Quantel picks up GBP5 m ITN contract

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Quantel has secured a contract valued at over 5 million sterling pounds to jointly provide an electronic news production system using a server with OmniBus Systems to ITN. Quantel allowed its Inspiration news and sports production system to be used as the model for the new system. ITN director of technology Ted Taylor credited Quantel for having provided the flexibility of server technology featuring an easy-to-learn intuitive interface and an advanced browse function. ITN had to do research for the past three years prior to selecting Inspiration.

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Has secured a contract valued at over 5 million sterling pounds to jointly provide an electronic news production system to ITN

Systems Management (Contract), Computer Facilities Management Services, Information technology services, Computer systems, Quantel Ltd., OmniBus Systems

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Savage Planet wins peaktime slot on ITV

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ITV controller of documentaries, features and arts, Grant Mansfield, has commissioned for the latest Savage series, the Savage Planet, from Granada Television. Savage Planet, which will take the form of an 8 x 30-minute show, will be aired on a peaktime slot during week nights starting late 1999. The other Savage series, entitled Savage Seas, will be aired on a night slot starting early 1999. The commissioning of the Savage series reflects the company's commitment to popular science programming.

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Is commissioned by ITV to produce the latest Savage series, the Savage Planet

Use of services, Television Broadcasting, Motion Picture and Video Production, Television Production, Television broadcasting industry, Granada Television International Ltd., ITV PLC

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