This leverages DVS technology, including traditional satellite broadcast and video delivery over IP networks via the CruiseSAT-IP platform, to provide an enhanced and expansive live video distribution solution.
The renewed agreement encompasses all ships across Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises, ensuring comprehensive coverage for a global audience.
'This renewal further cements DVS’s commitment to offering cutting-edge solutions in the maritime industry and solidifies its position as a trusted partner for global leaders like Royal Caribbean Group,' DVS CEO Charles Sackermann said.
More than 100,000 cabins worldwide
By extending its Royal Caribbean collaboration, DVS significantly augments its network reach, providing service to well more than 100,000 cabins worldwide. This expanded presence underlines a commitment to offering seamless access to high-quality content for a vast and diverse audience, with global coverage.
Sports channels
Passengers will get access to up to 10 high-definition linear 24/7 sports channels across various regions worldwide and access to up to 16 high-definition occasional use sports channels.
'We are proud to have Digital Video Systems as our trusted partner in providing high-quality and reliable TVRO transmission services to our ships. Their team's expertise and dedication to customer service have been instrumental in ensuring our passengers have access to top-notch programming,' said Tim Exner, manager, entertainment broadcast & media at Celebrity Cruises.
'The quality of the CruiseSAT product is exceptional,' added Scott Reed, manager, entertainment media content at Royal Caribbean International. 'When you combine that quality product with the excellent support from DVS, it’s a win-win for everyone involved.'
CruiseSAT and CruiseSAT-IP platform, built around the SMPTE ST-2110 standard, provide flexiblity for evolving customer needs.
More than 100 live video channels
This has enabled DVS to 'scale up channel count and resolution, with the channel count now exceeding 100 live video channels, and to scale out across geographies, providing truly worldwide coverage,' said Cristian Tache, VP product development and engineering at DVS.
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