As a result of the dramatic need for lower cost and more persuasive content, broadcasters are looking towards new technologies, specifically related to IP video. Haivision delivers to the broadcasters interactive (low latency) terrestrial IP based options so they may create compelling contribution without the costs and latencies of traditional backhaul methods.

Broadcasters have historically relied on costly satellite or ATM based fixed circuits. Combined with high latency broadcast encoding platforms such services have been acceptable (yet costly) for broadcast contribution feeds, but are very rigorous for any interactive contribution such as remote interviews. The first issue is the latencies. Most apparent in satellite interviews, if the talent (interviewee) is not full trained on interacting while compensating for the high delays involved the interview can only last for a very short period. The nuances of the communication are lost. The resulting production is difficult to watch. Because of the lack of expression between the subjects, the content is typically limited to brief facts, void of any emotion or persuasion. Under pressure for more content, and more believable content, broadcasters are now adopting systems that can support interactive content contribution. Due to the latencies of satellite, they must turn to terrestrial networks. Due to costs and difficulties in deploying historic ATM style circuits, they must look towards IP.

Haivision is the global leader in interactive IP video systems, with a strong history in telepresence and interactive continuous presence education deployments. Such systems are now being adopted by broadcasters to cost effectively deliver interactive content. Haivision’s Mako™ within the Hai1000™ delivers the lowest latency available (70 milliseconds), telecom grade reliability, multi-stream architecture, and full frame rate performance for standard definition and 720p/1080i high definition. The Hai1000 offers broadcasters a unique solution for delivering more and higher quality content at previously unattainable cost levels.