Way to go LiveU! 500 Simultaneous Live Streams breaks Record

Below is an article from prnewswire.com about how they were able to transmit 500 simultaneous live steams using LiveU's LU600 and other LiveU solutions. The LU600 HEVC unit was selected to power the live transmissions as it provided the highest video quality at bandwidths as low as 1Mbps and the lowest delay. If you want to learn more about how they were able to pull this off check out the article below.

From prnewswire.com

The highly publicized Mexico Presidential Elections reached global audiences and broke records for voter turnout and media coverage. To keep a country informed and provide up-to-the-minute updates and results, the media relied on LiveU and its Mexican partner, Magnum Soluciones Digitales, to deliver a reliable live solution for the high-profile news event. The result was an unprecedented 500 simultaneous live streams using the LU600 HEVC and other LiveU solutions for 48 hours, the first test of LiveU's flagship HEVC technology on a large scale in Mexico.

The electoral process involved major logistical challenges for the media – bandwidth and reliability being key. Technical and operational preparation was organized weeks in advance between LiveU and Magnum with the needs of each client reviewed and service parameters established. The LU600 HEVC unit was selected to power the live transmissions as it provided the highest video quality at bandwidths as low as 1Mbps and the lowest delay. The unit has also proved its value in cell congested and rural environments.

"The partnership between LiveU and Magnum brought an end-to-end live production solution to media covering the election," said Jose Luis Reyes, LiveU VP of Sales, Latin America. "In addition to supplying the gear, Magnum supplied camera operators, on-camera talent, and support. It was truly a coordinated effort to produce, manage, and distribute the high-quality live coverage...read more