Arkona adds Pilotefilms to its channel network
Arkona Technologies has added distributor Pilotefilms to its channel network in France. Backed by 40 years’ experience, Pilotefilms brings customers a solutions portfolio comprised of the most advanced technology available, supported by pre-sales and after-sales support.
A distributor of audiovisual solutions, Pilotefilms is a trusted partner to French broadcasters, providing a broad range of infrastructure solutions. The company closely follows the evolution of new technologies, especially those IP-based, to deliver solutions across market segments that include broadcast, live events and corporate.
Wiggo Evensen, partner manager at arkona, commented: “As we witness a shift towards IP-based environments and the need for appropriate architecture to support this transition, the expertise of Pilotefilms in control systems and IP infrastructure becomes crucial. France is a key market for us and having such a knowledgeable partner is essential in assisting our French clients.”
The partnership will be led by Pilotefilms sales engineer Julien Galifret, who said: “With an impressive portfolio of IP products and a large customer database, arkona is a natural fit into the Pilotefilms ecosystem. The extensive experience arkona earned as an OEM and its resultant success in the industry is a testament to the company’s quality and serves as a guarantee for French broadcasters.”
According to Erling Hedkvist, sales & business development for arkona: “The integration of IP technology within the broadcast industry is a long-term process, but one that we are ready for. Pilotefilms will be an asset to our customers as they help the French market navigate to IP live productions.”