TeliaSonera International Carrier taps Net Insight for media contribution network

NOVEMBER 23, 2010 -- Swedish systems house Net Insight says it has signed a deal to provide TeliaSonera International Carrier with its Nimbra platform as part of TeliaSonera’s expansion of its media contribution network in Sweden. The network will transport media traffic from sports and event arenas in Sweden.

The order value exceeds 15 million SEK.

TeliaSonera International Carrier, provides its Media Connect for Occasional Use service and permanent connections to its global fiber network. The service is targeted to broadcasters, production companies, and events and is designed to meet the quality demands for live sport broadcasts.

TeliaSonera International Carrier is now expanding its Nimbra-based national media contribution network with 10-Gbps capacity links to transport HD video from Swedish sports and event arenas.

"Quality of service is the most important factor for us to ensure a perfect experience," said Regina Donato-Lundgren, director of production, TeliaSonera International Carrier. "We have therefore chosen Net Insight and their highly reliable technology. Our customers will run their media traffic in a dedicated high quality media network."

"TeliaSonera International Carrier provides continued confidence in Net Insight and we look forward to expanding their national network," said Fredrik Trägårdh, CEO of Net Insight. "Building large sports media networks is a steadily growing business opportunity for us."

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