deltatre and EBU announce a busine partnership

deltatre and EBU announce a business partnership posted: 26/10/2015

Digital and broadcast sports specialist deltatre has signed a deal with top public service media alliance, European Broadcasting Union (EBU), to act as partners for the delivery of next level Digital and TV sport content for the use of sports federations and rights-holders.

The partnership aims at offering wider reach for new audiences enhancing the first screen experience as well as the second-screen and direct-to-fans digital channels, through a vast range of new services in a combined turnkey solution:

At operational venues, collection of in-game data and production of digital content directly generating among alia, data feeds, digital live streams, near-live video clips and graphics assets;

Delivery of broadcast quality as well as digital content from the venues, leveraging the Eurovision satellite and fibre networks, as well as making use of cloud-based solutions for secure real-time access, storage and editing;

Publication of all digital content (live feed, clips, data and graphics) through cloud origins and APIs;

Deployment of dedicated private infrastructure at the venue and at the broadcasters' premises (EBU box) to ensure delivery and repository of all live and quasi-live content produced at-venue as well as non-live complementary content from archives and/or other sources;

Innovative direct to fan, white-label digital solutions to deliver more of the content produced on-venue beyond the multilateral production.

Ultimately the Parties together are uniquely positioned to offer innovative services for sports federations and rights-holders broadcasters to enhance the viewing experience of the public on all multi-media platforms - first screen, OTT, web, mobile, 2nd screen, etc - through advanced and highly customizable technological solutions.

Our successful collaboration with EBU began last August, through the UEFA Next Generation Digital Production and services program, which brings unprecedented new value to fans and broadcasters. We want to expand what we already have done together in football to many other sports. - said Gilles Mas, Digital Host Services Director at deltatre

In our continuous search for innovative ways to enable federations and broadcasters thrive in the digital transformation age, we are convinced that the partnership with EBU will connect deltatre right at the centre of the distribution network. - added Carlo De Marchis, Chief Marketing & Product Officer at deltatre.

It is a significant step forward for the sport media industry. - Said Stefan K rten, Director of the Sport and Business Department of EBU - We are thrilled to join forces with deltatre, tap into their extensive sports expertise and, together, leverage sport consumption across all platforms.

Our ability to deliver highly secured feeds, both video and data, as well as our advanced technical infrastructure at both ends of EBU's global private transmission network, when combined with deltatre's experience and capabilities in the digital world, provide a service solution that is unique in the marketplace today added Graham Warren, Director of Network at EBU.

About EBU:

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) was established in 1950 and is now the world's foremost alliance of public service media (PSM) with 73 Members in 56 countries in Europe and beyond. Between them, they operate over 1,700 television channels and radio stations reaching one billion people in around 120 languages.

The EBUs mission is to safeguard the role of PSM and promote its indispensable contribution to society. It is the point of reference for industry expertise and a core for European media knowledge and innovation.The EBU operates EUROVISION and EURORADIO.

EUROVISION is the media industry's premier distributor and producer of top-quality live news, sport, entertainment, cultural and music content. Through EUROVISION, the EBU provides broadcasters with on-site facilities and services for major world events in news, sport and culture.The EUROVISION satellite and fibre network is the largest and most reliable in the world.

EUROVISIONs staff of experienced media professionals acquires and manage media rights on behalf of EBU Members for major sports and music events. They also provide network, transmission and events services for the broadcasting industry.

About deltatre:

There is a way to make sport events come to life for audiences everywhere. Using innovative technology, creativity and total commitment, the people at deltatre do exactly that. With staff in Turin, London, Manchester, Geneva, Paris, Munich, Portland, Miami, Sydney, Mumbai and Singapore, deltatre has over 29 years' experience at the highest level of international sport. Always striving for the next level of interaction, we consider the future of global sport engagement to be multi-platform and social. Today, the greatest sport events on earth are more immersive, collaborative, and inclusive thanks to our cutting edge technologies. Sport fans become an active part of the event, connecting socially and sharing their passion, wherever they are. By harnessing our experience, technical skills and passion for sport, we help keep our clients one step ahead.

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