Volvo Ocean Race Uses Live Streaming Configured by Sling Broadband
Volvo Ocean Race Uses Live Streaming Configured by Sling Broadband
2 PagesCASE STUDY: VOLVO OCEAN RACE Held every three years, the Volvo Ocean Race is an extreme sailing race testing the limits of its racing boats and crews. The Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012 began in Alicante, Spain, and had ten stopovers worldwide, with its only North American stopover in Miami, Florida, USA. With international competitors striving to sail an arduous race of over 39,000 nautical miles, the Volvo Ocean Race has a worldwide audience that demands multimedia content in real time. CHALLENGES The Volvo Ocean Race hired Logistics Management Group to handle the logistical and production components of its Miami stopover. These were the connectivity goals: § Wireless capabilities for the local venue that featured live streaming, multimedia, and interactive exhibits § Reliable vo
