Technicolor Brings Immersive Experiences To Middle East & North Africa During The UEFA Euro 2016

Technicolor partnered with beIN Media Group to enable the deployment of the very first 4K UHD technology in the Middle-East and North Africa ahead of the UEFA Euro 2016. beIN Media Group is a global media and entertainment leader and has integrated Technicolor’s 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD) technology into its broadcast platform. Technicolor’s 4K technology not only provides 4K UHD resolution to homes in the MENA region, but also includes a single layer transmission technology that uses 10-bit HEVC encode/decode so content can be rendered on any television, whether it is 4K capable or not. In addition, there is built-in 11ac Wi-Fi and satellite support as well as a powerful, integrated hard disk that optimizes beIN’s 4K UHD receiver.  This means the solution from beIN and Technicolor can act as a home server for multiple viewing devices.

Thanks to this major technology innovation, beIN Media Group has successfully broadcasted eight matches of the UEFA Euro 2016 in 4K on its dedicated channel “beIN 4K” including the opening match, the quarter finals, the semi-finals and the final and has thus enabled the fans to enjoy the tournament in a most amazing viewing experience.