February 28, 2008 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Telecommunications provider Level 3 Communications (level3.com) Content Markets Group announced on Wednesday that it has signed a multi-year contract with the National Hockey League (nhl.com) to support the organization's video, high-speed IP and content delivery service needs.
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Level 3 says that through this expanded relationship, it serves as the primary provider of standard and high-definition video services to NHL headquarters and high-speed Internet access from NHL headquarters to each of the League's 30 venues in North America.
Under the terms of the agreement, Level 3 will be providing its Vyvx services to enable the acquisition and backhaul of all broadcasted NHL games. The company has also built on-net access to the NHL's new headquarters to provide high-speed Internet access and managed live video solutions to increase the NHL's ability to receive and send high-quality video content, says the company. NHL headquarters will initially be able to receive and archive 10 live games simultaneously in the highest quality format, with the capability to scale up to 20 live events at once.
"We are pleased to be working with Level 3, to assist us in managing our event content and network infrastructure consistently across all NHL venues," says Peter DelGiacco, NHL executive VP and chief technology officer. "With a comprehensive solutions portfolio and proven content delivery expertise, Level 3 will help us to meet growing consumer demand and provide viewers with a high-quality broadcast experience."
Earlier this month, Level 3 was selected as the official content delivery services provider for the Democratic National Convention to be held August 25 to 28 in Denver, Colorado.
