MGt plc - Leading provider of outsourced services and technology solutions

MGt, the UK’s leading support services provider to the digital TV and broadcast industry, today announced the launch of a front-end Broadband TV/Video-on-Demand (VoD) service for an integrated IPTV platform.

This service will allow broadcasters to deliver premium content anytime and anywhere, whether it is through the TV or PC.

MGt’s front-end Broadband TV service allows the broadcaster to maximise brand and content value across this new media platform easily and quickly. The Broadband TV solution provides a complete end-to-end service from live streaming, content management and security through to payment services, customer management and reporting.

It can support an unlimited amount of archived media content, live Web casts as well as traditional broadcasts and VoD. It is a highly reliable, fully scaleable dedicated platform supporting unlimited concurrent streams with maximum uptime.

MGt provides a comprehensive range of sophisticated and innovative user content services, such as subscription content on demand, a la carte pay-per-view, video-on-demand, premium subscriptions and on-demand buys. These services enable the broadcaster to optimise the viewer experience whilst at the same time maximise revenues.

Broadcast clients such as Sky, Freeview, NTL, Top Up TV, Discovery Networks, Sony Entertainment, Setanta Sports and Zee rely on MGt’s expertise to look after their subscription management and viewer relationships. The company manages the entire customer lifecycle on behalf of clients from acquisition and fulfilment to connection and payment.

MGt is partnering with specialist vendors to make the Broadband TV service possible and provide an end-to-end solution.
“It’s a highly dynamic and exciting time for the digital TV industry and the launch of this new Broadband TV service will provide real opportunities for broadcasters and content providers,” states Jamie Mackinlay, director of sales and marketing at MGt. “Not only will broadcasters and content providers be able to maximise their revenues and brand value, it will also enable them to enhance the viewer experience, thus providing unparalleled customer service.”