BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- As industry
demands for higher quality, flexible and cost-effective full-time
linear channel distribution of television programming continue to
grow, Level 3 Communications (NYSE: LVLT) introduced Vyvx Linear
Channel Distribution (LCD). The service takes high-quality
television channels from programmers like FOX and replicates them
for delivery to multichannel video program distributors (MVPDs)
such as cable and satellite companies, and over-the-top (OTT) video
providers.
Learn more about Vyvx Linear Channel Distribution:
http://lvlt.co/vyvxbr.
The traditional market for full-time television distribution
services has been dominated by satellite services, resulting in
significant compression, latency, expense and operational overhead.
Level 3's Vyvx Linear Channel Distribution Service sets itself
apart from legacy providers in some key areas:
- The Vyvx Linear Channel Distribution service is fiber-based,
enabling content providers to scale distribution of their channels
to MVPDs and OTT companies worldwide.
- Through the use of high capacity, secure, redundant feeds over
fiber, the service delivers a robust service
experience and enables exceptionally high video quality.
- Providers have increased visibility into all services across
their distribution system, and can make changes as needed.
Key Facts:
- Vyvx Linear Channel Distribution is a scalable, fiber-based
solution enabling growth management while minimizing infrastructure
investment and operational complexity.
- Linear Channel Distribution leverages Vyvx's foundation in
software-defined networking (SDN) to provide broadcasters added
visibility into where their content is going, as well as complete
real-time control over which pay-TV and OTT platforms are
authorized to receive which content sources.
- The service eliminates the hassle of setting up new
point-to-point or satellite distributions.
- MVPDs and OTT providers can simplify operations and reduce
operating expenses through fiber-based delivery.
- Providers can receive content from multiple U.S. and
international programmers and broadcaster sources over a common
Vyvx infrastructure with Vyvx Linear Channel Distribution*.
How FOX Uses Vyvx Linear Channel Distribution:
- FOX has seen significant demand for its programming from
non-traditional digital and OTT platforms, which prefer fiber
delivery for high-quality content.
- FOX has more than 40 unique television programming
sources that it is sending over the Vyvx LCD platform to
television platforms, including to its FOX Sports GO
application.
Access the Vyvx Linear Channel Distribution Infographic here to
see how the solution works:
http://news.level3.com/image/Vyvx+Linear+Channel+Distribution+High+Level+Workflow.jpg.
Key Quote:
Anthony
Christie, Chief Marketing Officer, Level 3
"Given the number of ways people consume broadcast video content
today, programmers and MVPDs alike are seeking ways to deliver
content in an efficient, secure and reliable way. Vyvx Linear
Channel Distribution simplifies the process of acquiring and
delivering channels by using one high-quality feed from programmers
like FOX, replicating those feeds, then delivering them to however
many platforms that offer the channel. We're excited to bring new
and innovative video services to the broadcast market, helping
major global broadcasters like FOX streamline their video
delivery."
Key Resources:
- About Vyvx Linear Channel Distribution
- About Level 3's Media and Entertainment
Services
*Subject to content rights agreement between rights holder
and pay TV/digital TV service provider.
About Level 3 Communications
Level 3 Communications,
Inc. (NYSE: LVLT) is a Fortune 500 company that provides local,
national and global communications services to enterprise,
government and carrier customers. Level 3's comprehensive portfolio
of secure, managed solutions includes fiber and infrastructure
solutions; IP-based voice and data communications; wide-area
Ethernet services; video and content distribution; data center and
cloud-based solutions. Level 3 serves customers in more than 500
markets in over 60 countries across a global services platform
anchored by owned fiber networks on three continents and connected
by extensive undersea facilities. Level 3 services are provided by
subsidiaries of Level 3 Communications, Inc. For more
information, visit www.level3.com or get to know us on Twitter,
Facebook and LinkedIn.
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Level 3 Communications, Level (3) and the Level 3 Logo are either
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Communications, LLC and/or one of its Affiliates in the United States and elsewhere. Any other
service names, product names, company names or logos included
herein are the trademarks or service marks of their respective
owners. Level 3 services are provided by subsidiaries of Level 3
Communications, Inc.
Forward-Looking Statement
Some statements
made in this press release are forward-looking in nature and are
based on management's current expectations or beliefs. These
forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of performance and
are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of
which are outside Level 3's control, which could cause actual
events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the
statements. Important factors that could prevent Level 3 from
achieving its stated goals include, but are not limited to, the
company's ability to: increase revenue from its services to realize
its targets for financial and operating performance; develop and
maintain effective business support systems; manage system and
network failures or disruptions; avert the breach of its network
and computer system security measures; develop new services that
meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; manage the
future expansion or adaptation of its network to remain
competitive; defend intellectual property and proprietary rights;
manage risks associated with continued uncertainty in the global
economy; manage continued or accelerated decreases in market
pricing for communications services; obtain capacity for its
network from other providers and interconnect its network with
other networks on favorable terms; successfully integrate future
acquisitions; effectively manage political, legal, regulatory,
foreign currency and other risks it is exposed to due to its
substantial international operations; mitigate its exposure to
contingent liabilities; and meet all of the terms and conditions of
its debt obligations. Additional information concerning these and
other important factors can be found within Level 3's filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements in this press
release should be evaluated in light of these important factors.
Level 3 is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any such
obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events, or
otherwise.
Contact Information
Media:
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Investors:
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Francie
Dudrey
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Mark
Stoutenberg
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+1
720-888-5434
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+1
720-888-2518
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francie.dudrey@level3.com
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mark.stoutenberg@level3.com
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