Bexel, the video operations arm of Vitec Broadcast Services, today announced a strategic partnership with eSport Services LLC, a professional services company specializing in video game event technologies and management. Bexel and eSport Services will provide a seamless offering to clients interested in producing and/or broadcasting video game competitions and events. Burbank, CA (PRWeb) February 7, 2007 -- Bexel, the video operations arm of Vitec Broadcast Services, today announced a strategic partnership with eSport Services LLC, a professional services company specializing in video game event technologies and management. Bexel and eSport Services will provide a seamless offering to clients interested in producing and/or broadcasting video game competitions and events.

The new partnership will allow clients to access complete bundled solutions. Bexel's extensive inventory of broadcast rental equipment, technologies and services will now be offered together with eSport Services' industry leading event management services, proprietary online technologies and premium gaming PC systems and consoles.

"The proliferation of video gaming has caught the attention and imagination of broadcasters and event producers worldwide," said Jerry Gepner, Vitec's chief technology officer. "Our partnership with eSport Services enables us to offer clients a complete and consolidated solution that has never existed before. We are now positioned to service and capture this new and emerging market."

Gepner continued, "By combining the tools and techniques of the broadcast industry with the platforms and technologies of the video gaming industry, we will be able to offer a much richer and higher quality experience for participants and viewers alike."

"Bexel brings their expertise in broadcast equipment rentals and system designs to set new standards in video game productions and events," said Han Park, president of eSport Services. "The partnership with Bexel will allow eSport Services to provide the highest level of quality control, premium equipment offerings and proprietary technologies to video game event organizers and production companies."

About eSport Services
eSport Services is a professional services company that provides specialized technologies and management services of live, online and televised video game productions to broadcasters, consumer brands and event property owners. With management experience in hundreds of online and live video game events and tournaments, eSport Services is one of the most respected companies of its kind. eSport Services is a privately held company based in New York City, and is a partner company of E-Sports Entertainment.

About E-Sports Entertainment
E-Sports Entertainment is a technology solutions provider for video game services, specializing in competitive and professional video game activities. ESEA offers high performance game servers with custom game modifications, anti-cheat technology, advanced statistics and community building tools. For more information about E-Sports Entertainment visit www.esportsea.com.

About Bexel
Bexel is a division of The Vitec Group (LSE: VTC), a UK-based broadcast manufacturer and service provider. Bexel was founded in 1981 and is the world's leading provider of broadcast rental equipment and system design, operating from a network of offices located in ten primary US production cities. One of its divisions, Bexel Broadcast Services, sets the worldwide standard for major event production support and delivers customized, turn-key equipment packages, engineering and technical advice. Another, Broadcast Video Gear, sells premiere used and refurbished equipment. For more information about Bexel, visit the company's web site at www.Bexel.com.

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