Silver Trak Digital, a trailblazing name in digital solutions, has secured the prestigious Best Mobile Solution award at this year’s highly anticipated ACOMM Awards. The accolade was bestowed upon their groundbreaking 5G Cinema Direct content delivery service. The commendation was specifically in recognition of their revolutionary deployment of Cinema Direct technology for the live transmission of a Don Quixote event by the Australian Ballet to cinemas throughout Australia over the Telstra 5G network earlier this year.
In a strategic partnership with Telstra and with invaluable support from Cradlepoint’s cutting-edge 5G solutions, Silver Trak Digital ingeniously developed the Cinema Direct 5G solution. This technological marvel facilitates seamless connectivity between cinemas and one of the world’s largest professional content hubs. The crowning achievement was the flawless execution of the Don Quixote performance, directed over Telstra’s Internet Delivery Network (IDN), utilizing Telstra’s state-of-the-art 5G technology. The content was seamlessly transmitted to cinemas via Telstra’s affiliate, 5Stream Streaming Solutions. This landmark broadcast event has not only pushed the boundaries of live entertainment but has also showcased the potential of 5G cellular connectivity to deliver top-tier content to cinemas irrespective of their geographical location.
The Cinema Direct platform, a live content delivery powerhouse, is unparalleled in its scope. This robust system is meticulously monitored and managed by Australia’s leading broadcast managed services provider and its largest telecommunications conglomerate.
Cinemas can tap into the prowess of Cinema Direct 5G by engaging Silver Trak Digital’s booking platform and simply connecting their projectors via HDMI. Beyond its user-friendly interface, the platform boasts unparalleled quality, supporting output up to 4K DCI, 60 frames per second, and HDR, accompanied by a plethora of audio options.
Silver Trak Digital orchestrates content partnerships seamlessly through its bookings portal, while Telstra Broadcast Services takes charge of booking management and live streaming. Employing their unblemished network, Telstra ensures an uninterrupted broadcast experience, leveraging its industry-grade IDN broadcast interchange platform.
The essence of Cinema Direct’s content delivery lies in a specialized 5G cellular configuration, powered by advanced modems, antennas, and Cradlepoint’s 5G Adapters. Cradlepoint’s revolutionary 5G Wideband Adapters, such as the W1850 and W2005, facilitate optimal reception, even in indoor and outdoor environments. Their user-friendly installation application expedites setup and signal acquisition, making it accessible even to cinemas without dedicated IT personnel.
The recognition comes as part of the 17th annual ACOMM Awards, an event that commemorates excellence in the telecommunications sector. Presented by Communications Alliance, this esteemed occasion provides a national platform to celebrate and endorse innovation within Australia’s communication landscape.
Silver Trak Digital’s triumph at the ACOMM Awards underscores their contribution to the evolution of digital content delivery and reinforces their commitment to pushing the boundaries of technological innovation.
