Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation to Utilize Its Ground Breaking IP Backhaul Technology at the 2011 Sunset Open

HONOLULU, Jan. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation will broadcast the 2011 Sponsor Me Sunset Open live in HD using its patented IP Backhaul technology to the internet at www.sponsorme.com, on television through Time Warner Oceanic Cable, and on mobile media devices such as Apple's iPhone and iPad.

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The 2011 Sunset Open is scheduled for January 14-23, 2011 depending on the wave forecast. In June of 2010 Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation made broadcasting history while using its patented IP Backhaul technology and methodology to stream the Sponsor Me Ala Moana Bowls to the internet, Time Warner Oceanic Cable, and mobile media devices including Apple's iPhone and iPad.

Pro-Surfer and XXL Makua Rothman said of the IP Backhaul, "This is the next generation of broadcasting live sporting events. I was able to watch my competition on my iPhone from the beach in the shade while I prepared for my next heat."

CEO of Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation Chris Carmichael said, "Ubiquity continues to bring live sporting events to the next level with its IP Backhaul technology."

Emmy Award winner Steve Jacobs of Ubiquity said, "Ubiquity continues to be at the forefront of broadcasting technology."

Ubiquity's Director of live webcasts, Daniel Swiney, who has done over 100 live broadcasts, said "Ubiquity will provide viewers of the 2011 Sunset Open a surreal experience from the media device of their choice."

The 2011 Sponsor Me Sunset Open is set for January 14-23, 2011. The Sunset Open features some of the best surfers in the world including Makua Rothman, Sunny Garcia, Poncho Sullivan, Jason Shibata, Jamie O'Brien, and defending champ Myles Padaca, along with other big name surfer vying for qualification in the exclusive Vans Triple Crown.

"Sunset Beach always provides big swells and great surf. The Sunset Open is one of my favorite spots to surf," said World Champion pro-surfer Sunny Garcia.

Ubiquity has spent 10 years of patenting the methodology and perfecting the necessary technology for an IP backhaul, and will once again prove its success at the 2011 Sunset Open. Working closely with their team of PHD's and engineers Ubiquity continues to perfect the next wave of broadcasting technology. Carmichael added, "Viewers can choose the media device of their choice to watch the 2011 Sunset Open live in HD. The streaming quality and clarity using an IP backhaul are unrivaled by other productions" Ubiquity will broadcast the contest live in HD,  online at www.sponsorme.com, on television, and on both the iPad and the iPhone.  

Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation, Sony, and Time-Warner Oceanic Cable are in their final preparations for the 2011 Sunset Open contest and the second debut of an IP backhaul HD broadcast in Hawaii. Ubiquity is bringing the next generation of broadcasting and technology to life by broadcasting live events from impossible to reach places for the entire world to see.

About:

Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation

Redefining content creation and distribution for the digital age, Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation is a next-generation company, creating the world's first ubiquitous network, where content distribution is platform and screen independent.  With more than 60 worldwide patents and patents-pending, Ubiquity is accelerating the ultimate convergence of media: mobile, internet and television. UBC redefines broadcasting for the digital age, placing the UBC network at the forefront of a fully global, mobile society.    In addition to its technology developments, Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation also produces and distributes video coverage for the upcoming "Sponsor Me" series of Action Sports events.  The company is privately held, based in San Juan Capistrano CA.  

For more information on Ubiquity's technology, applications and innovations, please visit www.ubiquitybc.com

Sponsor Me

Sponsor Me is the premier action-sports social media group. Sponsor Me is creating a signature contest series for both professional and amateur athletes in the action sports of surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, motocross, MMA, drifting and others. The contests are supported by live webcasts via the Sponsor Me site and delivered to mobile devices. Sponsor Me competitions will be held regionally, judged by the pros, and the winners will go on to compete on a national level where fans will have the opportunity to vote online and via SMS.  The founders of Sponsor Me grew up competing and participating in all areas of action sports, and some continue to compete at a professional level today. For more information please visit www.sponsorme.com

Sony Corporation

Sony Corporation is engaged in the development, design, manufacture and sale of various kinds of electronic equipment, instruments and devices. Sony operates in five segments: Electronics, which develops, designs, manufactures and sells electronic equipment, instruments and devices for consumer and professional markets; Games, in which Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. develops, produces, markets and distributes PlayStation 2 (PS2), PSP (PlayStation Portable) (PSP) and PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) hardware and related software; Pictures, which encompasses motion picture production and distribution, television production and distribution, and digital content creation and distribution; Financial Services, which includes the activities of Sony Financial Holdings Inc. ,and All Other, which comprises Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. (SMEJ). On October 1, 2008, it acquired Bertelsmann's 50% interest in SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (SONY BMG). Sony Electronics is the largest unit of Sony Corporation of America, the holding company for Sony Corporation's US-based electronics and entertainment businesses. Sony Corporation of America's consumer electronics unit makes and markets products to tap into Sony's music, films, games, and other businesses. The electronics arm sells PCs (the Sony VAIO) and their peripherals, as well as TVs, VCRs, PDAs, DVD and MP3 players, digital cameras, camcorders, CD players, and car audio items. The company's also a retailer and operates about 60 Sony Style retail shops in the US, mostly in California, Texas, and Florida.

Time Warner Oceanic Cable

Time Warner Cable (TWC) makes coaxial quiver. The company is the #2 US cable company, after Comcast, with operations in 28 states. TWC has about 14 million basic cable subscribers, mostly consumers, including about 9 million digital video customers. It provides broadband Internet access to about 9 million customers primarily through ISP Road Runner. The company also offers VoIP digital phone service to about 4 million customers in conjunction with Sprint Nextel.

Apple Inc.

Apple Inc., together with subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets personal computers, mobile communication devices, and portable digital music and video players, as well as sells various related software, services, peripherals, and networking solutions. The company sells its products worldwide through its online stores, retail stores, direct sales force, third-party wholesalers, resellers, and value-added resellers. In addition, it sells various third-party Macintosh, iPhone, iPad, and iPod compatible products, including application software, printers, storage devices, speakers, headphones, and various other accessories and peripherals through its online and retail stores, and digital content and applications through the iTunes Store.

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