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09 November 2007
Monaco Media Forum 2007 showcases Livestation
At this prestigious, invitation only event hosted by HSH Prince Albert II, Matteo Berlucchi (CEO Skinkers) will showcase Livestation: the first global broadcast platform for the delivery of live interactive TV and radio over the Internet.
Matteo will also be a panelist on the session entitled “Video 2.0: The Revolution Will Be Televised" where he will discuss his prediction as to why the Internet will play a fundamental role in interactive broadcasting.
Livestation, built on unique peer-to-peer technology acquired from Microsoft Research, will allow broadcasters to distribute live audio and video to a potentially unlimited audience of broadband connected consumers at a much reduced cost. Currently in technical trial, Livestation is due to launch in 2008.
Matteo stated, “Live, interactive Internet broadcasting will shortly become a reality and the implications for the whole industry are enormous. Broadcasters will be able to develop a whole new linear experience for their audience and the opportunities for interactive services are very exciting.”
About the Monaco Media Forum 2007
The Monaco Media Forum brings together leaders of old and new media for high-level discussions about the future of print, broadcast and online communications. Hosted by HSH Prince Albert II, the invitation only event focuses on opportunities in emerging media, as well as the implications for marketing, advertising and finance. Aggressively global in outlook, MMF provides essential perspective for strategic leadership in the digital revolution.
www.monacomediaforum.org
About Livestation
Livestation is a software platform designed to distribute high quality live television and radio to mass audiences at dramatically reduced costs. It is based on peer-to-peer technology co-developed by Skinkers and Microsoft Research, who have entered into a pioneering technology for equity collaboration. Microsoft acquired a minority equity stake in Skinkers in exchange for full use of the Microsoft peer-to-peer intellectual property.
www.livestation.com
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