EUROVISION Mounts Biggest Ever Broadcast Operation at 2014 World Cup

EUROVISION Mounts Biggest Ever Broadcast Operation at 2014 World Cup

GENEVA, June 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --



As the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil(TM) gets under way, EUROVISION
[http://eurovision.net ] is mounting its largest ever broadcast services operation,
enabling viewers worldwide to experience all the action during the tournament on and off
the pitch.



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HD signals of all 64 games from 12 different stadiums around the country will be
distributed to rightsholders throughout the month-long event.



For the first time, 3 games including the final will be broadcast in 4K resolution, or
ultra-high definition, using EUROVISION's global network. EUROVISION is also assisting
broadcasters to deliver match commentary to millions of viewers worldwide by providing
data lines via satellite.



Content will also be carried via EUROVISION's fibre optic FiNE
[http://www.eurovision.net/mini_cms/media/1050/Global_Connectivity_map_Apr2014_cmyk_a4_LIGHT.pdf ]
network in which 10 GB/s circuits will carry over 120 video services from the
various venues to the rightsholders and over 30 return feeds in addition to other data and
control circuits.



Some services will be distributed via satellite from Brazil and via fibre feeds to the
EUROVISION Hypermux
[http://www3.ebu.ch/sites/ebu/contents/news/2013/08/eurovision-rewrites-the-rules-wi.html ]
ultra-high efficiency multiplex platform. Hypermux increases the transmission capacity of
EUROVISION's satellite transponders and boosts network efficiency by more than 25%, while
also increasing flexibility and security.



Graham Warren, Director of Network for EUROVISION said: "This is the biggest and most
complicated broadcast operation EUROVISION has ever undertaken."



He added, "We are proud to be bringing the world's largest football event, and
surrounding activities, to millions of homes around the world."



EUROVISION Special Events [http://eurovision.net/ops/events.php ] is providing a full
range of production and transmission services for broadcasters to transmit live or feed
recorded material in HD & SD from 10 different locations in Brazil, each outside the
official FIFA exclusive zones reserved for rightsholders only. There will also be a mobile
feed point to assist broadcasters to cover breaking news throughout the tournament.



EUROVISION will also facilitate satellite and fibre transmissions from numerous
national base camps including those belonging to the teams from Germany, Italy, Portugal,
the Netherlands, France and Belgium.



Agnieszka Czerska
Manager of Marketing
czerska@eurovision.net
T +41-22-717-2138




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