• MediaKind’s Aquila Broadcast solution to drive Slovak Telekom’s transition to a state-of-the-art, cloud-ready TV headend, enhancing video quality and operational efficiency
• Multi-year agreement strengthens the long-standing relationship between Slovak Telekom and MediaKind, with a focus on seamless migration and future-proofing content delivery
• Deployment will be carried out on-premises with an option to extend into hybrid cloud environments, supported by MediaKind’s advanced AI-driven compression technology

FRISCO, TEXAS – 25, September 2024 – MediaKind, the global change leader in media technology services and solutions, today announces a strategic agreement with Slovak Telekom, a Deutsche Telekom Group company, to transform its TV distribution headend through the deployment of MediaKind’s next Aquila Broadcast solution. This transition marks a significant step in Slovak Telekom’s ongoing evolution towards a future-ready, cloud-capable broadcast infrastructure.

The next-generation Aquila Broadcast compression, monitoring, and control solution will be deployed on-premises, utilizing Slovak Telekom’s local cloud-ready infrastructure. The deployment includes the option to extend into hybrid cloud environments and incorporates advanced redundancy schemes, ensuring robust, continuous service delivery. It will enable Slovak Telekom to maintain exceptional video quality across all distribution platforms while benefiting from the flexibility and scalability offered by cloud technologies.

“Aquila Broadcast represents the next chapter in our longstanding partnership with MediaKind, ensuring that our viewers receive the highest quality content, delivered with the efficiency and reliability they expect,” said Juraj Matejka, Technology Tribe Lead TV & Entertainment T-Mobile Czech Republic and Slovak Telekom. “This migration not only preserves the investments we’ve made in our current headend but also positions us to meet the growing demands of our customers by embracing cloud-native solutions that are both scalable and adaptable.”

MediaKind’s AI Compression Technology (ACT) is key to the deployment. It optimizes video quality in real-time by analyzing content and adjusting codecs to deliver the best possible viewing experience. This technology enables Slovak Telekom to achieve superior video quality while minimizing bandwidth usage, which is crucial for handling multiple codecs and resolutions – including MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC, and HEVC.

“Our partnership with Slovak Telekom is a prime example of how MediaKind’s solutions can provide a smooth transition from legacy systems to modern, cloud-ready architectures, said Boris Felts, Chief Product Officer, MediaKind. “Our leadership in the media technology space means we are well equipped to provide telecom operators and multi-video programming distributors with the tools they need to transform their services without significant upfront investments or service disruptions. Aquila Broadcast enhances operational efficiency and offers a clear path for future upgrades, enabling Slovak Telekom to tailor the viewing experience to meet the demands of tomorrow’s viewers.”

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