Atlanta, November 30, 2011 – A+E Networks™ UK, a joint venture between A+E Networks™ and BSkyB, has selected Medea, the world’s leading revenue management system, to manage carriage fee revenue and sales distribution in the UK, Europe, Africa & the Middle East. Argo Systems’ Medea is a fully scalable accounting and revenue management solution that allows network groups in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Latin America and Asia-Pacific to navigate the intricacies of varying contract terms, to manage receivables in multiple currencies and to establish a worldwide view of their distribution.
Argo Systems is a software and professional services company with unparalleled expertise in providing management solutions exclusively designed for the pay TV industry. Argo Systems’ software solutions process billions of dollars annually in programming revenues via Medea for over 270 cable channels worldwide and programming expenses via Nestor for our multichannel operator clients. Argo Systems is based in Atlanta, GA.
Matthew Chaplin, Financial Analyst at A+E Networks UK, said: ‘’Argo’s, Medea software was a standout applicant for us at A+E Networks UK. Our rapid expansion into Europe since 2007 has led to us requiring a more robust financial and contractual system to ensure we maintain our high level of service to all clients. The Medea software will also allow us to integrate existing software into one, improving communication across our business helping to drive future growth.’’
A+E Network UK is a leading broadcaster representing a portfolio of high-quality, ground-breaking factual channels including HISTORY™, HISTORY™HD, Crime & Investigation Network® and Crime & Investigation Network® HD, BIO®, BIO® HD and MILITARY HISTORY®. A+E Networks UK launched in November 1995, and operates channels in 27 countries across the UK, Scandinavia, the Benelux, Central & Eastern Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East and is available in more than 63 million homes and in 15 languages.
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Argo Systems today announced that it has been selected as an Approved Provider of the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC). With the Nestor product, NCTC members can move complex contracts and rate structures out of manual systems and use that data to generate detailed, accurate payments in a timely manner. This provides members with the tools to work more efficiently and build better budget and forecasting models around programming.
“Argo Systems is proud to enter into this arrangement with the NCTC,” said Doug Calahan, President, Argo Systems. “Our experience working with the NCTC and its member companies has allowed us to create functionality specific to the way members process and report on their programming payments. We look forward to working more closely the NCTC.”
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Our annual conference will provide you with the valuable forums, workshops, and interactive training on Medea and Nestor that you have come to expect from Argo Systems. It is the best way to network with industry peers, learn more about how our products work for you and have plenty of fun with Argo. We promise to deliver concentrated instruction on ways to optimize your software from Argo and provide a forum for discussing ways to improve operations and productivity. Come Together with Argo executives, industry peers, product managers, account executives, support and implementation specialists.
Your registration fee includes all conference sessions, forums, training sessions, meals and events. Hotel and airfare not included. Register now!
BBC America, a wholly owned network of BBC Worldwide, has launched Argo Systems Medea software, the only software product dedicated to managing Pay TV’s Affiliate Revenue, Sales and Operations. Medea automates billing and collections and provides comprehensive, in-depth financial reporting across all services. Medea also helps Affiliate Sales hit distribution targets by finding launch opportunities and managing sales activity.
We are pleased to have BBC America join the World of Argo.
We are pleased to announce that Mauro Paez-Pumar has joined the Argo sales team as Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Latin America. A native of Venezuela, Mauro brings 20 years of experience working with the cable industry in the United States and Latin America. His experience with both networks and operators has given him the expertise to deliver results across a wide variety of geographies and consumers. Prior to joining Argo, Mauro was the Vice President of Key Accounts with LAPTV. He has worked with Turner International as a Regional Sales Manager for Central America, Colombia and Ecuador, and with Galaxy Latin America (DIRECTV) as Programming Acquisitions Manager for Latin America. Mauro attended the Universidad Nacional Experimental Simón Bolívar in Venezuela and earned his MBA at Hofstra University. He lives in Atlanta with his wife and children.
October 12, 2010 – Comcast International Media Group has selected and implemented Medea International, the global version of Medea, to manage affiliate revenue in Europe and Asia Pacific. Medea, Argo’s fully scalable accounting and distribution revenue management solution, has allowed clients in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Latin America and Asia-Pacific establish a worldwide view of their operations, manage receivables in multiple currencies with ease and navigate the intricacies of varying contract terms. Comcast Networks has been a Medea client in North America for 8 years.
Comcast International Media Group required the ability to process transactions in multiple currencies, post to multiple general ledgers and maintain compliance with varying international accounting standards. With Medea International, Comcast is able to manage contract terms, rollovers and triggers, and handle all their billing and collections in multiple currencies. The result is increased visibility and centralized management of operations for all areas of the business.
Argo Systems is a software and professional services company with unparalleled expertise in providing management solutions exclusively designed for the cable industry. Argo Systems’ software solutions process billions of dollars annually in programming revenues via Medea for over 250 cable networks worldwide and programming expenses via Nestor for our multichannel operator clients. Argo Systems is based in Atlanta, GA.
Comcast International Media Group (CIMG) is a division of the leading US media conglomerate Comcast Corporation. Launched in 2007, CIMG manages the sale and distribution of Comcast Corporation’s programming assets outside the United States via traditional and new media platforms. With offices in Los Angeles, London and Hong Kong, CIMG oversees everything from programming syndication, channel distribution, and new media and DVD distribution to production, co-production and format sales. CIMG also manages International Media Distribution (formerly International Networks), the leading provider of in-language and multi-ethnic programming in the United States. CIMG represents Comcast’s core programming assets including E! Entertainment Television, The Style Network, G4, The Golf Channel and Versus. Currently, CIMG programming can be seen in over 160 countries, reaching over 600 million homes daily.
Jamie Cherlin, Senior VP of Sales and Marketing for Argo Systems, and President of the CTAM New England Chapter is featured in the August 2010 issue of CTAM iQ. As president he is the primary chapter liaison with CTAM National and serves on the CTAM Chapter Leadership Council. He also has overall responsibility for managing the chapter activities. Jamie has been a member of the CTAM New England board since 2000 and has held previous positions as Chapter Treasurer for 3 years and a previous two year term as President. Learn more about Jamie and CTAM New England at http://www.ctam.com/html/iq/index0810.htm.
June 30, 2010 – Argo Systems announces the release of Medea version 13.06 for cable/Pay-TV networks. With over 150 network clients worldwide, Medea is the global leader in affiliate billing and sales solution software and the only provider dedicated to the cable industry. With Medea, networks benefit from both Argo’s years of experience, and also gain the cumulative knowledge of the company’s work with all its network clients.
For more information on these new features and the many enhancements included in Medea release 13.06, please log in to the Argo Support Portal (http://client.argosys.com/), email support@argosys.com or call us at 404.924.4140.
Argo’s X-CHANGE conference, held June 7-8, was a tremendous success drawing our largest attendance to date! The conference is a one-of-a-kind forum featuring industry expert panels and collaborative roundtable discussions providing insights and strategies around business trends in the industry, process improvement and information management best practices. The two day event provided valuable product education and business building ideas along with the opportunity for attendees to network with their peers.
CEO Doug Calahan, noted, “Because our sole focus is the cable television industry, our clients benefit from the opportunity to engage each other in meaningful discussions on the direction of the industry and how Argo can help them achieve their business goals.”
Keynote speaker Patricia Gottesman provided insight on TV Everywhere and panelists and roundtables discussed a range of topics including budgeting and forecasting in today’s economy, best practices in signal management and managing global growth. Attendees enjoyed the collaborative approach to discussing product functionality and the interactions with industry peers on ways to address business problems.
The conference was divided into two session tracks to highlight new functionality and insight into future product direction for both Cable Networks and Multichannel Providers. This year, the conference also showcased a competitive intelligence session hosted by Paul Maxwell and his MediaBiz team.
Cathy Dunn, the VP of Business Development at Argo, maintains, “XCHANGE is a great opportunity for our clients and prospects to come together with industry leaders and peers to network and share best practices and learn about how our products give them a competitive edge.”
To get copies of the conference presentation materials or to learn how to attend next year, contact us at argoxchange@argosys.com
Argo Systems is pleased to host our annual X-CHANGE Conference in Denver, CO on June 7-8, 2010. This unique conference showcases Argo product innovations and highlights the way in which we partner with the cable industry to deliver products that align business goals and communication across finance/accounting, operations and sales. Attendees will participate in collaborative workshops and seminars with industry peers and executives on how to gain increased control over the mission-critical tasks of revenue management, forecasting and budgeting, international distribution and process improvement. Our product team will discuss enhancements to Medea and Nestor, in addition to hosting forums on the future direction of product development.
Jamie Cherlin has been named Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Argo Systems, expanding on his current role as Vice President of Client Relations. Argo is a leading provider of affiliate management and program accounting software designed exclusively for the cable industry.
“Since coming on-board with Argo as Vice President of Client Relations, Jamie has led the way in the successful rollout of Nestor, our program accounting software solution for multichannel providers and the continued enhancement of our key focus, client relations. He has overseen the development and implementation of our marketing, sales, client relations and account management strategies which have directly contributed to increased customer satisfaction and revenue growth across our Medea, Nestor and Professional Services product lines. He has also continued to reach out and support the industry through his ongoing work on the board of CTAM New England and CTAM National committees”, said Doug Calahan, CEO, Argo Systems.
Cherlin has over 25 years experience in the cable industry with Cox Communications, E! Networks and Comcast Networks prior to joining Argo in 2006.
Argo Systems is excited to announce the release of Medea version 12.04 on April 30, 2009.
Below is a sampling of the enhancements we’ve designed into this release. For more information regarding Medea or this specific release, please call us at 404-869-4575 or email us at info@argosys.com