LiveU and ARK push IP sports production across India
ARK Infosolutions and LiveU have partnered to enable live IP streaming for sports broadcasting in India, utilizing LiveU's bonded cellular technology and cloud-based workflows for events like the TATA Mumbai Marathon, Hero Women's Indian Open, and Durand Cup Football Tournament. This collaboration addresses challenges such as mobility, network stability, and production complexity across diverse sports events.
Key Takeaways
- LiveU’s platform centers on bonded cellular transmission, 5G connectivity, and cloud-based workflows for live sports production.
- TATA Mumbai Marathon coverage used LiveU LU800 field units at multiple points along a 42-kilometer route.
- At the Hero Women’s Indian Open, LiveU LU800 encoders supported multi-camera coverage at DLF Golf and Country Club.
- Kaleidoscope Production and Services LLP used LiveU LU810 rackmount encoders for the Durand Cup Football Tournament across multiple cities.
- LiveU says its Reliable Transport protocol aggregates 5G, 4G, Wi‑Fi, and Ethernet connections instead of relying on a single link.
Why It Matters
The immediate effect is simpler live contribution from locations where fixed fiber or satellite trucks are harder to use, especially on moving routes, golf courses, and multi-city tournaments. ARK’s role as a value-added distributor puts the workflow in front of broadcasters and production teams that need mobile, cloud-based setups rather than heavier on-site infrastructure. The article frames this as part of a broader move toward IP-based contribution and remote production in India. What to watch next is whether these deployments extend beyond the events named here and into additional sports formats using the LU800 and LU810.
Read full article at arkinfo.in
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