Pace Networks signs up first Approved Partner
Auriga to distribute Pace’s MultiDweller® platform in Italy
September 10 2009
As part of an ongoing programme to support the roll-out of its MultiDweller distribution platform Pace Networks, a specialised division within Pace plc the leading developer of digital TV technologies, has signed up its first Networks Approved Partner (NAP). Pace Networks has been created to build out Pace’s strengths in video distribution technology through a new range of products that help unlock inaccessible digital subscribers.
Auriga, an Italian based distributor of SMATV systems and TV consumer products, is the first company to join the NAP programme with the aim of enhancing the digital TV experience in apartment blocks and hotels in the region. Using MultiDweller’s capabilities, Auriga will aim to increase the channel line-up and provide full HD services to viewers in multi-dwelling buildings which were previously beyond the accessible foot print of service providers in Italy.
“At Auriga we have been provisioning digital TV services in Italy for many years but have encountered both technology and cost limitations when it comes to servicing entire building blocks with full HD, premium TV services,” said Riccardo Gianni, CEO, Auriga. “Pace’s MultiDweller platform solves many of these problems and provides access to digital entertainment services to new audiences we couldn’t have previously accessed. We are delighted to become Pace’s first Networks Approved Partner and are looking forward to rolling out MultiDweller to help a new wave of consumers gain access to innovative TV services.”
MultiDweller acts as a multiservice gateway that redistributes digital content over the localised network it creates through existing MATV co-axial infrastructure. It can provision triple-play IP services including premium payTV services, broadband and telephony. Auriga will be looking to distribute the MultiDweller platform through its network of digital TV installers to build out converged digital services to new viewers.
Peter Balchin, General Manager, Pace Networks said: “Pace’s MultiDweller platform creates an extremely cost effective solution for monetising hard-to-reach subscribers. The Italian market is ripe for MultiDweller with over 30% of apartment blocks and hotels in need of a solution that can deliver enhanced digital TV services over existing co-axial cabling. Pace’s MultiDweller not only addresses this need, but Auriga is in an excellent position to deliver the solution through its customers in Italy.”
Prospective partners are invited to contact Pace Networks about the NAP at: networks@pace.com.
About Pace plc
Pace plc (LSE:PIC) is a leading technology developer for the global payTV industry, working across satellite, cable, IPTV and terrestrial platforms. Pace has one of the world's most experienced specialist engineering teams, developing intelligent and innovative products and services for both payTV operators and retail markets across the world. Pace employs over 950 people in locations around the world, including France, the USA, India and Hong Kong. Pace's international headquarters are in Saltaire, West Yorkshire, UK. For more information on Pace, please visit www.pace.com.
About Pace Networks
Pace Networks, a specialised division of Pace plc, is opening up the market for advanced digital services by enabling payTV and other operators to reach inaccessible subscribers. The Pace Networks range of products is already opening up hard to reach markets for TV-led home entertainment with innovative products for the ‘last-mile’ of the delivery chain.
For more information on Pace Networks, please visit http://www.pace.com/networks
About Auriga
Auriga, a distribution Company located in Milan, is strongly specialized in Digital TV and is the reference point for all professional customers.
Auriga is in the Satellite Market since 1983, and has since then strengthened relationships with all Italian Broadcasters, industry and government bodies: sells Sky certified products to Sky Service and MHP STB in bundle with Mediaset Premium s.c.; is a member of ANIE, the association grouping together electronic market companies; cooperate with DGTVi, the body which promotes Digital Terrestrial Television – which members are: RAI, Mediaset, Telecom Italia Media, FRT, Dfree and Aeranti-Corallo (local TV consortium).
