CNN IBN streams Mumbai coverage on Livestation

Livestation steps in to help the Indian news channel, CNN IBN, cope with the sudden global demand for live streaming as the crisis in Mumbai unfolds.

27 November 2008

The CNN IBN website experienced a sharp increase in traffic as people turned to the Indian 24 hour news channel for the latest information on the bombings, shootings and on-going siege.

Livestation offered to distribute the CNN IBN signal in high-quality and stream it globally free-of-charge in order to ensure that the flow of information was not restricted.

Roshan Tamang, Vice-President & Editor, Web Operations at Web 18, which runs the online offering of CNN-IBN, IBNLive said the LIvestation offer was timely.

"It's been a pleasure co-operating with Livestation in order to meet the massive demand for the live CNN-IBN coverage."

Matteo Berlucchi, CEO of Livestation said the demand for the CNN IBN feed shows that a growing number of people are turning to the streaming of live TV news over broadband to find more in-depth coverage and perspective.

“Our weekly statistics show that more and more people are expecting to view live TV coverage on their desktops. Livestation is keen to work in partnership with broadcasters to make this happen. We are delighted that CNN IBN responded so promptly to our offer. The channel was live on Livestation in less than an hour.”

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