To enhance the passenger experience, a leading global cruise and passenger vessel line turned to ITC Global to provide the increased connectivity needed to reliably deliver programming of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Increased Connectivity
Designed to deliver programming of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
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Requirements
Full-service solution including all onboard equipment and related services to support a custom feed of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Programming feed that could be delivered to staterooms and large-format public displays throughout the fleet’s vessels
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Solution
Provided custom feed of the Olympic Games within six weeks of initial discussions
Connected two ships operating between Seattle/Vancouver and Alaska’s Inside Passage to broadcast 200+ hours of Olympic coverage in near-HD quality
Installed and commissioned systems in each ship’s onboard broadcast center
Used Panasonic’s global high-capacity network uniquely positioned to support the global cruise and passenger vessel market with 98% of maritime routes covered
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Outcome
Global network supported the increased connectivity requirements of the vessels to deliver reliable connectivity and entertainment
Solution delivered an enhanced passenger experience and enabled the cruise line to differentiate itself in a crowded market and provide an improved brand experience