RR Media/SES Platform Services rebrand as MX1

Michelle Clancy
| 12 July 2016

MX1 is the name of the newly merged global media services company created by satellite operator SES's acquisition of RR Media and the latter's merger with SES Platform Services.

mx1MX1 leverages the capabilities and infrastructure of both companies to offer a full suite of digital video and media services, including content management and distribution services for premium content, utilising the combined global networks of the merged companies, as well as their cloud technologies.

MX1 offers full continuity and enhanced services to all of SES PS's and RR Media's existing customers and partners. Together, MX1 distributes more than 1,000 TV channels, manages the playout of 440 channels and delivers syndicated content to more than 120 subscription VOD platforms. The new company has 16 offices worldwide and operates six global state-of-the-art media centres, enabling customers to reach billions of people around the world.

“This is an exciting day for us as we introduce a new company to the industry and our new brand name and logo,” said Avi Cohen, former CEO of RR Media and newly-named CEO of MX1.

“MX1 enables new richer viewers' experiences, the widest audience reach, and new business models for broadcasters, rights holders, sports organisations and distributors. We deliver these experiences like no one else, with unrivalled expertise, an unmatched range of capabilities, proven flexibility and an enhanced global presence.”

He added: “This merger allows us to scale-up on a global basis and become the world's leading media services provider, delivering next-generation digital video and media solutions to our worldwide customers. Closer to them, wherever they are, we enable them to optimize their media and deliver it to global audiences like never before."