Boston, MA 06/19/2014 (wallstreetpr) – Ericsson (ADR) (NASDAQ:ERIC) has signed a six-year radio service contract extension with Netherlands Public Broadcasting, covering six public radio stations. NPO has also been given the option to extend the agreement if it finds it suitable. Ericsson starting 2015, will consequently coordinate and manage play, out for the six radio stations prioritizing quality, continuity and innovation per the terms of the agreement.
Ericson Responsibility under the Agreement
Ericsson is expected to resume responsibility for the operation and monitoring of the central play out facility and distribution in Hilversum. Some of the service that Ericsson will be required to provide include support and coordination for production personnel and maintenance of systems. Ericsson is thus expected to provide relevant expertise in project management, as well as supply chain management and system integration.
Netherlands Public Radio estimates that Ericsson (ADR) (NASDAQ:ERIC) will provide up to 50,000 hours of service hours year in year out. Head of Broadcast and Media at Ericsson could not fail to shower NPO with praise reiterating it is a respected public broadcaster with a long history. Ericsson has affirmed its commitment to work with NPO in ensuring listeners get swift access to the best of radio programs delivered at high standards.
Agreements Covers Six Radio Stations
Netherlands Public Radio on its part maintains that Ericsson is a trusted partner with broadcast and Media’s service business experience that should play a big role in ensuring the partnership works for the better good in the coming years. NPO expects Ericsson’s technical experience to play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of great quality content to customers.
Ericsson (ADR) (NASDAQ:ERIC) is now set to provide all the services needed to make it possible for broadcast and distribution of recorded and live content on NPO’s Radio 1, Radio2, 3FM Radio 4, Radio 5 and Radio 6 stations. The programs will be produced in 11 studios with the central play out facility being Hilversum that will be supported by Ericsson employees.
