BITGRAVITY ANNOUNCES 1080P HD LIVE STREAMING.BitGravity, Inc., Palm Springs, the innovative next-generation Content Delivery Network (CDN (Content Delivery Network) A system of distributed content on a large intranet or the public Internet in which copies of content are replicated and cached throughout the network. ) provider has announced the availability of BG Live HD, the first affordable, true HD, online streaming service for live events in 1080p or 720p resolution. BG Live HD is a Flash-based, highly scalable, streaming service built on BitGravity's Distributed Origin-based network which minimizes latency to create a superior viewing experience and low total cost of ownership. "The notion of HD live broadcasting over the Internet is not earth shattering. Doing it in a way that enables wide adoption is," said Perry Wu Perry Wu, is the was a partner in ComVentures a venture firm in Palo Alto California. He left the venture world in 2005 to co-found BitGravity in 2005 where he is currently the CEO. , co-founder and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of BitGravity. "Technology is not meaningful if we only deliver four out of five requirements that customers demand. TV-quality 720p and 1080p HD with only a few seconds delay off live, no client download Refers to a software application that is downloaded from the Internet and installed in the user's computer. Although countless Internet-based applications can be performed from within a Web browser, there are many "rich client" applications that require a more powerful program in the , simple set-up, scalability, and affordability are the table stakes for being a player in this space." "BitGravity is a game changer Changer The name given to a clearing member that is willing to assume the opposite position of a futures contract within a larger alternative exchange, of which it also is a clearing member. in online video. The online live broadcast market has taken off and will ultimately deliver affordable, innovative HD services and BitGravity is a key company to watch. DEMO wanted to offer our global community the highest quality online viewing experience. While we may not have the budget of a major network, our ambitions are just as great. BitGravity let's us deliver our entire DEMO 2009 show online in the highest quality," said Chris Shipley, executive producer of DEMO 2009. BitGravity has low hardware start-up costs and to stream live with your HD camera and Internet connection, BitGravity requires only an Apple Mac Pro loaded with BitGravity transcoding software, a PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). expansion card, and an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) A digital interface for audio and video signals designed as a single-cable solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment. or HDSDI HDSDI High Definition Serial Digital Interface HDSDI High Definition Serial Digital Video source connected to BitGravity's network. BG Live HD will be generally available in April. BitGravity is initially offering HD H.264 live streaming software in 1080p or 720p at no price premium over SD H.264 delivery. About BitGravity BitGravity has built the first content delivery network optimized to deliver affordable video on demand, software applications, interactive applications, and live broadcasts in standard and high-definition to massive audiences on the Internet. BitGravity is based in Burlingame, CA and is privately held, with strategic investment from Allen & Company, Tata Communications and private investors. For more information, visit http://www.BitGravity.com or call 408/398-6433. |
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