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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 technology and broadcasting equipment for leveraging wireless network infrastructure as a video delivery channel, supported by the only complete, all-inclusive turnkey service package.

 

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

 

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.

 

Deployed in over 60 countries in five continents.

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

 

AlwaysOn selects LiveU as one of the private companies on its Global 250 List

 

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



Our System:

 

  • The most effective satellite-free bridge for video transmission

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

  • 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 broadcasters 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

 

Our Customers:

 

LiveU install base epitomizes “Anywhere”, as it spans over all five continents and over all media segments. From the largest international TV networks through local TV stations, news agencies, sports channels and organizations, media groups, performing arts establishments, bloggers, enterprises and leading brands, online video publishers and many more, LiveU's cellular video transmission technology has been used all over the globe in a most diversified set of events and on an on-going basis. 

 

For more information, please contact us.

Photos

Super Bowl 2012G20 Pittsburg80th  Academy AwardsNBA All Stars 2011Sangat TV - covering the Birmingham riotsABC 57 - weather coverage

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