Vizrt Signs Substantial MAM Deal for Software Upgrades at SuperSport
Bergen, Norway, March 19, 2012. Vizrt Ltd. (Oslo Main List: VIZ)
Vizrt Ltd., a leading provider of content production tools for the digital media industry, announced today that the Company has signed a deal worth in excess of USD 1 million for the upgrade of SuperSport's MAM system. The deal was conducted through Vizrt reseller Concilium Technologies Ltd.
The project consists of a full upgrade of Supersport's current Viz Ardome system, with additional tools for the integration of Vizrt's Media Asset Management (MAM) system into sports production. Furthermore, Vizrt will deliver tools that allow for the Viz Ardome system to handle the future expansion of SuperSport, as well as improved archive functionality.
Petter Ole Jakobsen, CTO of Vizrt, said, "We are very pleased that SuperSport has chosen to continue its partnership with Vizrt. The upgrade of their enterprise MAM system, Viz Ardome, will allow for scalable and flexible future growth, while providing the best tools for the management of their media assets today."
About SuperSport:
SuperSport was established in 1987 and is a wholly owned company of the Naspers Group listed on the JSE. SuperSport produces, acquires and packages television sports media for broadcast on the MultiChoice Africa satellite platform. Its broadcast facilities are located at 239 Oak Avenue, Randburg, South Africa. More information can be found on www.supersport.com/ and www.naspers.co.za/
About Concilium Technologies:
Concilium Technologies (Pty) Ltd. is a wholly owned and empowered South African Company. The company is an established and trusted solution provider specialising in Test & Measurement, Broadcasting and Telecommunications. Concilium provides a complete product experience through the winning combination of an extensive range of solutions from leading suppliers and an ability to deliver effective local value added services around them, with the belief that it's the people that deliver the difference. Concilium services the sub Saharan African region from its offices in Centurion, South Africa and is a certified ISO 9001:2008 facility. For further information, please visit our website at www.concilium.co.za/broadcast, email us at info@concilium.co.za or call +27 12 678 9200.
About Vizrt:
Vizrt provides real-time 3D graphics and asset management tools for the broadcast industry - from award-winning animations & maps to online publishing tools. Vizrt's products are used by the world's leading broadcasters and publishing houses, including: CNN, CBS, Fox, the BBC, BSkyB, ITN, ZDF, Star TV, Network 18, TV Today, CCTV, NHK, The Globe and Mail, Times Online, The Telegraph, and Welt Online. Furthermore, many world-class production houses and corporate institutions such as the Stock Exchanges in New York and London use Vizrt systems.
Vizrt is a public company traded on the Oslo Main List: VIZ, ISIN: IL0010838154. For further information please refer to www.vizrt.com
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