“Our industry-leading Internet-based screening process is the future of the business. It integrates broadband transmissions and network solutions to deliver a simultaneous, worldwide judging system for the International Emmy competition,” says Bruce Paisner, president of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. “Previously, the International Emmy judging process was costly and time-consuming. Now Savvis’ global media services have converged the digitization and distribution of the nominated shows by allowing us to benefit from Savvis’ managed services and global IP network.”
r
r
Savvis said viewing the nominations over its IP network allows the Emmys to save on the time and expense of delivering tapes in multiple formats to judges around the world.
r
r
“Savvis’ exclusive broadband relationship and continued participation with the prestigious International Emmy Awards demonstrates our presence in the media industry and highlights an important element in our global media services offering. Our global media services simplify the control and management of content for media and entertainment companies worldwide,” says Darcy Lorincz, vice president and general manager of Global Rich Media Services at Savvis. “We can help companies manage every step of the content lifecycle process – from creation to distribution, from film and video, to images and audio in virtually any format or bit-rate.”
