With audiences expecting instant global information, and broadcasters competing against social platforms that deliver clips within seconds, the race is on to deliver ultra-low latency (ULL) as a competitive edge.
“Latency and quality now go hand in hand,” explains Dr Anthony Basham, President, SCTE. “It’s great hearing the ball hit the net, but if you can’t see it because the picture is blown out, that’s no good.”
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