NeuLion, INsight Ultra HD partnership
December 23, 2016
Live and on-demand technology product and service provider NeuLion is partnering with global Ultra HD channel INsight TV to launch an all-new OTT Ultra HD Entertainment platform with native Ultra HD digital content powered by the NeuLion Digital Platform.
INsight TV is a reality, entertainment and sports channel that takes the viewer on an adventurous journey to explore and interact with incredible stories. Shot and produced in native Ultra HD, the channel features original programming in the form of innovative documentaries, accessible reality series and cutting-edge factual infotainment, as well as high levels of interactive new formats. INsight creates and commissions non-scripted, long form, high quality series based on global trending topics, featuring popular social influencers and has a passion for producing compelling content that takes the viewer on a journey to explore, be educated and entertained. The range of programming demonstrates the very best of Ultra HD; from beautiful, vivid cinematography to dazzling high-speed action
“We are excited to announce our new partnership with NeuLion who will be our platform for our enhanced version of INsight.TV that will be launched in the coming months,” declared INsight CEO Rian Bester. “Leveraging the NeuLion Digital Platform and NeuLion’s market leading technology for Ultra HD will allow us to retain our pioneering position in the entertainment industry.”
NeuLion has enabled its continued growth in Europe through extensive international experience with large clients such as the NFL, Euroleague, NBA, UFC and Eleven Sports Network. The 4K video ecosystem is delivered by the NeuLion Digital Platform at 50/60 frames per second to Internet-connected 4K HDR devices, that is coupled with NeuLion’s 4K streaming CE SDK.
“With a focus on the viewer experience, we are excited to partner with INsight TV to offer the best in Ultra HD entertainment combined with our technology platform,” added NeuLion Roy Reichbach President and CEO. “We are constantly pushing the envelope with new technology, new features and new services. Together with INsight who is doing the same thing in their field, this is another example of how we are delivering a best-in-class digital experience.”
The NeuLion Digital Platform has met the business and technical requirements mandated by its entertainment customers who include Carrefour, BT, Deutsche Telecom, ITV, Tribeca Films, Sky and others. The upcoming launch of the new INsight service is expected in the coming months.