footprint, how to make it more efficient over IP networks and how to achieve the best possible quality at the most affordable cost.” For the first time at an Olympics, much of Panasonic’s equipment was connected over IP – a decision which signals the company’s (as well as the industry’s) increasingly wide adoption of software-based technology to replace dedicated hardware. This in turn better enables the more sustainable remote production, with a complete ecosystem of system integrators and rental companies ‘able to run the Games on behalf of Panasonic,’ according to Meterian. MAKING HISTORY Following a long-standing tradition of supporting both the Olympics (since 1987) and the Paralympics (since 2014), Panasonic helped bring Paris 2024 to life, both for fans attending in person and for spectators watching from afar. The company captured the action as the USA took home eight gold medals (28 medals total) in swimming, with Katie Ledecky becoming the most decorated female swimmer in Olympic Games history. The Australian team – nicknamed the Dolphins – also performed admirably, adding 19 medals (including seven gold) to their Games total of 53. Also taking place in the La Défense Arena, water polo saw a thrilling ten days of preliminary rounds, followed by two days of quarter-finals, two of semi-finals and two of medal matches. Panasonic projections were in play as Spain and Serbia won gold in the women’s and men’s matches, respectively – giving the Serbian men’s team its third consecutive gold and the Spanish women’s team a historic first. “Paris is a special place – having the Games here is amazing,” exclaims Chesterton, who said he felt ‘excited’ about his work on behalf of Panasonic. Meterian concurs: “All of these athletes are coming to fight for one medal. It’s always great to see them during the Games.” Ryder concludes: “I always so feel incredibly fortunate to be part of such a colossal event. It certainly never gets boring.” And as a Worldwide Partner, it likely never will; Panasonic will be continuing its work on Paris 2024 during the upcoming 17th Summer Paralympic Games. connect.panasonic.eu
POOL YOUR RESOURCES Projection mapping tech from Panasonic lit up the Olympic swimming meet
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION Installing all the kit was a huge team effort, pulled together with the Kairos IT/IP platform
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