Sony Embeds NeuLion’s DivX® CE Technology to Enable Live 4K Streaming Events and OTT Services
PLAINVIEW, NY–(Marketwired – January 06, 2016) – NeuLion, Inc. (TSX: NLN), a leading technology product and service provider specializing in the broadcasting, distribution and monetization of live and on-demand digital video content to Internet-enabled devices, today announced that Sony Visual Products will integrate NeuLion’s DivX® CE SDK to deliver 4K live streaming powered by the NeuLion® Digital Platform on its 4K Ultra HD TVs.
The NeuLion solution for consumer electronics allows OEM customers to quickly deploy devices that can support 4K video streaming, including live OTT video services powered by the NeuLion Digital Platform. NeuLion delivers an end-to-end platform providing licensed software components as well as services that include content ingestion, encoding and management to content security, monetization, monitoring and analytics that streamline the content delivery process.
“As 4K OTT entertainment options such as live sporting events become more commonplace, we are pleased to partner with NeuLion to ensure a high-quality 4K live streaming experience on our 4K Ultra HD TVs,” said Nick Colsey, Vice President of Business Development of Sony Visual Products.
“We are thrilled to work with Sony to deliver technology that enables a truly new video experience for consumers,” said NeuLion CEO Kanaan Jemili, Ph.D. “With many live events from our content customers and the solutions to stream them in 4K to devices, NeuLion is the only company delivering the entertainment and the technology to make live 4K video possible.”
Visit NeuLion at CES 2016 (Central Hall, Booth 15039 at the Las Vegas Convention Center) January 6-9, 2016 for a demonstration of NeuLion-powered 4K streaming on a 2016 Sony 4K Ultra HD TV.
About NeuLion
NeuLion, Inc. (TSX: NLN) offers solutions that power the highest quality digital experiences for live and on-demand content up to 4K on any device. Through its end-to-end technology platform, NeuLion enables digital content management, distribution and monetization for content owners worldwide including the NFL, NBA, World Surf League, Univision, NHL, Tennis Channel, MSG, Euroleague Basketball and others. With the recent acquisition of DivX, LLC, NeuLion also operates a robust consumer electronics licensing business that has enabled over 1 billion devices worldwide with secure, high-quality video playback, and delivers a DivX consumer software offering that has been downloaded over 1 billion times. NeuLion’s customers include major sports, entertainment and global content companies as well as major consumer electronics manufacturers and software companies. NeuLion is headquartered in Plainview, NY. For more information about NeuLion, visit www.NeuLion.com.
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