Media Links EMEA, a company that develops broadcast network infrastructure technologies to transport content over IP contribution and primary distribution networks, has appointed John Smith as head of its EMEA operations.

Smith’s responsibility will be to manage the expansion of the organisation throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa, said a statement..
 
He is a technology sales, marketing, business development, industry professional, and bring more than 25 years of experience working with technology companies including Sony, Logica, Saudi Telecoms, OKI Systems, Feltech and IVC Media.

“Media Global Links Co. (MGL), was founded in 1993 by Eiichi Hayashi, president and chief executive officer at Kawasaki, Japan and has accumulated expertise in broadcast and telecommunications by providing innovative design, superior technology and OEM services is driving change in the real-time video contribution space,” said Smith.

“Due to unprecedented demand for our services Media Links is now expanding into new geographical markets.  With our new Media Links EMEA UK base, we are now well positioned to continue to set new standards in developing advanced video technology and cement our leadership in Ethernet and SONET based solutions for contribution video for our clients across the region,” he said.
 
A part of the expansion plans involved the roll-out of a partner programme, which is to be launched at IBC 2015, which will take place from September 11 to 15 at RAI Amsterdam.

“We are aiming to work with like-minded industry leading organisations to develop solutions for broadcasters and network providers to enable them to convert and move the complete suite of broadcast signals - whether video, audio or data - onto their multi-service IP/Ethernet networks,” Smith added. - TradeArabia News Service