Microspace Communications and Genesis Networks Collaborate to Offer Satellite and Fiber Video Content Distribution Solutions

RALEIGH, NC –, Microspace Communications Corporation (Microspace)one of the industry’s top satellite broadcasters has joined forces with Genesis Networks to provide a fiber gateway for high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) inbound and outbound traffic through their Raleigh, North Carolina Teleport. 

“Genesis Networks is a perfect partner for Microspace and our client base due to their vast worldwide network and flexible product offerings”, noted Bonnie Southard , Manager, Satellite Video Services at Microspace.   “With the Genesis fiber backbone complimenting our satellite delivery technology, we can provide an end-to-end solution for our clients who, in many cases, require both satellite and fiber  to meet their communications and programming needs.

“Genesis is excited to have Microspace added onto its list of resources,” said Michael Riccio, Genesis Networks Sales Manager.  “Microspace has a multitude of offerings such as Teleport services, US Ku satellite distribution, and interconnectivity with ACC venues which are now available to Genesis customers as well.  By establishing Microspace as a POP on the Genesis fiber network, customers can tap into the worldwide reach of Genesis to bring their content to and from Microspace.”

Microspace and Genesis completed the infrastructure work at the teleport in March and are currently providing the new services.  

About Microspace

Microspace Communications Corporation (Microspace), a subsidiary of Capitol Broadcasting Company, is the leader in satellite services for digital signage, business communications and digital cinema. The company operates the largest global business satellite broadcasting network with nearly 340,000 remote links worldwide. 

Microspace’s VELOCITY content delivery platform is available as either a dedicated solution or as an on-demand service, enabling customers to easily and affordably expand bandwidth as their delivery needs change. Microspace is headquartered in the U.S. and has a presence in Europe and Latin America. For more information, visit www.microspace.com.

Microspace can be reached at (919) 850 4500 or at uplink@microspace.com

About Capitol Broadcasting

Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. is a diversified communications company which owns and/or operates WRAL-TV, WRAL Digital, WRAL-FM, WRAL-HD2, 99.9 The Fan, Microspace, the North Carolina News Network, CBC New Media Group and Wolfpack Sports Marketing in Raleigh, NC, WJZY-TV and WMYT-TV in Charlotte, NC; WILM-TV in Wilmington, NC; WRAZ-TV and The Durham Bulls in Durham, NC; and real estate interests including the American Tobacco Project and Diamond View office building in Durham, NC.

About Genesis Networks

Genesis Networks provides broadcasters, cable networks, production companies, and corporations with high-quality customized global video transmission services that are reliable, flexible, and affordable. The Genesis Networks platform is a next-generation, IP-based fiber and satellite video network with cutting-edge switching and compression technologies. With access to more than 200 locations worldwide and growing, many organizations can now take advantage of Genesis Networks services. The company’s network operations center in New York City maintains the health and standards of the global network while the Genesis Networks proprietary software system, IRIS, gives clients remote, real-time network monitoring, scheduling, and control capabilities. For additional information on Genesis Networks and its innovative products, please visit www.gen-networks.com.