ISOL for Broadcast s.a.l. Selects ATEME Encoder for News Coverage in Lebanon

Dec.11, 2013

ATEME, announced that ISOL, the leading provider of satellite services in Lebanon, has selected the Kyrion CM5000 for its DSNG (Digital Satellite News Gathering) operations.

Houssam Mansour, head of broadcast operations, ISOL, said: "At ISOL, we often operate under extreme pressure, whether in Lebanon, or when covering news in other Middle East countries. We found the ATEME encoders and decoders to be very well designed for our day-to-day race against time, effectively saving us precious minutes when we need them. Picture quality was also important in our selection process, as we strive to delight our customers in every aspect of our service."

Alexandre Rouly, Middle East sales manager, ATEME, said: "We are very proud to see the growing adoption of our contribution solutions in the Middle East, a region that draws massive coverage from around the world and is the ultimate test bench for our news encoder. ISOL is a great customer and its experience of SNG is invaluable for us as we continue to take the lead in what has become a very competitive marketplace."