TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Limelight
Networks, Inc.(“Limelight”) (Nasdaq:LLNW), a global leader
in digital content delivery, today announced Jason Thibeault,
Limelight’s Senior Director of Marketing Strategy will present on second
screen fan experiences and next generation video format at two upcoming Sports
Video Group conferences in New York City. He will share the
knowledge Limelight has gained after more than a decade of helping
broadcasters deliver some of the world's most popular sporting events.
The Sports Video Group supports the professional community that relies
on video, audio, and broadband technologies to produce and distribute
sports content.
On July 28, 2015 at 2:05 p.m., Thibeault will participate in a panel
titled, “Innovations in Multiplatform Sports Storytelling: Maximizing
Assets on Any Screen,” at the 2nd
Screen Summit: Sports conference, hosted by Sports Video Group and 2ndScreen Society. Panelists will examine how technologies are
facilitating the second screen fan experience both on and off the
playing field and inside or outside the venue. The session will also
discuss how increasing efficiencies during production and distribution
lead to a more engaged audience.
Additionally, on July 29, 2015 at 3:30 p.m., Thibeault will participate
in a panel titled, “Future of Codecs Roadmap: 4K and Beyond,” at the Sports
Asset Management and Storage Forum. He will address how codecs and
material eXchange Format (MFX) will evolve to support next-generation
formats and help media-asset managers weather the challenges ahead.
“In a world where content can be consumed when and where the viewer
wants it, demand for real-time access to sports has gone through the
roof,” said Jason Thibeault. “Consumers have come to expect flawless
delivery, and because sports are so ‘in the moment,’ there’s very little
margin for error. I look forward to participating in these Sports Video
Group conferences to share Limelight’s expertise delivering these types
of events.”
Leading broadcasters across the globe leverage Limelight’s Orchestrate
platform and high performance global network for live streaming of their
sports events, including the 2014 World Cup, Wimbledon, the Indian
Cricket League, the European Championship and the RBS Six Nations’ rugby
championship. Limelight enables broadcasters to leverage its cloud-based
applications and global network for delivering live events across
various devices in real time.
About Limelight
Limelight Networks Inc., (NASDAQ: LLNW), a
global leader in digital content delivery, empowers customers to better
engage online audiences by enabling them to securely manage and
globally deliver digital content, on any device. The company’s award
winning Limelight Orchestrate™ platform includes an integrated suite of
content delivery technology and services that helps organizations secure
digital content, deliver exceptional multi-screen experiences, improve
brand awareness, drive revenue, and enhance customer relationships — all
while reducing costs. For more information, please visit www.limelight.com,
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