SSY.L Regulatory News (SSY)

15 May 2009 07:00



SciSys Media Division to provide Audio Editing & Playout Solutions as the sole supplier

SciSys plc (stock code: SSY), the specialist supplier of bespoke software systems, IT based solutions and support services to the public, utilities, media, broadcast, space, defence, and transport sectors is pleased to announce that MBS, its media and broadcast division, has been awarded a framework contract with the British Broadcasting Corporation to provide Audio Editing and Playout (AE&P) solutions on a pan-organisational basis. It is anticipated that the value of the framework contract from 2009 to 2013 will be in the range of £10 to 15m.

Over the course of these next four years, almost all of the customer's main Audio Editing and Playout systems will require a technology refresh. MBS has now been selected as the sole supplier to use its dira!® products to move to one single scalable, joined-up, pan-BBC solution that integrates with other systems to create a true multimedia production environment. It is intended that the Audio Editing and Playout systems will be installed across all customer's sites, both within the UK and around the rest of the world. 

This new contract further strengthens the relationship between the two organisations and builds on the work MBS has been undertaking for the BBC over several years in the domain of integrated radio production & playout technology.

Chairman Mike Love commented "We are delighted to be working on behalf of this premium customer on this strategically important programme. Delivering the AE&P programme will further strengthen MBS' position as a leading provider in the media broadcast business".

About SciSys:

SciSys is a leading global developer of ICT services, e-Business and advanced technology solutions. The company operates in a broad spectrum of market sectors including space, utilities, defence, government, communication, media and transport. Within these markets, SciSys has been involved in significant developments that have changed the way people do their jobs, through key technologies. SciSys clients are predominantly blue chip and public sector organisations and its customers include the Environment Agency, Arqiva, MOD, Astrium, the European Space Environment Agency, BBC, Deutsche Welle and the Metropolitan Police.

Additional information about SciSys available at: http://www.scisys.co.uk/

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