Comcast Technology Solutions Selected by Charter and Cox For Back-End Management and Distribution of Out of Market Sports

Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS) announces it was selected by both Charter Communications, Inc. and Cox, in separate deals, to help create, manage and distribute linear channels for out of market games from premium sports leagues, including MLB, NHL, and NBA. Specifically, Cox and Charter now rely upon Comcast MediaOrigination, part of the Comcast Media360 product portfolio, for back-end video management, delivery, and viewing rights enforcement to give fans the ability to watch their favorite teams outside of the local geographic areas of the teams involved.

“Spectrum customers expect us to provide the best possible collection of premium sports content, including out of market games for their favorite teams,” says Tom Montemagno, Executive Vice President of Programming Acquisition at Charter. “After securing our own content rights agreements with the leagues, it was imperative to have the right back-end system in place to manage and deliver these sports experiences efficiently at scale, which is why we turned to Comcast Technology Solutions.”

“Sports are a cornerstone of the entertainment experience for our customers and a key part of the value we deliver to their screens every day,” says Mark Gathen, Senior Vice President of Content Acquisition at Cox Communications. “Comcast Technology Solutions removes the technical complexity required to deliver out of market sports, allowing us to focus on offering exceptional sports entertainment subscriptions and viewing choices.”

“Charter and Cox are both committed to providing viewers with the best entertainment and action from all of the top sports leagues, and we are honored to help make that possible,” says Bart Spriester, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Streaming, Broadcast, & Advertising for Comcast Technology Solutions. “Enabling our customers to deliver premium live sports programming, through our world-class CTS SportsHub facility and Comcast Media360, are key differentiators for CTS. These solutions allow operators, broadcasters, and content owners to streamline their video operations, improve efficiency, and position their businesses for long-term success in an increasingly dynamic sports media landscape.”