International accord regarding the Winter Games for Blackbird and its OEM collaborator
In a significant development for the world of live sports video production, Blackbird, a leading technology provider, has announced its participation in the 2026 Winter Games. This marks the fifth time Blackbird's technology will be deployed at a major international sporting event [1][2][3].
The partnership, secured through an OEM agreement, will see Blackbird's cloud video platform integrated into the video production pipeline of the global winter games. The platform will be used to edit and publish content from numerous live streams during the Games, supporting timely and flexible post-production workflows essential for the large-scale sports broadcasting environment [2][3][4].
Blackbird's cloud video editing platform facilitates advanced, cloud-native video production processes, enhancing content delivery speed and agility across multiple live streams. This technology, considered crucial for live sports video production at major international events, has proven its worth at the pinnacle of live sports production [1][5].
The full editing suite of Blackbird's platform will be made available to global rights holders of the event, providing them with the tools they need to efficiently manage and distribute live event footage in the cloud [6][7]. The selection of Blackbird for the global winter games speaks to the strength of their technology and reinforces their position in live sports production [8].
The OEM partner, an original equipment manufacturer, will utilize Blackbird's platform for editing purposes during the global winter games event. Blackbird's executive chair, Ian McDonough, has confirmed their participation, stating that they are proud to be a trusted partner for the global winter games [9][10].
The 2026 Winter Games will benefit from Blackbird's cloud-based video editing and publishing capabilities, ensuring a seamless and efficient production process. With its browser-based collaborative editor, Blackbird's platform promises to deliver a superior editing experience and faster content distribution, making it an invaluable tool for the global winter games.
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Technology will be integrated into the video production pipeline of the 2026 Winter Games, as Blackbird's cloud video platform will be used for editing and publishing sports content. This marks the fifth time Blackbird's technology has been deployed at a major international sporting event.
