VITEC, a worldwide leader in advanced video encoding and streaming solutions,
announced today that it has been chosen by the Sacramento Kings to provide their
high-definition (HD), ultra-low-latency IP streaming and digital signage capabilities
throughout the team’s new arena, Golden 1 Centre. With VITEC’s EZ TV IPTV Venue
Solution, every display becomes a new opportunity for fan engagement and
revenue-building, while providing a media-rich game day experience.
“VITEC’s EZ TV IPTV Venue Solution is a dynamic and comprehensive solution that
allows stadiums and arenas to stream high-quality, live on-demand video over their
existing IP infrastructure,” said Michael Chorpash, vice president of sales at VITEC.
“Using our IPTV solution, Golden 1 Centre will be able to deliver a one-of-a-kind fan
experience, drive revenue opportunities, and manage a complete IPTV and digital
signage experience through a single centralized system.”
VITEC’s combination of low-latency streaming video and centralized management
were key to the Sacramento Kings’ decision in selecting VITEC’s IPTV and digital
signage solution. With the EZ TV’s scalable architecture, the arena will have an
affordable end-to-end streaming video system that displays flawless HD video with
ultra-low latency over IP networks throughout the concourse, concessions, and
suites within Golden 1 Centre.
Using VITEC’s EZ TV IPTV Venue Solution, Golden 1 Centre administrators will be
able to create and schedule video-rich digital signage seamlessly for any of the
arena’s more than 700 displays, providing an optimized solution for every screen.
From a single location, the EZ TV administrators will be able to efficiently schedule,
control, and distribute the arena’s live feeds and on-demand content to all TV end-
points, as well as PC users and mobile clients while gathering advanced analytics.
The Golden 1 Centre will now be able to provide the ultimate fan experience
customized to any screen, anywhere in the arena.
