Appear, a global leader in live production technology, is set to support the live delivery of thousands of camera feeds to billions of fans worldwide during this year’s summer sports events.
Appear’s advanced media processing and delivery technology will ensure high-quality and efficient live sports productions for broadcasters and operators involved in the majority of this summer’s global sporting events.
Supporting Global Sports Viewership
Thomas Bostrøm Jørgensen, CEO at Appear, emphasized the scale of the audience that sports broadcasters will reach this summer, covering events such as football, tennis, motorsport, and international multi-sport competitions. He highlighted the importance of having a technology infrastructure that meets the growing demands for more immersive and higher-quality sports experiences. Appear’s technology supports increased content monetization and higher production value in an efficient and sustainable manner.
Enhanced Fan Experiences with Efficient Operations
Appear’s media processing and content delivery solutions enhance fan experiences through streamlined, cost-efficient, and environmentally sustainable operations. These solutions offer multiple functions in a compact modular footprint, which can be adapted for various live production scenarios. The high density of Appear’s hardware significantly reduces the required rack space and power consumption on-site. Additionally, shipping costs and associated emissions for field acquisition kits are reduced by over 80%.
Leading Technology for Premium Events
Jørgensen noted that Appear’s market-leading capabilities and the reputation of the Appear X Platform make it the preferred choice for premium global sporting events. The company’s collaboration with leading sports broadcasters ensures that billions of sports fans will enjoy exceptional live sports experiences this summer. Appear is committed to helping its customers deliver the best possible live sports productions and the highest production value.
Comprehensive and Resilient Content Delivery Solutions
Appear’s media processing and delivery solutions offer unmatched flexibility, density, and cost-efficiency. The Appear X Platform empowers broadcasters and service providers to facilitate live contributions with advanced remote production and distribution workflows globally. Integration with leading industry standards such as HEVC/AVC, ST-2110, JPEG-XS, NMOS, and high-capacity SRT, along with a diverse range of processing functionalities, Network Address Translation (NAT), and firewall features, ensure a comprehensive and resilient solution for content delivery.
About Appear
Appear, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, is a leading provider of media processing and delivery technology. The company specializes in high-capacity, sustainable solutions designed to support complex live event production scenarios. Appear’s technology includes the market-leading X Platform, which is known for its modularity, efficiency, and ability to handle multiple functions within a single chassis. This reduces operational complexity and rack space requirements for broadcasters and service providers.
News source: https://www.appear.net/
