A+E Networks EMEA has partnered with Amagi to distribute three FAST channels to leading platforms in the UK. The channel owner has previously deployed Amagi’s cloud solutions to support broadcast-grade playout and channel delivery in Europe. Now it is extending the collaboration to ensure a smooth and successful expansion into FAST. A+E Networks EMEA’s existing brands include The HISTORY Channel, Crime + Investigation, BLAZE and COSMO.
“Partnering with a market leader like Amagi meant we could rapidly and confidently navigate new workflows and technology to efficiently deliver high-impact brands to the most sought-after FAST platforms,” says Matthew Westrup, SVP of Operations, A+E Networks EMEA. “Incorporating this into our existing linear ecosystem with Amagi was a real bonus.”
Srinivasan KA, Co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Amagi, comments: “We take great pride in being A+E Networks EMEA’s technology partner. By enabling their expansion into FAST, we will not only open a new viewership and revenue stream for them but also enrich the FAST ecosystem with superior content from one of the world’s leading broadcasters.”
A+E Networks EMEA is a global broadcaster reaching audiences in over 100 countries, including the UK, Nordics, Central Europe and Eastern Europe. Amagi delivers linear channels in over 40 countries worldwide, with most clients from the American market. Amagi’s customer list includes ABS-CBN, AccuWeather, Cinedigm, Cox Media Group, Crackle Plus, Fremantle, NBCUniversal and The Roku Channel.