Ryerson University Deploys PESA Live To Deliver Multi-Channel Streaming Video For CIS Basketball Championship Attendees

PESA, a leading designer and manufacturer of streaming solutions as well as professional audio and video distribution products, and the RTA School of Media at Ryerson University in Toronto today announced the PESA Live multi-channel streaming video app will be available for download and use during the 2015 CIS National Mens Final 8 Tournament at Ryersons Mattamy Athletic Centre (formerly the Maple Leaf Gardens) , March 12-15. Created in partnership with RTA and computer science students, the free app allows users to create a customizable video experience, with access to up to four simultaneous video feeds, synchronized audio content, and the option to live tweet during the games.

This is a significant partnership for the RTA School of Media and PESA, said Rick Grunberg, associate professor, RTA School of Media, who led the research project. As a media school, its important for us to provide in-depth sports coverage, and this app allows us to innovate the way our audiences engage with live broadcasts and with each other.

The free app for Android and iOS portable devices streams content to a unique quad screen display. Using an intuitive interface, attendees can select between different synchronized video sources to watch during a live event, plus access Twitter within the app without missing the presentation. RTA students produced multi-camera content and a promotional video for the product, while Ryerson computer science students helped to create the applications.

PESA was thrilled with the Ryerson partnership, added Howard Sutton, executive chairman of PESA. PESA hired two full-time Ryerson graduates, which was not in the original plan, but we were so impressed with the quality of work, it changed our minds!

The PESA Live app is part of the new PESA Live Services (PLS) system, which is built around the PESA Xstream streaming media appliance. The C58 allows up to five video and eight audio sources to be combined, synchronized, and mixed in real time without timing or latency issues. The PESA Live app also allows content producers to add logos and other branding to the video, as well as insert revenue generating advertising.

About the RTA School of Media

The RTA School of Media at Ryerson University is Canadas premier school of Media Production, Media Art and broadcasting. Established over sixty years ago, RTA provides students with an intense and rewarding education in all aspects of media creation and scholarship.

About Ryerson University

Ryerson University is Canadas leader in innovative, career-oriented education and a university clearly on the move. With a mission to serve societal need, and a long-standing commitment to engaging its community, Ryerson offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. Distinctly urban, culturally diverse and inclusive, the university is home to more than 38,000 students, including 2,300 masters and PhD students, nearly 2,700 faculty and staff, and more than 155,000 alumni worldwide. Research at Ryerson is on a trajectory of success and growth: externally funded research has doubled in the past four years. The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is Canadas leading provider of university-based adult education. For more information, visit www.ryerson.ca.

About PESA

As a leading provider of audio/video (A/V) Baseband and IP connectivity products, PESA offers a wide selection of multi-path streaming products, routing switchers, matrix switchers, extenders, converters, media extenders, and signal processing gear to support government, military, industrial, commercial, medical, broadcast, and mobile truck applications. From large to small-scale A/V routing and extender products to multiple IP streaming appliances, PESA offers a diverse suite of AV products, all of which are supported by 24/7 technical support. PESA is located in Huntsville, Ala., with regional sales offices throughout North America and China. Our cost effective solutions are available around the world through our industry leading team of Channel Partners offering local support and installation. All products mentioned herein are trademarked property. Learn more about us at www.pesa.com. Follow us on Twitter: @PESA_ONLINE.

LINK:	http://www.tv-bay.com/news/Ryerson_University_Deploys_PESA_Live_To_Del...
	See more stories from tvbay

Most recent headlines