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Visbit Launches the First All-In-One 360-Degree Virtual Reality Video Streaming Service in Open BetaSUNNYVALE, Calif., April 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a successful closed beta period that began in December 2016, virtual reality (VR) and 360-degree video streaming company Visbit is releasing their service into open beta, marking the industry's first official availability of an end-to-end platform offering streaming of 4K and above resolution VR 360-degree videos over regular Wi-Fi and LTE for mobile VR devices. The company's all-in-one service, which includes a publisher portal, VR cloud and VR player SDK, leverages its patented Visbit View-Optimized Streaming (VVOS) technology so content creators and publishers can simplify the management and delivery of Ultra High Definition (UHD) content to viewers at reduced bandwidth. "Offloading the handling of video streaming and downloading, and the ability to stream high quality content on cellular connections is very helpful," said Justin Lutz, lead innovation technologist at Primacy, a full service digital agency. "Visbit's SDK is straightforward and simple to use, making it that much easier for us to deliver a quality video experience." From content publishing to transcoding, hosting, streaming and playing the video, Visbit provides a complete end-to-end solution that cuts development time and cost, allowing content creators and producers to focus on creating immersive experiences. The company's move to open beta showcases a number of additions to the service, including:
"Thanks to the feedback from our closed beta users and initial testing, we've made a number of tweaks and additions to make our all-in-one streaming service more robust and available for broader adoption," said CY Zhou, Visbit co-founder and CEO. "We continue to push the limits of what is possible – evident in our recent industry-first 12K streaming breakthrough and support for live streaming – and are looking forward to integrating these features, and more, into our service in the near future." Those interested in trying Visbit's 360-degree VR video streaming service or to apply for the live streaming pilot partner program can sign up at www.visbit.co. Attendees of the upcoming VRLA Expo 2017, taking place April 14-15, 2017 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, can also see Visbit's platform in action by visiting booth #753. A free demo app is also available on Gear VR and Android Cardboard to experience the difference between 4K and 6K video quality. Follow Visbit on Twitter and Facebook to stay apprised of additional enhancements to be revealed in the coming months. About Visbit: Visbit's all-in-one VR streaming service, which includes the publisher portal, the VR cloud and the player SDK, allows 360-degree VR videos to be viewed without downloading or heavy compression, which improves user experience, increases user reach and saves on overall data usage – closing the gap between VR content requirements and typical network speed capabilities. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Sunnyvale, CA. For more information go to www.visbit.co. To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/visbit-launches-the-first-all-in-one-360-degree-virtual-reality-video-streaming-service-in-open-beta-300439203.html SOURCE Visbit |