Experienced Executive Hired to Lead Media and Broadcast Sector
Strengthens Team With Appointment of Barrie Woolston as Senior Vice President
London, April 27, 2019 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Speedcast International Limited (
ASX:SDA) (7SC:FRA) (SPPDF:OTCMKTS), the world's most trusted provider of remote communication and IT solutions, announced today that Barrie Woolston has been appointed Senior Vice President of the company's Media and Broadcast team. In his new role at Speedcast, Woolston will help Broadcasters and Media companies navigate the complexities of global content distribution and the emerging trend toward IP and cloud-based services using the company's scalable global infrastructure that consists of satellite, fiber and cellular networks.
"Barrie has a solid track record for driving business growth in the Media sector," said Erwan Emilian, Executive Vice President, Enterprise & Emerging Markets at Speedcast. "Over the last three decades, Barrie has worked with major broadcasters and platforms around the world. His understanding of the complex challenges our customers face, combined with the relationships he's solidified with broadcasters, will help to increase Speedcast's standing as the most extensive provider of global connectivity."
Woolston has 30 years of experience in the Technology, Media, and Telecom sectors, with a particular focus on managing customer relationships and driving new business. Before working at Speedcast, Woolston was the Chief Commercial Officer at AsiaSat and the Commercial Director at Arqiva. Throughout the years, he has gained a strong understanding of DTH, OTT, satellite, and digital media technologies.
"The Media industry is going through a dynamic period of change as disruptive business models and technologies impact broadcasters and content owners around the world. With its global scale in people and infrastructure married to our proven robust service culture, Speedcast is in a unique position to help the Media industry navigate the challenges of the future," said Woolston. "Speedcast has continually demonstrated a forward-thinking approach to sectors impacted by technology challenges by developing strong customer relationships and innovative technical solutions, and we will bring a much-needed new approach to an industry that touches everyone's lives on a daily basis."
Speedcast recently announced that it expanded the capabilities of Speedcast Media Network to support the growing industry requirement for multi-platform, point-to-point, and point-to-multipoint live and linear digital video delivery anywhere in the world. As content rights owners and pay-TV operators make more content available on every screen globally, and with nearly 90 percent of US and EMEA broadcasters expected to adopt IP and cloud technologies over the next few years according to IABM, Speedcast Media Network enables increased efficiency and agility for supporting "video everywhere" models for any size media organization.
About Speedcast International Ltd
Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA) is the world's most trusted communications and IT services provider, delivering critical communications solutions to the Maritime, Energy, Mining, Media, Telecom, Cruise, NGO, Government, and Enterprise sectors. With more satellite capacity than any other provider, Speedcast enables faster, seamless pole-to-pole coverage from a global hybrid satellite, fiber, cellular, microwave, MPLS, and IP transport network with direct access to public cloud platforms. The company also integrates differentiated technology offerings that provide smarter ways to communicate and distribute content, manage network and remote operations, protect and secure investments, and improve the crew and guest experience. With a passionate customer focus and a strong safety culture, Speedcast serves more than 3,200 customers in over 140 countries. Learn more at www.speedcast.com.
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