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Etere Pte Ltd
IndustryBroadcast
Software
FoundedTolentino, Italy, 1987
FounderFabio Gattari and Fabio Mazzocchetti
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Fabio Gattari, CEO
Products
Ad Insertion
Airsales
Automation
BMS
Closed Caption and Subtitle Management
HSM Archive
Logging
MAM
Newsroom
OTT
Radio-Live
VOD
Websitewww.etere.com

Etere (Company)

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Etere (www.etere.com) is an Italian software developer and manufacturer specializing in solutions for the global broadcast and media industries. Founded in 1987 in Tolentino, Italy, by Fabio Gattari.[1], Etere has established itself as a leading provider of innovative software solutions tailored for broadcasters, media organizations, and educational institutions worldwide.

History

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Originally known as SIS (Societa Italiana Software) [2], the company gained recognition in 1989 with the development of software designed for private broadcasting. In 1990, SIS launched a pioneering software solution for managing transmission logs, which quickly gained popularity in the market.

A significant collaboration in 1991 with the Italian company Audiologic led to the creation of a computer-based radio automation system, enabling SIS to manage a substantial number of radio stations across Italy. By 1992, SIS had developed the Etere software as an end-to-end solution aimed at integrating all facets of broadcast operations, thereby streamlining workflows within a comprehensive management system.

Over the subsequent years, Etere software was adopted by various national broadcasting companies and numerous small to medium-sized enterprises, including several international television networks. In 1993, SIS introduced a professional audio signal management system that integrated with administrative software and network services. This innovation solidified SIS's position as a key system provider for the Italian state broadcaster, RAI.

By 1997, SIS launched its first product compatible with Microsoft Windows, and by the end of that year, its traffic management software was utilized by 200 stations. In 1998, the company fully shifted its focus to software development. By April 1999, SIS split into two entities: Etere retained the software division, while a newly formed SIS Nord Italia took over the public notaries software business. The following year, SIS was officially renamed Etere, transitioning its database to the Microsoft SQL2000 platform to enhance speed, data security, and interoperability.

By 2012, Etere experienced rapid expansion in Asia, establishing a new headquarters, Singycon, in Singapore. Fabio Gattari relocated to Singapore as the company maintained support operations from its original office in Tolentino. Singycon registered the ‘Etere’ name as a trademark, officially incorporating as Etere Pte. Ltd..

In 2017, Etere celebrated its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of innovation in the broadcast software sector. With its Singapore headquarters and a support center in Italy, the company opened a Dubai office [3] in 2022 and established Etere LLC in 2023 to further penetrate the East Asian market.

Products

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Etere specializes in a comprehensive range of software solutions designed for the broadcast and media industries. Its tapeless, file-based workflow solutions are widely adopted by broadcasters, media organizations, educational institutions, and news stations globally for automated playout and transmissions. Key software offerings include Ad Insertion, Airsales, Automation, Broadcast Management System (BMS), Closed Captioning, Hierarchical Storage Management (HSM), Media Asset Management (MAM), Newsroom Automation, Over-The-Top (OTT) services, Video-On-Demand (VOD), and Radio-Live [4] functionalities.

Etere operates as a software-only company, eliminating the need for additional hardware apart from Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products. Its solutions are scalable and customizable, ensuring alignment with clients’ specific requirements. The company provides 24/7 global support and complimentary software updates to customers with valid support contracts.

Technology

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Initially focused on radio automation software, Etere transitioned to the television broadcasting sector as it expanded. Its products are primarily software-based, designed to function without the need for specialized hardware. [5] Etere developed the Media Enterprise Resource Planning (MERP) framework, now known as the Etere Ecosystem, which manages the end-to-end broadcasting workflow through modular software solutions, including Media Asset Management, Newsroom, Hierarchical Storage Management, Automation, Censorship, Airsales, and Broadcast Management Systems. Etere collaborates with prominent partners, including Apple, [6] Adobe,[7] and Bluefish444.[8]

Noteworthy Events

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Etere has maintained a longstanding relationship with RAI, Italy's state broadcaster, since the early 2000s, powering multiple channels, including RAI Way, RAI Trade, RAI SAT, and RAI Utile. [1] IBC</ref>

In 2004, the Chamber of Commerce of Macerata recognized Etere as one of five standout companies in the province for excellence in their respective sectors, ranking it as the fourth largest software provider for radio and TV globally. [9]

From 2010 to 2011, Etere developed the Etere Media Enterprise Resource Planning (MERP) system, a comprehensive software solution designed to connect and manage the complete lifecycle of media and IT companies in real-time. In 2012, Etere MERP was shortlisted for the Digital Studio Awards for Innovation of the Year. [10]

In 2016, Etere’s contributions to the radio industry were highlighted in "Amo La Radio (I Love Radio)", a book authored by Andrea Mosca. [11]

In 2020, Etere implemented a large-scale newsroom system for over 150 journalists at Romanian television enterprise Aleph Media. [12] The same year, the Georgian Public Broadcaster selected Etere to manage the end-to-end broadcasting workflow for three of its television channels. [13]


References

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  1. ^ "Fabio Gattari Etere Life Story". TKT1957. 28 November 2022.
  2. ^ "IABM Members Speak". IABM. 22 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Etere Opens New Office in dubai". Broadcast Pro ME. 9 September 2022.
  4. ^ "Fabio Gattari Etere IBC 2023". TKT1957. 7 October 2023.
  5. ^ "Etere at ConnecTechAsia 2019". IABM. 2019-06-19. Retrieved 2019-11-25.
  6. ^ "Apple ProRes and ProRes RAW Authorized Products". Apple.
  7. ^ "Adobe Exchange Program". Adobe Etere.
  8. ^ "Etere Etx Expands Product Support with Bluefish444". Bluefish444.
  9. ^ "VIVA L'LMPRESA, L'IMPRESA È VIVA". The Chamber of Commerce of Macerata.
  10. ^ "Digital Studio Awards Shortlists Announced". Digital Studio Middle East. Digital Studio Me. 22 February 2012.
  11. ^ "Etere – Amo La Radio – Il libro". Agora & Co.
  12. ^ "ALEPH MEDIA SELECTS ETERE NUNZIO NEWSROOM FOR OVER 150 JOURNALISTS". IBC.
  13. ^ "Broadcast Solutions updates MAM and playout of Georgia's GPB". panoramaaudiovisual. 12 January 2022.
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