Ariston Broadcast and Telecom Solutions

What Ariston Broadcast and Telecom Solutions does

Ariston Broadcast and Telecom Solutions S.A. (branded as Ariston BTS) is a Greek system integrator and authorized value-added reseller of professional broadcast and telecommunications equipment, headquartered in Athens with field operations across Greece, Cyprus, Albania, Qatar, and Kuwait. The company was established in 1995 (per the company-history timeline and the self-reported "30 years of presence") and operates with a headcount of 11-50 employees, of which approximately 70% are engineers receiving annual training from OEM manufacturers. It is registered as a Greek anonymous company (Α.Ε. / S.A.) under the legal name "ARISTON BROADCAST AND TELECOM SOLUTIONS ANONIMI ETAIREIA SISTIMATON IPSILIS TECHNOLOGIAS" with legal and operational addresses in Palaio Faliro and Tavros respectively. No parent company, external investors, or public listings were identified.

The company's core offering is end-to-end broadcast infrastructure delivery for TV and radio stations, outside broadcast operators, production companies, government entities, educational institutions, and cultural venues. Ariston BTS designs and integrates MCR/control rooms, TV and radio studios, outside broadcast (OB) vehicles, playout/automation systems, MAM/PAM/archiving platforms, IPTV/OTT headends, routing/signal distribution, audio mixing, graphics and virtual sets, intercom systems, and live cellular transmission. It sells hardware and software from a 40+ vendor line card including Sony (Authorized Service Center since 2005), Blackmagic Design (since 2009), Evertz (since 2005), VSN (since 2015), Telos Alliance (since 2019), Rohde & Schwarz (since 2020), RTS Intercoms (since 2019), EditShare, Chyron, Ateme, TVU, Telemetrics, Brainstorm, and others, and maintains an in-house MCP (Master Control Panel) customization layer for Blackmagic Design products. Notable reference projects include the first tapeless TV station in Greece (SKAI, 2006), the first HD TV station in Greece with a virtual reality studio (MTV Greece), and digitization of 155,000 hours of audiovisual material for ERT.

Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) hardware resale of broadcast equipment, (2) project-based system integration services with personalized project management, (3) recurring technical support and maintenance contracts available in 8x5 or 24x7 configurations, and (4) Authorized Sony Service Center fees. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with project-based engagements, complemented by event-driven lead generation at IBC (Amsterdam), CABSAT (Dubai), and PHOTOVISION (Greece). The customer base spans enterprise broadcasters (FLASH TV, SPORT TV, SKAI, MEGA TV, STAR KE, MTV Greece, EURONEWS Balkan), government (ERT, Ministry of Information Kuwait, Ministry of Education Qatar), and education (Hamad Bin Khalifa University). In 2024, the firm expanded into photographic equipment distribution for Greece and Cyprus, and in 2024 secured ISO 9001:2015 certification for its technical support procedures.

Name

Ariston Broadcast and Telecom Solutions

Legal name

ARISTON BROADCAST AND TELECOM SOLUTIONS (ΑΡΙΣΤΟΝ ΜΠΡΟΝΤΚΑΣΤ & ΤΕΛΕΚΟΜ ΣΟΛΟΥΣΙΟΝΣ) ΑΝΩΝΥΜΗ ΕΤΑΙΡΕΙΑ ΣΥΣΤΗΜΑΤΩΝ ΥΨΗΛΗΣ ΤΕΧΝΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ

Website

https://aristonbts.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ariston Broadcast and Telecom Solutions is a Greek system integrator and authorized value-added reseller that designs, supplies, and supports professional broadcast and telecom infrastructure — including studios, OB vans, MCR/control rooms, playout/automation, MAM, IPTV, and audio systems — for TV and radio stations, production companies, governments, and educational institutions across Greece, Cyprus, Albania, Qatar, and Kuwait.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Broadcast Systems Integration

NAICS

Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Production Switching & Routing (Vision Mixers, Routers) (MPAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Media Transport & Contribution (SRT/RIST, Satellite/IP, Fiber) (MPAHAKAD), Broadcast Transmission & Operations Services (Transmitters, Towers, Playout, Engineering) (MPAIAEAJ)

Keywords

• Broadcast system integration
• Television studio equipment
• Outside broadcast vehicles
• Radio automation systems
• Media asset management

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Broadcast Equipment Sales: Sale of professional broadcast equipment from major manufacturers including cameras, routers, mixers, servers, and peripherals. Products sold include Sony, Blackmagic Design, Evertz, VSN, and other major broadcast brands.
2. System Integration Services: Design, installation, and integration of complete broadcast systems including TV studios, radio stations, OB vans, MCR/Control rooms, and production facilities. Includes personalized support from project managers.
3. Technical Support and Maintenance: Ongoing technical support services including 16x7 professional support, telephone support, remote connection support, and physical presence options. Support and maintenance contracts available in 8x5 or 24x7 configurations.
4. Authorized Service Center: In-house Sony Authorized Service Center for professional equipment maintenance and repairs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ariston Broadcast and Telecom Solutions is a Greek systems integrator and value-added distributor of professional broadcast and telecommunications equipment. The company designs, integrates, installs, and supports turnkey television studios, radio stations, MCR/control rooms, outside broadcast (OB) vans, IPTV/OTT headends, and production asset management systems for broadcasters, production companies, government organizations, and educational institutions, backed by partnerships with manufacturers including Sony, Blackmagic Design, Evertz, VSN, and EditShare.

Product overview

Ariston Broadcast and Telecom Solutions is a systems integrator and distributor of professional broadcast and telecommunications equipment based in Greece. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services including broadcast equipment distribution from major manufacturers (Sony, Blackmagic Design, EVERTZ, VSN, EditShare), complete studio design and installation, outside broadcasting vehicles, playout and automation systems, routing and signal distribution, audio mixing systems, production asset management, IPTV/OTT solutions, graphics and virtual sets, intercom systems, and 24x7 technical support services. The company operates as an authorized dealer and service center for leading broadcast equipment manufacturers, serving television and radio stations, production companies, educational institutions, and government organizations across Greece, Cyprus, and international markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ariston BTS EShop: Online e-commerce platform for purchasing broadcast and photography equipment, accessible at eshop.aristonbts.gr.

Products and services

• Studio Design & Installation Complete television and radio studio design, equipment supply, and installation services including control rooms, production spaces, and technical infrastructure for broadcasters and production organizations.
• Outside Broadcasting (OB) Vehicles Design and construction of mobile production vehicles and outside broadcasting units for live event coverage, including HD and UHD production trucks such as 12-camera HD production OB vans with separate working rooms.
• Playout & Automation Systems Broadcast automation and playout solutions including VSN systems for continuity, ingest, studio playout, and PAM/automation for television and radio stations.
• Routing & Signal Distribution Video and audio routing systems, multiviewers, and signal distribution infrastructure from manufacturers such as Evertz, Blackmagic Design, and Ross Video for broadcast facilities.
• Production Asset Management (PAM/MAM) Media asset management and production asset management systems including archive solutions, near-line storage, and LTO tape libraries, with archive and digitization of large audiovisual collections.
• IPTV & OTT Solutions IP television and over-the-top content delivery solutions for headends and multi-channel broadcast operations, including IPTV stations with robotic studios and TV monitoring/recording.
• Live Cellular Transmission 4G/LTE cellular broadcast systems for outside broadcasting and remote live production from TVU Networks, enabling broadcast-quality video transmission from the field.
• Technical Support & Maintenance Services 24x7 and 8x5 technical support services, on-site maintenance, telephone support, remote connection support, and authorized Sony service center operations under ISO 9001:2015-compliant procedures.
• Photographic Equipment Distribution Distribution of professional photographic equipment in Greece and Cyprus through the Ariston BTS EShop, including brands such as Angelbird, Blackmagic Design, Sony, Sachtler, Leofoto, Colbor, GVM, Pixel, and Neewer.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 years of market presence
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SonycoreTechnology or IntegrationSony is a leading manufacturer of broadcast products including cameras, mixed media, monitors, disk recorders, microphones, editing systems, MAM, and archiving solutions. Ariston BTS is a Sony Professional Solutions Specialist and Authorized Sony Service Center since 2005.
• Blackmagic DesigncoreTechnology or IntegrationBlackmagic Design is among the most recognizable names in broadcasting with products including interfaces, video processors, routers, disk recorders, audio/video mixers, cameras, NLE, color correctors, and film scanners. Ariston BTS has been an authorized dealer since 2009, with specialized expertise in CINTEL FILM SCANNER and ATEM broadcast products.
• EvertzcoreTechnology or IntegrationEvertz is a blue-chip manufacturer with vertical production chain covering Video Delivery, Live Production in HD & UHD with HDR, Remote Production, IP Networks, Media Transport, Cloud & Hybrid Playouts, RF solutions, and Data Analytics. Partnership since 2005.
• VSNcoreTechnology or IntegrationVSN provides automation and workflow management solutions. They have helped approximately 20% of Greek TV stations and international stations automate their workflow from acquisition to transmission and archiving. Partnership since 2015.
• LeofotominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeofoto provides professional photographer support equipment with global presence in more than 30 countries. Partnership for representation and distribution in Greece & Cyprus.
• PixelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPixel is a developing company of photographic equipment with top technology, competing with internationally known brands in professional equipment with a dominant position in the global market.
• RTScoreTechnology or IntegrationRTS is a leader in intercom systems for broadcasters with history dating back to 1975, manufacturing partyline and digital matrix products, analog to VoIP technologies. Member of BOSCH Group. Partnership since 2019.
• SachtlercoreTechnology or IntegrationSachtler is a renowned manufacturer of camera support systems with inventions including gyro head, sealed damping, and carbon fiber tripod. Member of VITEC group. Partnership since 2010.
• TVU NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationTVU is a leading manufacturer of live video broadcasting systems and leader in remote live production and conference systems with broadcast quality video. Partnership since 2015.
• Telos AlliancecoreTechnology or IntegrationTelos Alliance includes pioneers in audio technologies: Telos Systems, Omnia Audio, Axia Audio, Linear Acoustic, 25-Seven Systems, and Minnetonka Audio. Partnership since 2019.
• TelemetricscoreTechnology or IntegrationTelemetrics is a pioneer in robotic camera systems since 1973 with products covering PTZ cameras, robotic systems for broadcast cameras, pedestals, and tracking systems. Partnership since 2010.
• AtemecoreTechnology or IntegrationAteme is synonymous with high-end encoding solutions for contribution/distribution via ASI, IP, and RF. After acquiring ANEVIA, Ateme is a leading manufacturer for video flows and multiscreen TV. Partnership since 2010.
• ChyroncoreTechnology or IntegrationChyron is the world leader in graphics with solutions for news, weather, sports, and stadium graphics. Partnership since 2009.
• EditsharecoreTechnology or IntegrationEditshare manufactures asset management and online storage systems enabling collaborative NLE workflows. Partnership since 2007.
• For-AcoreTechnology or IntegrationFor-A is a reliable Japanese manufacturer with high design/manufacturing standards and good price-performance ratio covering video mixers, routers, multiviewers, interfaces, video processors, servers, and Ultra Slow Motion Cameras. Partnership since 2005.
• AxelcoreTechnology or IntegrationAxel is an Italian manufacturer with TV and radio automations, MAM systems, character generators, audio mixers/processors, RDS, and telephone hybrids. Partnership since 2008.
• LitepanelscoreTechnology or IntegrationLitepanels is a member of VITEC group with full range of panel and on-camera LED lights and LED Fresnels. Partnership since 2010.
• Marshall ElectronicscoreTechnology or IntegrationMarshall offers flexible solutions for monitors (Rack and camera mount), small cameras, fixed and PTZ cameras, converters, IP transmitters, and peripherals with good price-performance ratio. Partnership since 2005.
• HaivisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationHaivision is a leading company in live video streaming encoders and decoders with over 25,000 customers using their products for high quality video with very low latency. Partnership since 2005.
• Rohde-SchwarzcoreTechnology or IntegrationRohde-Schwarz manufactures reliable broadcast products including Venice series of media servers and Spycerbox media storage. Partnership since 2020.
• LeadercoreTechnology or IntegrationLeader is a leading manufacturer of signal monitoring and analysis systems. Partnership since 2013.
• BrainstormcoreTechnology or IntegrationBrainstorm is a manufacturer of virtual sets and augmented reality systems. Partnership since 2015 for BRAINSTORM 3D solutions.
• ENCOcoreTechnology or IntegrationENCO is a pioneer in radio automation systems with DAD and offers solutions for automated caption/translation, compliance monitoring, instant video playout, and automated video switching. Partnership since 2019.
• STUDERcoreTechnology or IntegrationSTUDER is a leading manufacturer of audio mixing systems, now under EVERTZ guidance, returning with new products for television and radio.
• AutocuecoreTechnology or IntegrationAutocue is a manufacturer of teleprompting systems with history since 1955. Member of VITEC group. Partnership since 2010.
• BLTcoreTechnology or IntegrationBLT is a traditional video server manufacturer specializing in instant replay systems for sports and shows with multi-channel systems in HD and UHD formats.
• AxiacoreTechnology or IntegrationAxia invented AoIP in 2003 creating unique network infrastructure for radio. LiveWire protocol led to AES67 standard. Member of TELOS ALLIANCE. Partnership since 2019.
• AngelbirdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAngelbird provides creative freedom with professional media storage and accessories.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VidOvation: US-based broadcast and AV systems integrator specializing in video-over-IP, contribution, and live production solutions from complementary vendor partners (TVU, Haivision, Blackmagic, Evertz). Closely comparable in product mix and project-based delivery to broadcasters, enterprises, and government clients.
• Videlio: European-headquartered audiovisual and broadcast systems integrator with a comparable end-to-end offering (design, integration, support) for TV/radio stations, OB vans, and studios, and a multi-country footprint overlapping with Ariston's Balkans/Middle East ambitions. Direct competitive peer in regional broadcast integration.

Broad incumbents

• Ross Video: Canadian broadcast technology manufacturer (vision mixers, routing, graphics, production switchers, newsroom) with a global channel of integrators including Ariston. Comparable as a counterparty in OB van and studio builds and as an overlapping portfolio of broadcast playout and production technology.
• Imagine Communications: Global broadcast technology vendor for playout, advertising, routing, and multiscreen delivery. Comparable as a competitor for the same broadcaster capex on playout, IP transition, and ad insertion that Ariston integrates via partners like Ateme, Evertz, and VSN.
• Evertz: Canadian broadcast infrastructure manufacturer (routing, IP networks, playout, media transport) and one of Ariston's longest-standing core partners. Comparable because it competes for the same end-customer wallet share and could at times sell direct alongside the integrator channel.
• Vizrt Group: Norwegian-headquartered broadcast graphics, playout, and newsroom software provider (Vizrt, NewTek, NDI) addressing graphics, virtual sets, and IP production workflows. Comparable in studio build-outs, graphics/virtual set projects, and increasingly in IP-based workflows Ariston is helping its customers adopt.
• Grass Valley: Global broadcast technology incumbent offering cameras, switchers, routing, playout, and MAM used by the same TV and radio station customers Ariston serves. Operates a direct sales and integrator channel that competes for the same end accounts in MCR, studio, and playout deals.
• Sony Professional Services: Sony's in-house professional services and systems integration arm, sitting at the other end of Ariston's longest-standing partnership. Comparable as a direct competitor on large turnkey broadcast projects where Sony chooses between Ariston and its own services organization.

Emerging players

• Tedial: Spain-based MAM, PAM, and archive specialist commonly used by European broadcasters alongside or in competition with the VSN/Editshare solutions Ariston integrates. Comparable in the asset management and archive sub-domain and as another European-headquartered specialist in the same customer base.
• Telos Alliance: Broadcast audio specialist (Telos, Omnia, Axia, Linear Acoustic) and Ariston partner, with growing AoIP and radio automation solutions directly addressing the radio and TV audio segment Ariston serves. Closely comparable in customer overlap and product-line adjacency in radio/AoIP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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