MX1 joins DPP network
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| 06 November 2018

The services division of satellite operator SES has joined the Digital Production Partnership (DPP) business change network.

Founded by shareholders ITV, the BBC and Channel 4, the DPP is a membership-based, not-for-profit company designed to represent the media supply chain encompassing production companies, manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, post production facilities, consultancies, broadcasters, distributors and not-for-profit organisations.

As a member of the DPP, MX1 says that it now has a unique opportunity to influence industry specifications and shape major industry change. Specifically, it notes that as media companies adopt the DPP-developed Interoperable Master Format (IMF) as their new master delivery format, MX1 will be able to use DPP's Test Lab & Compliance programmes to run technology proofs of concept with its customers.

Moreover, the services firm believes that being a DPP member will enable it to continue its legacy of complying with the highest content-security standards in the industry. MX1 currently holds pre-theatrical security approval from three major Hollywood studios. MX1 sees the DPP's Committed to Security Programme and the Committed to Security as aligning ‘perfectly’ with its commitment to achieving security best practices.

“Innovation is at the heart of our business, and being part of the DPP community will help us stay ahead of the changes in technology and viewing habits in the media landscape,” said Erich Glaeser, chief commercial officer at MX1. “We look forward to connecting with other industry experts to find new ways to streamline operations and maintain our competitive edge.”