SES Americom release
Turner Extends SNG Distribution Deal with SES AMERICOM
CNN Taps Satellite News Gathering Platform Aboard AMC-3 and AMC-5 Spacecraft
PRINCETON, N.J. -- February 6, 2006 - Extending a long-term relationship
with a true innovator in the world of television, SES AMERICOM, an SES
GLOBAL company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges: SESG),
today announced Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS) has signed a
multi-year agreement to continue providing satellite distribution
capacity for CNN news and special events programming.
The SES AMERICOM AMC-3 and AMC-5 spacecraft, along with their
predecessors, have distributed on-location and breaking news reports for
the news leader since 1994. In addition to SES AMERICOM's trusted
satellite news gathering (SNG) distribution services, CNN is tapping the
satellite operator's occasional booking services aboard SES AMERICOM's
"Always On" delivery platform. Quick and easy access to SES AMERICOM's
reliable occasional inventory enables TBS, Inc. and CNN to increase
satellite capacity for additional programming distribution on-the-fly,
whenever it's needed.
"Turner and CNN continue to inform and entertain growing audiences
across the U.S. and around the world with cutting-edge content delivered
around the clock," said Bryan McGuirk, president of media solutions for
SES AMERICOM. "The SES AMERICOM distribution platform stands ready to
deliver scheduled and unplanned programming anytime, anywhere. We are
truly honored to extend our relationship with the television industry
innovator, which is a milestone in our 30-year tradition of quality,
reliable programming distribution."
About AMC-3 and AMC-5 Satellites
Launched in 1997,AMC-3 is a Lockheed Martin A2100 hybrid C and Ku-band
satellite, which orbits above the earth at 87 degrees west longitude.
AMC-3's C-band transponders provide cable, radio, and educational
programming distribution, while its Ku-band capacity supports the
education, broadcast, business television and broadband Internet markets.
AMC-5, launched in 1998, is an Alcatel Spacebus 2000 all-Ku-band
spacecraft located at 79 degrees west longitude. AMC-5 serves the SNG,
occasional services, VSAT, business television, and broadband Internet
market segments. To insure transponder availability during peak demand
periods, a dedicated inventory of occasional capacity is available to
news customers.
About SES AMERICOM
The largest supplier of satellite services in the U.S., SES AMERICOM is
recognized as a pioneer of global satellite communications services.
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of its first satellite,
the company today operates a fleet of 18 spacecraft in orbital positions
predominantly providing service throughout the Americas. As a member of
theSES GLOBAL family, SES AMERICOM is able to provide end-to-end
telecommunications solutions to any region of the world via a fleet of
40 satellites. In addition, AMERICOM Government Services, a wholly owned
subsidiary, is dedicated to providing satellite-based communications
solutions to both civilian and defense agencies of the U.S. government.
With its combined operations, SES AMERICOM serves broadcasters, cable
programmers, aeronautical and maritime communications integrators,
Internet service providers, mobile communications networks, government
agencies, educational institutions, carriers and secure global data
networks with efficient communication and content distribution solutions.
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