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About LiveU

LiveU is the pioneer of portable video-over-cellular solutions and the benchmark for reliable and high-quality uplink. Our solutions use multiple cellular or other links simultaneously to provide a seamless broadband channel optimized for live, up to 1080 High Definition video transmission from the field. We provide the most advanced range of broadcasting equipment for leveraging wireless network infrastructure as a video delivery channel, supported by the only complete, all-inclusive turnkey service package.

 

LiveU customers include the world’s top broadcasters, news agencies and online media giants who use the company’s technology and products on a daily basis for breaking news and high-profile events, such as the US Presidential Campaign, London 2012 Olympics, Hurricane Sandy, Japanese Tsunami, Academy Awards®, GRAMMY Awards® and Super Bowl. LiveU is also seeing growing interest from government organizations in an arena where true live is mission-critical to success.

 

From backpacks to smartphones, LiveU offers a complete range of devices for live video coverage. LiveU’s solutions include multiple 4G LTE/3G, HSPA+, WiMAX and Wi-Fi cellular links, which are optimized for maximum video quality based on the available network conditions.

 

The Company is based out of Hackensack, NJ, USA, with representatives and distributors worldwide.  

 

Our System:

 

  • The most effective satellite-free bridge for live video transmission and file transfer

  • Highly portable wireless uplink system provided with a custom transmission backpack or pouch;

  • Fast & reliable mobile app (iPhone/iPad) & software uplink solutions 

  • Full HD video performance delivered through cellular aggregation with live video transmission capabilities from anywhere 

  • Proprietary RF technology turns cellular Dead Zones into Live Zones

 

Benefits:

 

  • Enables television and online media to transmit live video from any locale using wireless video transmitter

  • Increases freedom of movement for behind-the-scenes reporting

  • Empowers virtually every content creator with live video streaming capabilities

 

For more information, please contact us.

 

 

Company Milestones:

 

2006

LiveU established.

2007

Raises $3.5 million in first-round funding, led by Canaan Partners.

2008

Launch of LU product line (LU10 & LU20), an industry-first portable video uplink backpack solution over multiple wireless networks.

 

Provides mobile transmission solution to NBC Universal during NBC’s coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

 

Raises $9 million in second-round investment from Canaan Partners and Carmel Ventures.

2009

President Obama’s inaugural train ride from Philadelphia to Washington D.C broadcast live using portable LiveU system.

 

Launch of LU30, becomes de-facto standard for transmitting live reliable video up from the field.   

 

Deployed in over 40 countries in five continents.

 

Provides live broadcasting from the Academy Awards red carpet.

2010

52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards uses LiveU solution via 3G.

 

Provides live broadcasting from Super Bowl 44 Media Day. 

 

Launch of LU60, a breakthrough high-definition backpack, news gathering solution.

 

Provides live video coverage of Swedish Election over 4G LTE links.

 

Provides live broadcasting from World Cup in South Africa.

 

Selected as Streaming Media Magazine's Official Editor's Picks 2010.

 

Named one of Producers Guild of America’s 2010 “Digital 25: Visionaries, Innovators and Producers”.

 

Raises $11 million in third-round investment, led by Pitango Venture Capital, with participation of Carmel Ventures and Canaan Partners.

2011

Media outlets use LiveU to broadcast live from Super Bowl

 

Provides online coverage of the red carpet and behind-the-scenes at the Grammys and Oscars

 

Presents enhanced LU60 video uplink solution with sub-second latency over multiple bonded 4G/3G connections 

 

Global broadcasters and news agencies use LiveU to transmit live from the crowds celebrating the British Royal Wedding 

 

MediaCorp transmits live video coverage of the Singapore General Election on its regional station, Channel NewsAsia

 

Cox Media Group signs group-wide agreement with LiveU to provide live mobile uplink technology

 

Brings live video coverage from NBA Finals to China

 

Used for riot coverage in Birmingham, UK

 

Showcases its powerful new core processing technology for superior image quality in the LU60 

 

Announces its collaboration with Panasonic to deliver the first HD 3D live mobile broadcast in a backpack

 

Unveils its ground-breaking, handheld LU40i video uplink solution for online media

 

Receives one of TV Technology Europe's 2011 STAR Award for Superior Technology at IBC 2011 for the LU40i 

 

NBC expands usage of LiveU uplink solutions, deploying increased numbers of units to cover the 2012 US presidential race

 

Receives 2011 Streaming Media European Readers' Choice Award in best Mobile Video App or Solution category

2012

LU40i transmits live video from the CES tech show in Las Vegas

 

ZDF utilizes LiveU to enhance daily news coverage

 

LU40i used at the Super Bowl XLVI Media Day and NBA All-Star Weekend

 

Sinclair Broadcast Group deploys LiveU at more than 20 television stations nationwide

 

LiveU used by top broadcasters & news agencies in India

 

Leading German news agency, Video-Line, deploys LiveU across its newsgathering operations

 

Gannett's Broadcasting Division signs group deal with LiveU

 

LiveU introduces LU70 mobile uplink unit with second-generation proprietary antenna array for extra-strong resiliency

 

Panasonic and LiveU announce strategic technology partnership - a new collaboration to deliver an integrated camcorder and live video uplink solution

 

Sprint to incorporate LiveU’s 3G/4G live video uplink solutions within its M2M solutions portfolio

 

BBC News selects LiveU to expand its Summer Olympics & US Presidential Campaign coverage

 

Casa Editorial El Tiempo in Colombia chooses LiveU for breaking news, web streaming and new content generation 

 

TV Berlin, SBS Korea and Zee India sign up with LiveU

 

TEDx Tokyo Streams Live Video to Downtown Tokyo using LiveU technology

 

West Virginia Media Holdings & The Florida State University Select LiveU

 

Over 100 LiveU units used to cover the London 2012 Olympics

 

LiveU Uses TriCaster to Offer Integrated Live Video Streaming & Production at IBC2012

 

NFL’s Baltimore Ravens Select LiveU to Provide Live Video Transmission Technology

 

Qbrick and LiveU Announce Partner Agreement to Offer Powerful Live Video Streaming Solutions

 

LiveU Expands Product Portfolio to Include Mobile App and Laptop Bonded Live Video Transmission Solutions

 

LiveU Introduces its Handheld LU40-S Device for Broadcasters at IBC2012

 

Alaska’s Coastal Television Selects LiveU to Power its Electronic Newsgathering Operation

 

LiveU included in Streaming Media's List of the 100 Companies that Matter Most in Online Video in 2012

 

LiveU wins 2012 Streaming Media European Readers' Choice Award  in Mobile Video App or Solution category - second year in a row!

 

LiveU Closes $27M Funding Round to Drive Growth

2013

Panasonic and LiveU deliver first integrated live video camera solution with new software upgrade key

 

Leading Spanish Media including El Pais Turns to LIVE Audiovisual for LiveU’s Video-over-Cellular Solutions

 

Cowles Company Enters Long-Term Agreement with LiveU

 

Hitachi and LiveU Announce Strategic Technology Partnership

 

LiveU Showcases New Integrated Antenna Solution for SNG and ENG Trucks

 

LiveU Unveils Industry-First ‘Smart Grip’ for its Smartphone-based Live Video Mobile App

 

LiveU Announces Alliance with Cobham SATCOM

 

LiveU Introduces LU² – The First Modular Next-Generation Live Video Solution

 

LiveU Adds Sony’s XDCAM Camcorder to its Live Camera Supported Solutions

 

LiveU Makes CNBC Top 50 Industry Disruptor List