J Sports Uses Genesis Networks for HD Coverage of 2009 World Baseball Classic

NEW YORK — J Sports, a leading sports broadcaster in Japan, chose the Genesis Networks global fiber infrastructure as a provider to deliver its high definition coverage of the Major League Baseball 2009 World Baseball Classic.

As part of J Sports coverage of the series, Genesis Networks provided a quality managed solution using two protected and diverse HD fiber paths for the Semi-Finals and Finals games from March 20 to March 23, with high quality broadcast feeds from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles to J Sports facilities in Tokyo. 

The service provided by Genesis Networks included local digital access and trans-Pacific long haul circuit connectivity, in addition to the monitoring and complete management of the feeds with on-site engineering support and high definition video transmission hardware.  In addition to live video, ISDN lines were provided to seamlessly support communications as part of the solution. 

“We were pleased with the coverage provided by Genesis Networks,” said Nozomi Tanabe, International Program Coordination Division, J Sports Broadcasting Corporation.  “The World Baseball Classic was a successful event and we credit the services provided by Genesis Networks as contributing to that success.  We look forward to working with them again in the future.”

 “We are pleased to be involved with the broadcast services of J Sports, whose reputation as a leader in technology and sports coverage is known worldwide,” said Paul Dujardin, President and CEO of Genesis Networks.  “We are excited to be on board as J Sports continues to forge ahead in the field of high definition sports broadcasting.”

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About J Sports Broadcasting Corporation

J SPORTS Broadcasting is a TV broadcasting company in Japan specialized in Sports with over 760 million subscribers.  It is the largest CS/Cable TV station that is specialized in Sports in Japan.  J SPORTS produces and broadcasts a wide variety of both domestic and international sports using four dedicated channel programmings, J sports ESPN, J sports 1, J sports 2 and J sports Plus via the platforms of SKY PerfecTV!, e2 by SKY PerfecTV! and CATV.  Some of J SPORTS' recent major contents are World Baseball Classic, NBA, NHL, NCAA College Basketball Tournament, FA Premier League Football, World Figure Skating, Tour de France, Rugby World Cup, etc.  For more information, please visit our website http://www.jsports.co.jp/index.html

About Genesis Networks
Genesis Networks provides broadcasters, cable networks, production companies and corporations with high-quality customized global video transmission services that are reliable, flexible and affordable. The Genesis Networks’ platform is a next-generation, IP-based fiber and satellite video network with cutting-edge switching and compression technologies. With nearly 200 locations worldwide and growing, many organizations can now take advantage of Genesis services. The company’s network operations center in New York City maintains the health and standards of the global network while the Genesis proprietary software system, IRIS, allows clients to have remote, real-time network monitoring, scheduling and control capabilities. For additional information on Genesis Networks and its innovative products, please visit www.gen-networks.com.