Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation With Sony and Time Warner Oceanic Cable Bring the Next Generation of Broadcasting to Life

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation is the next generation of broadcasting. Ubiquity utilizes its patented technologies and the latest in Sony's equipment to change the way the world views live broadcasts and simulcasts over the internet, television, and mobile devices.

Ubiquity will broadcast Hawaii's first surfing contest using an IP Backhaul. Ubiquity will provide broadcasters with a direct IP stream eliminating the need for expensive satellite trucks, production equipment, and costly fixed fiber drops. By using an IP backhaul broadcasters are afforded the flexibility and mobility needed to deliver a cost effective HD broadcast. Ubiquity plans to unveil the newest broadcasting technology while working with Time Warner Oceanic Cable to broadcast the 2010 Sponsor Me Hawaii Ala Moana Bowls Event live from Magic Island on June 14-26, 2010. Ubiquity will broadcast the Ala Moana Event live on the internet, Time Warner Oceanic Cable, and on cellular platforms.

Time Warner Oceanic Cable is excited to be part of such a ground- breaking innovation in live broadcasting.  Dean Luke, Oceanic broadcast coordinator says, "To back our existing fiber transport systems, Oceanic is exploring IP based solutions and other technologies that allow live surfing webcasts to be seen by our cable customers in Hawaii.  For us and Ubiquity, this contest serves as a test bed for wireless IP to TV transmission. This is Oceanic's first go at this new delivery method for a live surf event. We're excited with the potential it offers."

Ubiquity has found a way to broadcast live events over the internet, television, and mobile phones from hard to reach places. Ala Moana Bowls is broadcast live from a beach with limited accessibility where traditional broadcasting equipment would be difficult to setup.

Founder of Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation Chris Carmichael said, "Broadcasting live action sports events is in my blood. After working on this for 9 years, the technology has finally caught up with reality."

Emmy Award winner and producer Steve Jacobs of Ubiquity said, "Ubiquity is at the forefront of broadcasting technology." Ubiquity's broadcasting technology will be unveiled to the world in June.

Ubiquity's Director of live webcasts, Daniel Swiney, who has done over 100 live broadcasts, said "The first pre-tests of the Sponsor Me Hawaii Ala Moana Bowls contest have gone extremely well. We are excited with the initial results."

Ala Moana Bowls is a beautiful location for a live broadcast. It is nestled in between the beautiful Diamond Head volcanic range and the bustling metropolis of Honolulu, Hawaii. Ala Moana provides a perfectly organic backdrop with its amazing surf and picturesque location. 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 a digital Multi Media Company with its roots in action sports. Sponsor Me is creating contest opportunities for rising athletes in action sports like surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding, motocross and others. The contests are supported by live webcasts via the Sponsor Me site and delivery 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.  For more information please visit www.sponsorme.tv.

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.

Ala Moana Bowls

Ala Moana has starred in over 30 surf videos including "Endless Summer" and "Tales of the Seven Seas" which includes a scene that perfectly characterizes the spot - massive tubes, boards flying, ruthless drop-ins, and the climactic conclusion of a catamaran being capsized by a cleanup set.  One of the best places to surf in Hawaii, Ala Moana Bowls is a popular spot on Oahu. It's an exposed reef break with consistent surf. This left-hand reef break is the symbol of great South Shore waves. Packed and very competitive, it's virtually reserved for locals who know how to surf inside the bowl. Ala Moana is a long wave with a few different tube sections and a range of takeoff spots. The bowl is just that-an inside-out section halfway in that forms between the Ala Moana boating channel and the Pacific Ocean. It holds waves of 4 to 12 feet. The takeoff is steep and fast; getting caught behind is risky. It's most ideal when a south swell detonates on the initial bowl section. The water next to the reef has been dredged for the harbor so the swells are unique. Ala Moana Bowls is at its best in summertime due to the south swells that provide the surfing community a much needed opportunity to win valuable WQS points at home breaks. These points will count towards qualification for the 2010 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing and the 2010 elite World Championship Tour.

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.

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