MBS amplifies European influence through acquisition of SES's media services in the UK and Germany
MBS Group, a leading German communications provider and service integrator, has made a strategic move by acquiring part of SES's media services in Germany and the UK. This acquisition has resulted in the formation of a new independent company named full season GmbH, based in Unterföhring near Munich.
The acquisition allows MBS to expand beyond its core infrastructure and satellite services into the full media services value chain. This new venture, full season GmbH, will offer a broad portfolio of services, including content management, playout, IP distribution, video-on-demand (VoD) delivery, and over-the-top (OTT) distribution and solutions.
MBS's ambition is to position full season GmbH as a complete media services specialist, simplifying operations for broadcasters by improving content management and distribution while increasing content monetisation opportunities. The acquisition includes about 60 employees, strengthening MBS’s operational team and presence in the European media services market.
Christian Fleischhauer, managing director of MBS, expressed his ambitions, stating, "We aim to become the key player and a true service partner for playout, VoD, and content management in the European market over the coming years."
The acquisition is not just about expanding MBS's services but also about improving the overall reliability of its offerings. This move is a significant step towards MBS Group's goal of becoming a comprehensive media services specialist, meeting the evolving needs of its customers in the European market.
Qi Zhang-Holste, managing director of MBS, referred to the acquisition as an important milestone in the history of the MBS Group. "We are excited about the opportunities this acquisition presents, and we are committed to delivering seamless, scalable, and secure content solutions to broadcasters and brands, further establishing ourselves as a leading media services provider," said Zhang-Holste.
The acquisition by MBS Group is a testament to its commitment to providing the best possible services to its customers in the European market. MBS's customers are seeking complete services and support, and they expect the highest reliability. The acquisition enables MBS Group to deliver on these expectations.
In summary, MBS Group’s acquisition of part of SES’s media services in Germany and the UK is a strategic move to broaden its media services portfolio significantly, focusing on content management, playout, and digital distribution. This positions MBS for stronger growth and leadership in the European media services market with enhanced service reliability and expanded capabilities.
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The acquisition of SES's media services empowers MBS Group to venture into the full media services value chain, offering services such as content management, playout, IP distribution, VoD delivery, and OTT solutions. [finance, business, technology]
MBS's goal is to become a comprehensive media services specialist, enhancing content management and distribution, increasing monetization opportunities, and improving the overall reliability of their offerings. [finance, business, technology]
