In a groundbreaking move, SES has partnered with ATP Media to revolutionize the delivery and management of video content for ATP Tour events on a global scale. This collaboration harnesses the power of Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) and the innovative SES SCORE platform, which is bolstered by SES’s hybrid IP, fibre, and satellite distribution network.
The SES SCORE platform is engineered to manage over 200,000 hours of live content each year, covering 3,200 tennis matches from ATP Masters 1000, ATP 500, and ATP 250 tournaments. This centralized system enables ATP Media to efficiently oversee and distribute its content, providing more than 70 broadcast partners with a diverse selection of video feeds, audio, metadata, and other content through a simplified booking process.
Tom Copeland, Director of Technology at ATP Media, underscored the critical role of offering broadcast partners unrestricted access to up to 10 Court Feeds produced at ATP Masters 1000 tournaments. He pointed out the secure delivery method of the World Feed as ATP Media shifts away from traditional satellite, made possible through the collaboration with SES. This partnership has led to a unified content orchestration and a fully redundant hybrid distribution system, allowing partners to automatically book and receive SRT streams via the SES SCORE Portal, thereby enhancing regionalized coverage.
Michele Gosetti, Head of Sales, Sports & Events at SES, highlighted the importance of this agreement, not only because of ATP Media’s status as a leading sports media entity but also as a testament to SES’s unique content orchestration technology and hybrid distribution capabilities. The SES SCORE platform empowers ATP Media to offer broadcasters a single source for various feeds and content, enabling the customization of broadcasts to meet the preferences of tennis fans in specific markets.
About SES
SES is dedicated to delivering outstanding experiences worldwide by distributing high-quality video content and providing seamless data connectivity services. With a fleet of geosynchronous orbit and medium earth orbit satellites, SES offers global coverage and high-performance services. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg and is listed on the Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges.
About the ATP
The ATP’s mission is to elevate tennis as a sport. As the governing body of the ATP Tour and Challenger Tour, it engages a global fan base, showcases top players, and inspires future generations. The ATP Tour features prestigious tournaments such as the ATP Masters 1000, 500, and 250 events, culminating in the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, Italy.
About ATP Media
ATP Media, the broadcast division of the ATP Tour, was founded in 2001 to centralize media rights across the ATP Tour. It provides host broadcast production for major events like the Nitto ATP Finals and ATP Masters 1000s. ATP Media offers comprehensive broadcast production services, including rights sales and global distribution, to broadcasters worldwide.