Babcock : Media Services business announces key partnership with ground-breaking sports content service DAZN

Babcock's Media Services business today announced its key partnership with DAZN in helping to deliver new ground-breaking live sports streaming service set to be enjoyed by millions.

DAZN officially launched in Germany, Austria and Switzerland today and gives fans access to the world's best sports, on most connected devices and with no long-term fixed contract. Babcock, as part of its contract with DAZN, will not only deliver content but also monitor 24/7 how and when programmes are watched through its sophisticated technology hub (Master Control Room) in London.

As part of its partnership with DAZN, Babcock will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the technical delivery, including comprehensive network monitoring and managing a complex eco-system of suppliers.

Sports fans will now be able to enjoy premier sports content on most internet-capable devices - when they want - at the touch of a button. Content on offer will include top European football such as the Premier League, plus US sports like NBA and NFL, and tennis to name but a few.

Leah Holding, Babcock's Director of Media Services, said: 'We are delighted that DAZN has chosen Babcock to be a trusted partner in something so revolutionary and ground-breaking. With consumer appetite for live sports content growing, we'll be ensuring our whole-cycle integrated solutions package will meet that appetite 24/7.

'DAZN will be offering audiences unprecedented choice of live sports content and we're pleased we will be helping to play a key role in managing and delivering that. This is an exciting time for everyone involved in the project and an insight into where the future is heading.'

Warren Palk, Chief Operating Officer at DAZN said: 'Sport runs around the clock; there will always be a time when a fan will be trying to catch their favourite leagues in Europe, sports in America or tournaments in Asia, either live or on-demand. Therefore, we need an integrated solutions package that can work 24/7. Babcock is able to provide this, which is why we're glad to partner with them to deliver such a complex and innovative service.'

Notes to Editor:

• Babcock Media Services is the trusted media partner to the world's leading broadcasters and content owners, providing a complete range of fully-managed solutions to deliver channels and content to global audiences across any platform.

• Babcock is the UK's leading engineering support services company with revenue of over £4.8 billion in 2016 and an order book of circa £20 billion.

• Operating in both the UK and overseas, Babcock delivers critical asset, infrastructure and training support to many sectors, including transport, defence, energy, telecommunications and education.

• We take great pride in the considerable depth and breadth of our people's expertise. Our c. 35,000 skilled staff design, build, manage, operate and maintain assets that are vital to both our public and private sector customers.

ABOUT DAZN

DAZN is a live sports streaming service that allows fans to watch their sport, their way, live or on-demand. With access to the world's best sports, fans can watch their favourite teams, leagues and players anytime, anywhere, for one simple, affordable price and with no long-term fixed contract. DAZN has over 8,000 live events a year and features the widest array of live sports ever offered on one TV service. DAZN has the ability to play, pause and rewind anytime with no commercial interruptions and no long-term commitments.

DAZN is currently available in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and will soon be in Japan, on most connected devices including Smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and games consoles. DAZN is a part of Perform, a leading global sports media group. Visit http://www.dazn.com/ for more information.

ABOUT PERFORM GROUP

Perform is a leading digital sports content and media group. Our mission is to connect the world of sport by supplying some of the quickest, most detailed and most engaging content, managing a network of wholly-owned global media brands and delivering premium sports content directly to fans.

Our B2B brands do this by contributing to one of the world's most comprehensive sports content collections and distribution operations, servicing global customers in the broadcast, digital media and bookmaking industries. By investing in and developing our own media brands, we create destinations in which global advertisers and brands can engage with a huge worldwide audience of sports fans across all types of digital platform.

Most recently, Perform's OTT division has been working on the launch of DAZN, the world's first multi-sport OTT service. Visit http://www.performgroup.com/ for further information.

Perform Group is majority-owned by Access Industries, a privately-held US industrial group with global strategic investments in four key sectors: natural resources and chemicals; media and telecommunications; technology and e-commerce; and real estate. Access Industries was founded in 1986 by its Chairman, Len Blavatnik, a major American industrialist and philanthropist. For more information, visit www.accessindustries.com.

Media Contact:

Rita Congera, Babcock International

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Email: rita.congera@babcockinternational.com