Dubai-based telecom service provider du has announced that broadcast consultancy ChannelSculptor will serve as its channel aggregation partner for free-to-air channels on du’s IPTV network. ChannelSculptors initiative, titled mena.tv, claims to provide an efficient linkage between myriad TV channels and the growing number of IPTV networks in the region. Ahmed Mokhles Executive Vice President Consumer […]
Dubai-based telecom service provider du has announced that broadcast consultancy ChannelSculptor will serve as its channel aggregation partner for free-to-air channels on du’s IPTV network. ChannelSculptors initiative, titled mena.tv, claims to provide an efficient linkage between myriad TV channels and the growing number of IPTV networks in the region.
Ahmed Mokhles Executive Vice President Consumer Business at du commented: Our TV channel portfolio already exceeds 400, and we need to make the most of all our content opportunities. Working with ChannelSculptor will allow us to engage efficiently with the broadcasting community. We are making it easier, faster and hassle free for broadcasters to get on board.
Nick Grande, Managing Director of ChannelSculptor added: We aim to make it simple for IPTV networks to keep pace with the ever-growing number of MENA TV channels. The mena.tv initiative also provides a gateway for broadcasters to reach a wider audience in the region. We are delighted to provide the service to du, the regions first IPTV network.
Broadcasters will be able to sign up for the service free-of-charge with ChannelSculptor at CABSAT 2014 – Content Delivery Hub in Hall 7.
