Basmedia realized first 4K Playout powered by PlayBox

On November 1, 2015 Basmedia announced the first industry installation of a 4K Playout service for the French IPTV operator FREE, using 4K Combo broadcast server from PlayBox Technology Europe. PlayBox and Basmedia – its Netherlands added-value services provider – have become a preferred combination model for many clients in the country and beyond. PlayBox Technology Europe offers stable and cutting edge technology for broadcast solutions in parallel with Basmedia´s quality and efficient added-value consultancy, pre-sales and management services suitable for the demanding needs of the European Union market.

The supplied by PlayBox Technology Europe PBT EU 4K Combo Server is a Multiformat 4K/HD/SD PlayOut &CG solution that offers:

• Seamless 4K PlayOut with CG branding, Multichannel Audio and Subtitling capabilities for the ultimate performance and viewer experience
• Compatible with a vast variety of compression types and powered by advanced time-based scheduling with automated conflict resolution

“For the past 10 years PlayBox has provided us with innovative and reliable software-based playout solutions that are easy to install and to work with”, said Bas Ardesch, Founder of Basmedia.

“We already have several TV channels based on PlayBox playout, because PlayBox consistently offers innovative and cost-effective solutions combined with an impeccable after-sales service by a local partner in the Netherlands – Basmedia.”, added Jurjen Bron, CEO and Founder of Festival 4K, and Basmedia client.

“I am pleased that we have been able to help Festival 4K and Basmedia to launch this 4K channel. It’s a great example of a synergy between impeccable services, cutting edge software technology and latest generation COTS hardware resulting in a great complete broadcast solution”, said Alex Stoyanov, Area Sales Manager at PlayBox Technology Europe.

About Basmedia: With over 13 years of experience in the audiovisual and broadcast market, Basmedia is the preferred provider of complete playout services and solutions to many TV broadcasters. More information is available at www.basmedia.nl
About PlayBox Technology Europe: PlayBox Technology Europe is a world renowned provider of software-based playout and CG solutions based on PlayBox software. More information is available at www.pbteu.com

PlayBox Technology Europe Press Contacts:
Alexander Stoyanov
E: marketing@pbteu.com