The Remote Commentator feature from TVU has significantly contributed to broadening the global audience of the Saudi Pro League by improving accessibility through commentators in multiple languages.
Saudi Sports Company (SSC) has partnered with TVU Networks and MEBS, whose state-of-the-art live commentary platform is now bringing the excitement of the game to an international audience in multiple languages.
With strategic investments aimed at leveraging cutting-edge broadcast technology and bolstering the kingdom’s efforts in attracting top-tier talent and upgrading sports infrastructure, SSC is not only focused on enhancing its domestic viewership but also on elevating the Saudi Pro League to join the ranks of the world’s top 10 leagues.
The transformative potential of TVU Networks’ Remote Commentator is reshaping the landscape of live sports broadcasting for the Saudi Sports Company (SSC). By integrating remote commentary capabilities into its production toolkit, SSC has unlocked a new realm of scalability and cost efficiency. TVU’s cloud platform has eliminated the logistical challenges and environmental impact associated with travel and accommodation, enabling seamless coverage of the Saudi Pro League season in a diverse array of languages.
Speaking about the partnership, Amill Lone, CEO at SSC, said: “Bringing together the best commentators from across the globe onto one platform, we’ve been able to enrich the viewing experience with expert insights and a depth of analysis that truly brings the game closer to the fans.”
The partnership between SSC and TVU Networks has already yielded remarkable results, with TVU’s Remote Commentator feature playing a pivotal role in expanding the league’s global audience by providing accessibility through multi-language commentators.
Nader Mokhtar, Director of MCR/Broadcast and STB Technology at MBC, added: “Our partnership has been a game-changer. The Remote Commentator solution, surpassing all expectations, delivers close to real-time, perfectly synchronized commentaries with glass-to-glass latency faster than any other solutions, all without extra infrastructure. This efficiency has been key to scaling our operations.”
Highlighting the partnership aspect, Mokhtar praised TVU Networks’ dedication to customer support, likening it to an extension of their own team with the added advantage of 24/7 availability. “The support from TVU Networks has been unparalleled. Their team is essentially an extension of ours, always available to ensure our broadcasts run smoothly, allowing us to focus on our core mission: producing more sports events and continually raising the bar for the Saudi Sports League and the broader global sports broadcasting arena.”
