MTV/MBC ties-up with SLT for a world class transmission solution

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Communication giant Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) is to provide a world class transmission solution to MTV Channel (Pvt) Ltd & MBC Networks (Pvt) Ltd giant of TV and Radio Broadcasting which is a part of the Capital Maharaja Organisation Limited. The solution will feature broadcast quality digital audio and video transmission via SLT’s state-of-the-art optical fibre infrastructure which will interconnect MTV/MBC studios, transmission stations and head office.
Commenting on the agreement signed with SLT, Mr. Mano Wickramanayake, Group Director of MTV/MBC said; “I am greatly appreciative of the fact that a Sri Lankan service provider is able to give us the advantage of a world class communication solution. Today’s media is driven by technology and hence we are committed to use all of the platforms that are available to improve our services to our clients. We can now link new head office and our new studios in Braybrooke Place to our studio in Depanama and to our main transmission tower in Union Place and our central transmission tower at Mount Oliphent . This solution provided by SLT will serve all seven of our media outlets. With this solution, I am very confident that our reliability factor will be improved.”

According to SLT, the fiber technology and data transmission system provided to MTV/MBC stations is the most advanced transmission technology currently available in the world. As there is no conversion of digital video signals to analog signals for transmission, ensuring optimum quality of the transmitted signal throughout. Resulting in an extremely good picture quality right through out their transmission.

“We are very pleased to be able to provide a world class communication solution to the Capital Maharaja Organisation one of the important corporate customers of SLT to strengthen their businesses. The internet and broadband services have changed the way communications flow. It gives everyone the opportunity to receive necessary information as well as communicate in a faster and effective manner. What we are providing is quite different from a traditional communication solution, because information is shared quickly. SLT is eager to take the initiative to be the pioneer in developing this new information society in Sri Lanka. We consider the Capital Maharaja Organisation as a very important client, in terms of driving forward our broadband service,” Mr. Shoji Takahashi, CEO of SLT said at the signing of the agreement.

In addition to this communication infrastructure, the Capital Maharaja Organisation have enjoyed a host of SLT’s communication solutions over a long period of time. Communication services including; voice telephony services, Broadband internet through ADSL technology, dedicated internet leased lines and IP Virtual Private Networks help seamlessly connect the group companies S-LON, Harrisons, Kevilton, PE+, M-Entertainment and Aquarius.

SLT has been always in the forefront of introducing innovative state-of -the-art technologies to Sri Lanka to Bridge the Digital divide between Sri Lanka and the rest of the world. SLT’s solution is flexible and scalable to suit the future expansion needs of the Capital Maharaja group. The quality of service offered along with high service levels and bespoke solutions tailored to customer specific requirements, are among the reasons Capital Maharaja has chosen SLT as their telecommunications partner


SOURCE- Daily News.