The 2024 Summer Games in Paris witnessed the most successful deployment in LiveU’s history, setting new benchmarks for the use of its technology in global news and sports coverage. Over 1,000 LiveU portable units were in action, serving broadcasters from 62 countries and delivering more than 70,000 hours of live broadcasts.
LiveU’s IP-video EcoSystem was the backbone for its customers’ live streaming during the Games, representing a nearly 40% increase compared to the Tokyo Games. The deployment handled a massive 62TB of data transmission, further demonstrating the trust of broadcasters in LiveU’s IP-video technology.
From inside the grand competition venues and boats on the Seine during the Opening Ceremony to the athlete Village, and vibrant streets around Paris, LiveU’s IP 5G bonding technology with optimized data plans provided resilient and versatile live coverage. LiveU’s LU800 multi-camera encoders enabled broadcasters to bring all the action and atmosphere to viewers back home, without the restriction of traditional broadcast equipment. Over 50 percent of the LiveU units took advantage of the local 5G network infrastructure to achieve maximum performance with increased bandwidth efficiency.
LiveU’s cloud solutions also played a key role, with the LiveU Matrix cloud IP distribution platform enabling key moments to be shared in real-time; around 800 live feeds were grabbed by global takers. Additional solutions deployed included LiveU Ingest for automatic recording, speeding up the production workflow, and LiveU’s remote production tools like Video Return, which ensured high-quality live broadcasts between the crew and control room.
Combined with a remote production workflow, LiveU’s solutions promoted greater sustainability, reducing travel and the transport of heavy equipment.
“The 2024 Summer Games is a testament to LiveU’s ongoing commitment to innovation and customer support. By enabling broadcasters to produce more content from locations around Paris with an efficient set-up, LiveU has once again proven its value as a trusted partner in live broadcasting. We’re honored to support broadcasters from around the world, helping them deliver exceptional coverage with our resilient IP-video solutions and efficient workflows. This event has truly showcased the reliability, quality, and flexibility of our technology while ensuring the peace of mind that is critical for a global event like this,” said Omer Feingold, Vice President of Sales Engineering & Events Management, LiveU.
Camera crews from all around the world used LiveU around Paris, including:
LiveU’s on-site operation included a dedicated team of over 10 multilingual engineers and event managers stationed across three dedicated locations in Paris, including within the IBC and a central Paris location along the Seine. This enhanced service ensured that customers could rely on quick responses and hands-on support, complemented by LiveU’s remote round-the-clock support team. Feingold continued, “For a number of key customers, LiveU also played a crucial role in managing unique projects, such as back up for main feeds and delivering monitoring feeds for remote referees. As the Summer Games come to a close, LiveU’s journey in Paris is far from over. The company will continue to support its customers during the upcoming Para Summer Games, ensuring the same level of excellence in live coverage.”