3 Hong Kong - Best Virtual Event Technology Solution
Company: Hutchison Telephone Company Limited
Company Description: 3 Hong Kong is a leading mobile service provider in Hong Kong offering advanced voice, data and roaming services under the "3" brand via its 5G, 4G LTE, 3G and GSM dual-band networks. 3 Hong Kong is the mobile division of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited (HTHKH; stock code: 215), which is a group member of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited (stock code: 1).
Nomination Category: Product & Service Categories - Business Technology Solutions
Nomination Sub Category: Virtual Event Technology Solution
Nomination Title: 5G 4K Live Broadcast Solution
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It's a brand-new product and frist implemented on 13 Jun, 2020 in a live charity concert
https://web.three.com.hk/pressrelease/20200603e.pdf
3 Hong Kong’s 5G-4K Live Broadcast is the best solution for broadcasting needs ranging from entertainment, sports to business and education usage.
-High video quality with up to 4K resolution delivered to audiences.
-Resilience design and cloud solution with global distribution capability and reliable and scalable broadcasting. (ref. #2 https://bit.ly/3f2P9Qu )
-Highly mobile setup with 5G connectivity for rapid deployment at both indoor and outdoor venues.
-Ticketing feature: the solution helps enterprises and organizations to charge audiences fees on a pay-per-view basis, enabling ticketing business. This is applicable to entertainment, sports events, tutorial classes, etc., and is a crucial requirement for these organizations to maintain their business while COVID-19 is still impacting their public performances.
-Authentication: the solution allows organizers to limit audiences to certain people with security and authentication procedures for identities of audiences to be verified. This is good for business use such as Annual General Meetings.
-End-to-end Optimization: with network optimization, 3 Hong Kong’s subscribers can enjoy live broadcast with even better live video viewing experience.
3 Hong Kong’s 5G 4K Live Broadcast Solution is a breakthrough compared to existing business and operational models for delivering video broadcast
More cost-effective and flexible setup for rapid deployment than satellite and broadband solutions
Improved from 1080p/720p with 4G network to 4K quality
More reliable and scalable solution compared with public live video solutions like YouTube and Facebook
New revenue stream for enterprises, personal tutors and KOLs with ticketing feature
We've supported various art performing organizations (Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmoinic Orchestra, Hong Kong Arts Festival) to host their hybrid performances, both free access and with ticket sales. These performances help the organizations maintain the viewership and sustain their business.
HK Chi Orchestra live charity concert: http://hkco.org/tc/Concerts/5g--Syncs-With-The-Power-Of-Drums--Online-Concert.htmhttp://hkco.org/tc/Concerts/5g--Syncs-With-The-Power-Of-Drums--Online-Concert.html"
HK Phil Orchestra live concert: https://fb.watch/69jhSqEacJ/
HK Chi Orchestra live concert: http://hkco.org/tc/Concerts/One-Hundred-Chinese-Music-Classics-Select-I.html
HK Arts Festival (performed by HK Chi Orchestra): http://hkco.org/tc/Concerts/Music-About-China---A-Programme-Of-The-49th-Hong-Kong-Arts-Festival--2021.html