The solution will be deployed across Alkass’ fleet of OB trucks in August.
Alkass, the Qatari network known for its comprehensive coverage of international and domestic sporting events, has announced to enhance its production capabilities with the adoption of EVS’ LiveCeption Signature solution for premium live production and replays.
The multi-million-dollar agreement, announced at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas, marks a significant step forward for Alkass. It involves replacing all legacy XT3 servers with state-of-the-art XT-VIA servers, accompanied by the integration of IP-based LSM-VIA replay systems. This cutting-edge solution will be deployed across Alkass’ fleet of OB trucks in August.
The new solution ensures support for all the latest formats and codecs, positioning Alkass with a future-ready infrastructure that can adapt to their evolving needs. With fast and direct access to all network content, operators gain the ability to navigate through vast amounts of live content efficiently, streamlining workflows and enabling the creation of compelling replays and highlights for every captured moment. Additionally, the solution introduces the option to integrate XtraMotion, EVS’ AI-based super slow-motion service, enhancing storytelling capabilities by transforming any footage into super slow-motion replays.
Commenting on the deal, Issa bin Abdullah Al Hitmi, General Manager at Alkass, said: “Having experienced the benefits of EVS’ XS-VIA servers in our studio operations, integrating their XT-VIA servers in our OB trucks was a natural step for us. Expanding our partnership with EVS, we look forward to elevating our production operations to even greater heights.”
Serge Van Herck, CEO at EVS, added: “We deeply value Alkass’ trust in EVS and we are confident that our LiveCeption Signature solution will offer them unparalleled capabilities for immersive live storytelling and audience engagement.”
