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NBC SPORTS PARTNERS WITH PIXELLOT
EDITSHARE SUPPLIES ASIAN TOUR MEDIA BROADCAST SOLUTIONS BUILDS SUPERSPORT’S SECOND OB VAN Broadcast Solutions has built a second all-IP OB van for South African broadcaster Supersport. The unit, called IP2 (or The Princess according to Supersport) is a smaller version of IP1 – affectionately known as The Queen. With almost identical specs, IP2 includes a Sony XVS 9000 4 M/E switcher, a 64 fader Calrec Artemis audio mixer, EVS replay servers, several Sony cameras and much more. Editshare has provided Singaporean Asian Tour Media with a shared storage system, enabling the company to cover the Asian Golf Tour. It had an existing shared storage network, but it was limited. The new system supports 4K Ultra HD and improves Asian Tour Media’s asset management and workflow efficiency. It allows editors to access clips, whether on the go or at HQ. Sport production company Whisper will continue producing Channel 4’s Formula 1 coverage – including a live broadcast of the British Grand Prix, qualifying and practice rounds and highlights of international F1 races – until 2026. The relationship began in 2016, with the extension following the decision to keep F1 on free-to-air UK television for the next two years. CHANNEL 4 AND WHISPER CONTINUE FORMULA 1 COVERAGE NBC Sports Next’s Sportengine has announced a collaboration with Pixellot, offering its AI-automated streaming cameras and analytics solutions to local sporting venues across North America, free of charge. This partnership will encourage venues both big and small to enhance their livestreaming capabilities, thanks to Pixellot’s simple set-up and high production value.
One of the world’s largest marathons, the TCS New York City Marathon sees more than 51,000 racers running through all five boroughs over 26.2 miles, with millions of viewers watching. The most recent marathon used Haivision video solutions to successfully broadcast the annual event. Live production company CP Communications installed Haivision’s mobile video transmitters – including the Pro460 and Pro360 – in Smart cars, on electric bikes and in production trucks, allowing the race to be broadcast in real time over 4G and 5G networks. CP also deployed Haivision’s Makito X4 video encoders and decoders at the start and finish lines, sending video feeds which doubled as security surveillance. In total, CP established four on-prem and three remote production sites, all enhanced with Haivision’s video solutions, bringing audiences an unrivalled viewing experience. HAIVISION HELPS COVER NYC MARATHON
RIEDEL AND KALAAM ENHANCE MENA-REGION MOTORSPORT
Riedel Networks has announced a strategic partnership with Bahrain- based Kalaam Carrier Solutions – a collaboration that aims to enhance the MENA region’s motorsport experience and establish a sturdy network infrastructure within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). So far, Riedel and Kalaam have improved connectivity by 41%, decreasing the round-trip delay from Riedel’s Milan POP to Middle East POP from 120 to 70 milliseconds. Riedel’s new POP in Bahrain will rely on Kalaam’s terrestrial cable system, covering Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE. “Collaborating with Riedel has allowed Kalaam to continue to
cater to strategic industries and mission-critical projects within the GCC, such as the world’s largest motorsports events, where quality and performance of the connectivity solution is paramount for success,” said Veer Passi, Kalaam’s group CEO.
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