RMF FM seeks investment partners for new TV station

Krakow-based radio station RMF FM, which is preparing to launch a new TV station, RMF TV, is seeking partners for the new project. Rotschild, as well as Innova Capital investment fund, are reported to be interested in the investment. Talks on the project are currently being held by the radio station's co-owner, Broker FM. It is said that the parties will reach an agreement next week. The future television company has already obtained permission to broadcast its programs via satellite; however, market analysts are skeptical about the success of the television station. "In order for the project to succeed commercially, the TV station audience share would have to reach at least 5%. Obtaining this only on the basis of cable and satellite is practically impossible," said Jakub Biedrzynski from media house, OMD Poland. The profile of RMF TV is planned to approach that of MTV Polska or Viva. Its profits would not be generated from advertising, but from the sale of its content to cable and satellite operators. (Puls Biznesu, p. 3) A.Z. Optimus loses tender for the supply of school computers The offers made by Prokom, Ster-Projekt and Ofek were deemed the best in the tender concerning the supply of computers for schools. The major loser appears to be Optimus. All the winning players suggested JTT computers. fourth and final round of the tender is to take place on Thursday; the biggest chances of success are given to Comarch, which offered NTT computers. "These results are the recommendations of a special committee dealing with the tender; however, they still need to be accepted by the general director. Before the contracts are signed, some time needs to be reserved for potential complaints from the companies whose offers were rejected," said an anonymous source from the ministry. Optimus, the supplier of Batela and Wasko, was an unexpected loser, since the offers of the two companies contained mistakes. (Puls Biznesu, p. 8) A.C.