Hawaii's First Surfing Contest to Be Broadcasted by Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation Using an IP Backhaul
(SPORTS TECHNOLOGY)
Ubiquity plans to unveil the newest broadcasting technology while working with Time Warner Oceanic (News - Alert) Cable to broadcast the 2010 Sponsor Me Hawaii Ala Moana Bowls Event live from Magic Island on June 14-26, 2010. Ubiquity will broadcast the Ala Moana Event live on the internet, Time Warner (News - Alert) Oceanic Cable, and on cellular platforms. Ubiquity will provide broadcasters with a direct IP stream eliminating the need for expensive satellite trucks, production equipment, and costly fixed fiber drops. By using an IP backhaul broadcasters are afforded the flexibility and mobility needed to deliver a cost effective HD broadcast.
Founder of Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation Chris Carmichael said, "Broadcasting live action sports events are in my blood. After working on this for 9 years, the technology has finally caught up with reality."
Ubiquity's Director of live webcasts, Daniel Swiney, who has done over 100 live broadcasts, said "The first pre-tests of the Sponsor Me Hawaii Ala Moana Bowls contest have gone extremely well. We are excited with the initial results."
Time Warner Oceanic Cable is excited to be part of such a ground- breaking innovation in live broadcasting. Dean Luke, Oceanic broadcast coordinator says, "To back our existing fiber transport systems, Oceanic is exploring IP based solutions and other technologies that allow live surfing webcasts to be seen by our cable customers in Hawaii. For us and Ubiquity, this contest serves as a test bed for wireless IP to TV transmission. This is Oceanic's first go at this new delivery method for a live surf event. We're excited with the potential it offers."
Ubiquity has found a way to broadcast live events over the internet, television, and mobile phones from hard to reach places. Ala Moana Bowls is broadcast live from a beach with limited accessibility where traditional broadcasting equipment would be difficult to setup.
Emmy Award winner and producer Steve Jacobs of Ubiquity said, "Ubiquity is at the forefront of broadcasting technology." Ubiquity's broadcasting technology will be unveiled to the world in June.
Ala Moana Bowls is a beautiful location for a live broadcast. It is nestled in between the beautiful Diamond Head volcanic range and the bustling metropolis of Honolulu, Hawaii. Ala Moana provides a perfectly organic backdrop with its amazing surf and picturesque location. Ubiquity is bringing the next generation of broadcasting and technology to life by broadcasting live events from impossible to reach places for the entire world to see.
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Edited by Alice Straight
