SPORTS REPORTER
Seamless live race content
lobecast is teaming up with Racer Network to power live and on-demand motorsports content across both the Racer Network
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and Racer+ streaming app. In 2025, Racer will broadcast over 300 live races alongside highlights, car-build shows, live auctions and talk shows. “Partnering with Globecast allows us to focus on what we do best – acquiring and producing thrilling motorsports and car culture content,” said CJ Olivares, president of Racer Network. “With decades of experience, Globecast’s talented operations centre team expertly manages our video delivery workflow and gives us confidence that our programming will provide audiences with an unparalleled viewing experience.” Globecast’s Westlake Village facility provides cloud playout, live integration, satellite and OTT distribution and advanced graphics support. Neil Butterfield, director of sales and live events, said: “Our new facility will provide Racer Network with a seamless and future-proof workflow.”
New tools tackle streaming churn
Riedel releases Ref Suite
vergent is set to debut a powerful new suite of solutions at IBC 2025.
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iedel Communications has just launched Ref Suite, a new managed
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Designed to help streaming, sports and pay TV companies accelerate subscriber growth, maximise revenue and deepen engagement, the launch of these tools expands Evergent’s platform into a complete end-to- end system for managing the entire subscriber lifecycle. Backed by experience onboarding more than 950 million subscribers across 180 countries for brands including Sky, Sony Pictures, Brit Box, Direc TV and the NBA, Evergent has built its new offerings around value-generating AI tools and global market expertise.
technology solution designed to streamline refereeing, coaching and broadcast operations in live sports. It blends hardware, software, cloud services and 24/7 remote support into a single, scalable ecosystem. Ref Suite’s five modules are: Ref Cam, Ref Box, Ref Comms, Coach Comms and Ref Cloud. From head-mounted referee cameras and VAR systems to wireless communication and cloud media management, it
provides real-time coordination, decision-making and immersive broadcast perspectives. “It’s the culmination of years of field experience, product innovation and direct collaboration with leading sports organisations,” said Lutz Rathmann, director of the managed technology division at Riedel Communications.
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