Euro1080 chooses OASYS solution for new sports channel

Euro1080 required a system that was compact, standalone and ready to use immediately. Diginet recommended the OASYS solution, an all-in-one system that can be set up and commissioned within days and configured with bespoke functions within minutes. Since the OASYS solution is based on standard PCs, it requires minimal training and maintenance, and takes up very little room.

“We wanted an end-to-end system which would be available immediately, and OASYS was able to offer all the functionality we required with a very fast turnaround,” said Ferry Verheul, Chief Technical Officer, Euro1080. “The simplicity of the system meant that installation was very smooth, plus it is easy to manage and operate and we are able to adapt it as our requirements change.”

The installation is an end-to-end OASYS solution, including file creation, file management, playout and a time delayed playout, based on 6 PCs. Diginet installed the system in Euro1080’s Belgian facility, which links to scheduling and information feeds from Egypt, and the local team can create schedules in Egypt for the Belgian playout of those schedules. Diginet also integrated the Euro1080’s existing storage system with the OASYS solution.

“The OASYS solution is simple and reliable, enabling Euro1080 to set up and operate WDS TV quickly and with minimum fuss,” said Bruno van Hileghem, Project Manager, Diginet. “We have worked with Euro1080 for several years, and are delighted that this latest project is a further success for them.”

WDS TV offers a wide variety of sports programming, including the Jupiler League (first division Belgian soccer), rugby and general sports news. The channel went live on 30 July 2009.