Levira Media Services has officially opened its new facility in Leeds, marking a major step forward in the company’s UK expansion and its commitment to delivering agile, future-ready broadcast and media distribution solutions.
Located within AQL’s Salem Chapel data centre, the new facility represents the next evolution of Levira’s infrastructure, combining broadcast-grade reliability with IT-driven flexibility to support the next generation of content delivery. The site provides a technical backbone for broadcasters, OTT platforms, and content owners across the UK and beyond.
Importantly, the launch reinforces Levira's belief that while technology is key, so is a local team with years of hands-on experience running services for all the major broadcasters and content owners in the UK. Levira’s UK-based specialists bring deep operational knowledge, on-the-ground responsiveness, and a partnership-led approach that ensures technology is matched by trusted service delivery.
The facility is fully integrated within AQL’s Tier 3+ colocation and telecom hub, featuring redundant power, ISO 27001-certified security, and IXLeeds peering. This environment underpins Levira’s IP-based playout, cloud ingest, transcoding, and real-time delivery services for both linear and non-linear workflows. The result is a hybrid broadcast–telecom node that delivers low-latency, high-availability media operations capable of scaling with the industry’s growing demands.
“Our new Leeds facility embodies what Levira Media Services stands for – agility, flexibility, and enabling true partnership,” said Martti Kinkar, CEO of Levira Media Services. “We’ve built an environment that fuses proven broadcast performance with forward-thinking, IT-driven innovation. This facility is not just about capacity; it’s about enabling UK broadcasters and media organisations to adapt faster, collaborate more closely, and embrace technology built for the future.”
Tiit Tammiste, CEO of Levira, added: “The decision to invest in the UK was driven by our belief in the strength and creativity of this market. Establishing a state-of-the-art facility in Leeds, backed by a dedicated UK team, ensures we can deliver the same quality, resilience, and innovation that Levira is known for across Europe, now tailored to local needs. This is about long-term partnership and building a sustainable foundation for growth.”
The opening of the Leeds facility follows the establishment of Levira Media Services, the company’s UK entity launched earlier this year. Together, they form the cornerstone of Levira’s strategy to expand its presence in key global media markets and to deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions for content delivery.
