Arqiva delivers 3D French Tennis Open for Panasonic
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The live 3D feed will be made available throughout the French Tennis Open which is being held at Roland Garros in Paris from 22 May to 5 June 2011. The tournament, the second grand slam of the 2011 season, features the top names in tennis including Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Caroline Wozniacki.
Barrie Woolston, Commercial Sales Director at Arqiva Broadcast & Media, said: “Arqiva is at the cutting edge of broadcast expertise and we are always keen to promote innovative new technology. 3D TV opens up exciting new options for broadcasters and audiences and is set to reinvigorate the way we watch television – including major sports events. Having had considerable experience in successfully delivering live 3D broadcasts Arqiva was pleased to be chosen to deploy our robust communications infrastructure to distribute this exciting demonstration around the UK and Ireland.”
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Laurent Abadie, Chairman and CEO, Panasonic Europe, added: “In the year in which we believe 3D technology will become mainstream it’s crucial that consumers experience first-hand the added value 3D TV brings to the viewing experience. Arqiva’s live distribution of this 3D broadcast to retail outlets is helping to deliver the thrill of 3D TV direct to potential customers – driving interest in and understanding of this exciting and innovative new technology.”