Setanta Delivers Sports To Global Audiences With Genesis Networks

Genesis Networks, a provider of next-generation global video transmission services, has announced that leading sports broadcasters Setanta Sports is utilising the Genesis international fiber network to deliver Setanta programming on a full-time basis to major global DTH and DBS hubs.
Genesis provides a fully managed, turnkey international network solution to deliver live Setanta programming on a 24/7/365 basis to leading subscription television providers in Canada, the United States and Australia.
Setanta Network Manager Terry Boylan said: "Using the Genesis Networks service allows us to deliver high-quality programme content cost effectively and securely to our worldwide viewers."
In addition to supporting a dedicated delivery solution for Setanta, Genesis provides Setanta with turnkey international solutions to support transmission of contribution content from Asia and Europe to Setanta Headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. This includes transmissions for a variety of sporting matches around the world such as cricket and rugby, as well as special event services for the transmission of major gold and tennis tournaments.
Setanta Sports is a leading international pay-television broadcaster and the number two broadcaster in the United Kingdom. It provides top sports leagues and events to over 100 million digital television homes worldwide and to over 5,000 bars and clubs in the digital television markets of North America, the United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Germany and Australia. The company established its reputation by broadcasting top live sports competitions and events on a pay and pay-per-view basis, including Barclays Premier League, European Football Championship, Rugby World Cup, the Champions League, Gaelic Games, the FA Cup, the UEFA Cup, international cricket, world title boxing, Six Nations rugby, the Scottish Premier League, UFC, and many more.
Jeremy Dujardin, Vice President of Engineering at Genesis Networks, said: "Setanta is a dynamic and adventurous organisation and we are very pleased to be playing a part in its growth. The Genesis Networks solution provides benefits and advantages that are increasingly important for fast-moving, expanding operators like Setanta."
Further information is available at: www.gen-networks.com.
(KMcA/JM)