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Sidera Networks (News - Alert), a global provider of fiber optic-based network solutions, announced that New England Sports Network (NESN), a top sports network, has selected Sidera to enable simulcast programming for regional broadcasts of the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins games.

NESN strengthened its relationship with Sidera because of Sidera’s connectivity and attentive support.

Leveraging the new solution from Sidera, NESN can ensure a strong communications infrastructure to broadcast Boston-area sports news and programs, support live feeds, enabling broadcasting of the Dennis and Callahan Show.

“We rely on Sidera Networks for high quality, reliable, ‘always on’ network solutions,” comments David Desrochers, VP of Engineering for NESN, in a statement. “Since 2003, our experience with Sidera’s network has been flawless. Sidera continues to implement new services and is able to deliver them under aggressive timelines.”

Sidera has provided a new dark fiber connection to enable the nationwide simulcast of sports programming from the WEEI Sports Radio to its Watertown, MA broadcasting headquarters.

“Sports fans depend on NESN and its programming partners for the latest sports news and live game broadcasts. There is no tolerance for delays or network downtime when a game is on and viewers are tuned-in,” said Mike Sicoli, CEO of Sidera Networks.

“Our network is engineered to ensure a high quality customer experience and guarantee uptime. We are thrilled to provide the communications infrastructure that enables quality sports programming to be delivered day in and day out,” Sicoli added.

Recently, Sidera Networks announced the expansion of its fiber network in Bristol County to further support OSHEAN project. OSHEAN is a non-profit coalition of universities, hospitals, government agencies, and other non-profit organizations dedicated to providing Internet-based technology solutions for its member institutions and the communities.