DMC, the European media gateway, today announced that it has added Blaze Italy to its portfolio of A+E Networks channels.
The HD factual entertainment channel is powered by DMC’s fully virtualised playout platform.
Launched exclusively with Sky in Italy, Blaze broadcasts factual entertainment content produced by A+E Networks in HD quality, ranging from reality shows through to docu-series. To ensure a successful launch and ongoing broadcast, DMC is providing a wide range of media management, playout and distribution services, including subtitling in English and Italian, advanced dynamic graphics capabilities, Dolby Audio and simulcast distribution on DMC European fully managed fibre network. DMC also provides on-demand media to Sky in Italy through its self-service media portal.
“Having worked alongside DMC to launch our Crime+Investigation and History Italy channels, we have established a deep understanding and trusted relationship, founded on professionalism, care and quality of service,” says Sherin Salvetti, General Manager of A+E Networks Italy.
“Blaze is the third channel we have managed with DMC in Italy and it was enabled with perfect execution. DMC’s new fully virtualised platform has allowed us to increase our presence in the region, enabling us to deliver a wider range of dynamic, compelling, higher quality content to specific audiences.”
Blaze is one of the world’s first channels to be launched on DMC’s new virtualised playout platform. The channel is distributed using DMC’s fully managed European fibre network, which provides highly effective redundancy and disaster recovery management.
Raymond Lamphen, General Manager and Vice President at DMC, said: “The addition of BlazeItaly to our portfolio further extends our long-standing collaboration with A+E Networks, and shows how DMC is the passport to Europe for leading content owners and media companies. The launch showcases the innovation of our fully virtualised approach to media management, playout and distribution, and demonstrates our ability to improve speed to market and deliver scale, control and cost-efficiencies for customers like A+E Networks.”
