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As part of its ongoing strategic growth-plan, Creative Technology (CT) UK, announces the formalization of its new dedicated Systems Integration team for the UK and European integration market.

itorium, an education technology start-up from the co-founders of the University of the Netherlands and Flanders, has launched Virtual Classrooms, a new interactive learning tool for organizations and educational institutions. With the help of the most innovative technologies, Virtual Classrooms give a new dimension to personal interaction in a digital learning environment. The Virtual Classrooms tool meets the increasing demand of companies and educators to find an effective way to plan and present their digital learning experiences.

Extreme E, the new electric off-road racing series, has enlisted a host of broadcast partners including NEP Group, a leading technical production partner for producers of live sports and entertainment, which will provide the technology, expertise and global network to deliver the most innovative and sustainable broadcast production.

NEP Group, the leading worldwide technical production partner supporting premier producers of live sports and entertainment, announced today that Andrew Jordan has been named the company’s Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective immediately.

NEP Group, the leading worldwide technical production partner supporting premier producers of live sports and entertainment, is proud to announce that several members of their team worldwide have won prestigious industry awards as 2020 comes to a close. Their CT Middle East team won Project of the Year at the AV Awards 2020 for their work on the Al Wasl Dome Inauguration; Sean Mehmet, Solutions Architect for NEP UK, won Young Talent of the Year, Broadcast at the 2020 Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards; and their Broadcast Sports International (BSI) team won an IABM BaM Awards® 2020 in the Connect category for their Mini Tx UHD.

NEP is thrilled to announce that their Broadcast Sports International (BSI) team has won an IABM BaM Awards® 2020 in the Connect category for their Mini Tx UHD.

NEP is proud to announce that Sean Mehmet, Solutions Architect for NEP UK, has won a Broadcast Tech Innovation Award for Young Talent of the Year, Broadcasting.

NEP's Broadcast Sports International (BSI) team is shortlisted for an IABM BaM Awards® 2020 for their development of the Mini Tx UHD - the world's smallest low-latency, UHD wireless transmitter.

NEP's Creative Technology (CT) team delivered the Global Cement and Concrete Association's 3rd Annual Conference virtually. This event was livestreamed to a global audience on October 6th and 7th.

NEP staffer Sean Mehmet is nominated for Best Young Talent and the NEP/DAZN team is nominated for Technical Innovation in a Sports Broadcast for the creation of DAZN's virtual production platform.

Four staffers at CT UK take on new roles.

As the outbreak of Covid-19 across the globe saw the entire UK go into lockdown late March 2020, the last six months has forced both a sudden hiatus and transformation of the live events industry.

The worldwide outsourced technical production partner for corporate live events and exhibition producers and an NEP Live Events Company, announced the opening of Creative Technology (CT) Korea which will provide extensive audio, lighting, LED, projection, media management and technical solutions to clients in the corporate live events, film & TV production and exhibition marketplace.

The mobile responsive website adds more content and a completely new design and user experience.

NEP Group, the world’s leading technical production partner for premier producers of live productions and events, has introduced two new mobile production units with the latest IP innovations for the fall’s return of live sports and entertainment. NEP Supershooter 9 and NEP Supershooter 4 launched with advanced, fully IP-based technology and the latest creature comforts amid health and safety measures required to operate safely in today’s production environment. The mobile units are the fourth and fifth IP production units in NEP’s U.S. lineup, building upon the company’s rollouts of SMPTE ST 2110 EN3, M15 and Supershooter 8 since 2018.

NEP Group announced today that Jeff Hughes has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer. Effective immediately, Hughes will be responsible for helping the company increase idea sharing across its businesses and expanding NEP’s capabilities as it embraces the future in a rapidly changing industry

Broadcast Sports International (BSI), a Broadcast Services Company of NEP Group, announced the release of the smallest UHD wireless video transmitter available on the market today, the Mini Tx UHD, which measures just 85mm long by 56 mm wide and 28mm deep.

NEP announced today that Brian Sullivan will join the company as Chief Executive Officer starting August 31. Sullivan brings more than 30 years of broadcast industry experience to NEP, having previously served in executive leadership roles at media giants FOX Networks Group, SKY Deutschland AG and Sky UK.

Australia’s ICVFX “Virtual Production” studios offer a remote solution for Film, TV and Gaming productions frozen by Coronavirus lockdowns.

Our team at Big Picture Australia & New Zealand has joined forces with production partners South West Solutions and IKONIX to offer the most technologically advanced and connected virtual event space in Australia to deliver broadcast-quality online event, corporate theatre, and live performance experiences.

NEP UK and NEP Connect announce the launch of a new, integrated remote production centre in Manchester’s MediaCityUK complex. NEP’s teams built out the facility in time to support Sky Sports’ return to live football coverage.

NEP in partnership with Skyway Studios has installed the first general-production LED smart studio in Nashville. The 150K+sqf facility provides ample space for national touring acts to perform against a dynamic, virtual backdrop with social distancing between musicians and crew.

Continuing to lead the way in the return of live sport over UK free to air television, ITV Sport resumed its horse racing coverage last weekend, facilitated by a host of innovative technical solutions from NEP’s Home Studio offering, that allowed for remote talent contribution and interaction, all being produced by a production team from their own homes.

NEP Group companies CT Ireland, NEP Ireland and Screen Scene are playing key roles in delivery of the new primetime Ireland on Call series live from the Department of Health in central Dublin.

Much has been made of the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) like face shields for doctors and nurses working with COVID-19 and other patients, and now BSI, a division of NEP Group and its U.S. Specialty Capture division, is helping out. The company’s two industrial 3D printers use new materials to produce chin and head straps that can be used with PPE gear.

Creative Technology dedicates the processing power capacity of its media servers to scientific research to fight COVID-19 disease.

NEP Norway announced today that Morten Aass has joined its organization, based in Oslo, as managing director, effective immediately. NEP Norway is a division of NEP Group, the leading worldwide outsourced technical production partner supporting premier content producers of live sports and entertainment.

Diriyah Gate is the birthplace of the Saudi Kingdom and was the original home of the Saudi Royal Family. Today it is a 19th century UNESCO World Heritage site which is set to attract thousands of tourists as part of Saudi Arabia’s vision 2030. His Majesty King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud launched the opening ceremony of Diriyah Gate with a visual spectacular show.

Creative Technology were thrilled to take home the award for Best Screen Supplier for the impressive LED screens installed at Reading and Leeds Festival 2019 at the Festival Supplier Awards 2020.

NEP Group, the leading outsourced technical production partner for premier content producers of live sports and entertainment, announced today that two of its live events divisions have become a part of Creative Technology (CT), also an NEP live events company. Mediatec Europe and Ion Solutions in Ireland have rebranded to CT, adopting new CT regional names.

United and NEP are joining forces for the multi-camera production of the Eurovision Song Contest 2020. As a result of a European tender, both media parties have been commissioned by the NOS to take care of the technical production support, including all technical facilities, crew and equipment, for the three live shows from Rotterdam Ahoy. This unique collaboration allows us to create the best production for a global audience that meets all technical production requirements.

NEP Norway, a broadcast and media services division of NEP Group, announced today that it has entered into a new three-year agreement with Fotball Media to use NEP’s managed services and cloud-based media asset management (MAM) platform, Mediabank. NEP has delivered the Mediabank service to Fotball Media for the last five years, and after successfully competing in a thorough and stringent RFP process, NEP Mediabank was once again selected as the chosen MAM platform for Fotball Media.

Eurovision Services (ES), the first-choice media services provider for media organizations and sports federations around the world, and NEP Group, the leading worldwide outsourced technical production partner to premier content producers of live sports and entertainment, have announced a new partnership in the U.S.

NEP Broadcast Services has announced a relocation of its west coast operations to a larger facility in Los Angeles, California to accommodate business growth and to strategically deliver superior service for customers across all of NEP’s service offerings.

NEP Group, the leading outsourced technical production partner supporting premier content producers of live sports and entertainment, announced today that Lise Heidal, Managing Director of NEP Norway AS, has been promoted to SVP, Global Media Solutions. In her new role, she will lead NEP’s Global Media Solutions Team and the company’s strategic initiative in 2020. She will report to Mike Werteen, Global President for NEP’s Broadcast Services and Media Solutions, and become part of NEP’s senior leadership team.

Addition of SOS streamlines equipment service delivery and logistics for the biggest live broadcast events and productions worldwide.

NEP Broadcast Services and NEP Live Events, divisions of NEP Group, the world’s leading outsourced technical production partner for premier content producers of live sports and entertainment, have announced a relocation to a larger facility in New York to accommodate business growth.

NEP Group announced today key personnel moves in its Mediatec Europe division as part of the evolution of its global live events business.

NEP Group will exhibit in Hall 14, Stand H02, and be staffed with local team members representing their worldwide network.

NEP Group announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Aerial Video Systems (“AVS”). Based in Burbank, California, AVS offers a comprehensive range of HD wireless camera systems, aerial productions and mobile audio and video RF solutions for sports, entertainment and film clients.

NEP Group announced that industry veteran Jay Deutsch joined NEP on August 30th to head its Media Solutions U.S. business.

Creative Technology Group (CT), a Live Events Company of NEP Group and worldwide specialist in audio visual equipment and bespoke staging solutions, announced today that it has acquired Ion Solutions, a leading provider of professional audio visual and broadcast technology systems in Ireland.

Mediatec, a Live Events Company of NEP Group and one of the largest audio-visual technology companies in Europe, has acquired Twentyfourseven, a live event and corporate media services provider based in Scandinavia with offices in Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen.

NEP Group, the leading worldwide outsourced technical production partner supporting premier content producers of live sports and entertainment, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase HDR Group, a full-service production partner headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

disguise is pleased to welcome Creative Technology Middle East to the disguise Certified Solution Provider (CSP) worldwide network.

The Powerful, Flexible M15 Unit Debuts with Coverage of the Seattle Mariners for ROOT SPORTS NW.

NEP has achieved a milestone in sports broadcasting with the successful live, remote production from Sydney of the IAAF World Relays 2019 held in Yokohama, Japan (11-12 May).

NEP announced today the promotion of Graham Andrews to Global President of NEP Live Events and CEO of the Creative Technology Group.

NEP The Netherlands has added a new flagship Outside Broadcast (OB) truck to its extensive OB fleet. The UHD 2 is equipped with the latest broadcast capture technology and completes the broadcast and media technology company’s ‘multi-cam à la carte’ offerings.

ITV Studios Entertainment contacted NEP Connect (formerly SIS LIVE), to provide them with remote production for Dancing on Ice.

NEP Connect (formerly SIS LIVE), the UK’s fastest growing provider of media fibre connectivity with its Anylive® fibre network, announced that it has won a contract with Premier Sports, Dublin, to provide fibre network broadcast HD connectivity services for Guinness PRO14 Rugby coverage.

NEP The Netherlands has acquired Facility House Broadcast Group (Facility House). Based in Hilversum’s Media Park centre, Facility House is a full-service broadcast services company and the third largest provider in the Dutch TV broadcast market.

NEP's Australia team wins IABM's Broadcast/Media Company of the Year for their innovative Andrews Hubs.

NEP Group, the leading worldwide outsourced technical production partner supporting premier content producers of live sports and entertainment, announced today its acquisition of Baltimore-based Broadcast Sports International, LLC (“BSI”).

NEP has built one of Europe’s largest green screens in one of its studios at the Media Park.

NEP and The Carlyle Group announced today that Carlyle Global Partners (CGP), has completed its acquisition of Crestview Partners’ remaining shareholding in NEP. As part of the transaction, NEP announced the company’s new Board of Directors, including new member Venus Williams.

NEP will be exhibiting at SPORTEL Monaco from October 22-24, 2018 at booth B03/B04, Level 0 of the Ravel Exhibition Hall in the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.

NEP Group, a worldwide outsourced technical production partner supporting premier content producers of live sports and entertainment, announced today its acquisition of SIS LIVE Limited, a leading provider of connectivity services and a subsidiary of UK-based Sports Information Services (“SIS”).

NEP Italy has entered into an agreement with AS Roma to be its exclusive production partner for all AS Roma home games and all productions of the Club. Further, NEP will become the exclusive managed services provider for AS Roma’s 24-hour playout channel, Roma TV HD.

Bexel, an NEP Broadcast Services Company, was instrumental in bringing Will Smith’s “The Jump” live to viewers for a YouTube Originals production.

NEP announced today its acquisition of Fletcher Group, LLC (“Fletcher”), a Chicago-area company that provides the highest-end specialty ultra-slow motion and robotic camera systems.

Pitt Athletics and the University of Pittsburgh, in conjunction with NEP Group, will unveil Pitt Studios Thursday, Oct. 4 with a ribbon cutting ceremony, tour and media roundtable at the Petersen Events Center.

Leading Outsourced Technical Production Partner Takes Home Top Honors at the SVG Europe Sport Production Awards, and was a Finalist for an IABM BaM™ Award 2018 and Two IBC2018 Innovation Awards

NEP Group, Inc., Crestview Partners and The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) announced today that Carlyle Global Partners, Carlyle’s long-duration private equity fund, has agreed to acquire Crestview’s remaining shareholding in NEP.

NEP's Mediatec Denmark ApS have entered into an agreement with FilmGEAR ApS to acquire all assets and hire the employees associated with FilmGEAR's business Showcare.

Over the past two years, NEP has built a dedicated Unreal Engine team to service growing client demands for real-time graphics in broadcast scenarios. We spoke with NEP Senior Unreal Engineer Roel Bartstra to get a closer look at their work.

NEP Italy announced today that they have made an agreement with Top Tech Services, a Rome-based provider of outside broadcast solutions, for four additional OB vans.

Using its CDN platform, NEP provides everyone, everywhere with both live streaming and the option to view films and series on demand.

Creative Technology (CT), an NEP Live Events Company, announced the opening of operations in Tokyo. CT Japan will provide extensive audio, lighting, LED and projection, media management, and technical solutions to clients in the corporate live events and exhibition marketplace.

NEP was the technical partner for two outstanding clients on the IBC2018 Innovation Awards shortlist.

Today NEP Group, the worldwide outsourced technical production partner supporting premier content producers of live sports and entertainment, announced it has acquired Big Picture in Australia and New Zealand.

This year’s tournament will provide coverage from all 18 courts for the first time, matches captured in 4K HDR, a new host broadcaster and AI-created highlight clips.

Creative Technology’s London operation has recently recruited a new Head of Broadcast who will represent the sector across all business activities within CT while also focusing on promoting the capabilities of the Integrated Networks Team both to the wider Broadcast industry and the whole NEP group.

NEP New Zealand officially opens its doors and begins trading under its new name and branding today, completing the integration of NZ Live into NEP Group, the worldwide outsourced technical production partner supporting premier content producers of live sports and entertainment.

Today NEP Group, a leading outsourced technical production partner supporting premier content producers of live sports and entertainment, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Telerecord, an Italy-based provider of outside broadcast solutions.

NEP and Tata Communications have successfully completed the remote production and broadcast of VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) for Star Sports, the number one sports broadcaster in India and subsidiary of 21st Century Fox.

LOVE ISLAND’s telly return gave ITV2 its biggest-ever audience — as a record 3.4million viewers tuned in for their reality TV fix.

ITV & their broadcast partner NEP UK have "grown into the role of racing's terrestrial broadcaster and [they] did a brilliant job on Saturday. Short of serious innovation, which probably has to be facilitated by the sport rather than the broadcaster, it is hard to see how it could do a better job.

NEP UK provides collaborative fixed rig and production gallery solutions for fast-paced dating reality show

New equipment includes RF microphone systems, RF intercom systems, and Bexel’s proprietary Sideline Audio/Video Cart

NEP UK has unveiled Venus and Ceres, the latest outside broadcast vehicles in its fleet to be SMPTE ST2110 compliant, joining NEP’s worldwide family of IP-based vehicles in Australia and the US. The vehicles will be used at major events, sports fixtures and other large scale productions.

NEP Europe announced the opening of its NEP Italy office, further strengthening its reach and presence as one of the key players in the Southern Europe broadcast market.

NEP Australia and Telstra Broadcast Services, a leading global broadcast services business, have achieved a milestone in broadcast television, delivering the world’s first remote production across the Pacific.

NEP announced today its acquisition of New Zealand’s NZ Live, an Auckland-based, independent playout, outside broadcast and studio provider.

NEP Group is thrilled to announce that their Mediabank team, along with their partners at Discovery, are the proud winners of a 2018 IABM BaM Award™ in the project/collaboration category for their work to create the first ever cloud-based media asset management system for the Olympic Games.

Creative Technology announced today that it has acquired the assets of Avollusion, a Hong Kong-based technical event production company providing equipment and design services to the events industry.

Åre has become an increasingly important place for corporate events. The region has invested a lot of resources in making the area more attractive each year. Mediatec has collaborated with Tomas Ling and Musikbygget already at many events and have now agreed to acquire the business.

NEP's Mediabank solution for Discovery's coverage of the 2018 Winter Olympics and NEP Australia's Andrews Hubs are both finalists for the IABM BaM Awards™ 2018.

NEP Group and their team at Bexel have supported multiple US broadcast and media outlets at this year’s NCAA tournament, leading into this weekend’s Final Four Championship Games, where they will continue to provide significant technical expertise, equipment and outside broadcast technology.

NEP is exhibiting at this year’s NAB Show, weeks after successfully supporting multiple clients, including Discovery and its leading sports brand Eurosport, at the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018.

NEP Europe and Media Solutions announced the opening of its NEP Spain office, further strengthening its reach and presence as one of the key players in the Spanish broadcast market.

NEP Group Broadcast Units to Enable NBC Olympics to Deliver Coverage from Three Key Venues During Its Coverage of 2018 PyeongChang Olympics

-New hires signify company’s sights of global market expansion –

-New contract will see NEP UK and Fletcher Group implement automated system to extend outside court coverage of Wimbledon matches-