Intel has announced its Xeon processors will be utilised to provide end-to-end 8K live streaming for the forthcoming Summer Olympic Games.
With the countdown to the opening of Paris 2024 underway, the company said this edition of the Olympics will be the first to utilise its solution to showcase a pathway for the future of low-latency, 8K resolution live streaming over the internet.
Broadcast servers powered by the latest Intel Xeon Scalable processors with Intel Deep Learning Boost technology will encode and compress the live signal produced by Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) at 8K/60FPS/HDR “More/Faster/Better Pixels” (48 Gbps RAW to 40-60 Mbps distribution using VVC standard) in milliseconds. An 8K over-the-top (OTT) signal will be delivered to the latest Intel-based PCs and laptops connected to 8K TV to selected locations around the world in seconds, said the company.
Intel also said its AI automation solutions enable broadcasters to rapidly deliver customised digital content, with Olympic Broadcasting Services Automatic Highlights Generation, trained on the Intel Geti platform, able to package tailored highlights across multiple disciplines and distribute to fans instantly.
“The Olympic and Paralympic Games are the world’s biggest showcase for the best athletes to push the boundaries of possibility and do things we never thought possible,” said Sarah Vickers, leader of Intel’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Office. “This summer, Intel will accelerate its mission of bringing AI Everywhere using Intel solutions at Paris 2024, showcasing the powerful potential of technology and AI to create immersive and interactive experiences at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 for millions around the world.”
Ilario Corna, chief information technology officer at the International Olympic Committee, said: “Our partnership with Intel has propelled us into a realm where emerging technologies, powered by artificial intelligence, are reshaping the world of sport for spectators, athletes, IOC staff and partners.
