Volvo Ocean Race tech solution from Ericsson

Innovative technology from Ericsson, official supplier of next generation IP Networks for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12, is giving fans of sailing's premier event unprecedented HD-quality video of the thrilling action on huge screens at the event's race villages.

Tens of thousands in Spain, Cape Town and now Abu Dhabi have already enjoyed the service that brings the crowds closer to the dramatic action out at sea as well as offering high-speed mobile internet to visitors.

The technology will also be enriching the race village experience at forthcoming stopovers in Sanya (China), Auckland (New Zealand), Itajai (Brazil), Miami (United States), Lisbon (Portugal), Lorient (France) and Galway (Ireland).

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• Volvo Ocean Race
• Ericsson
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• Sailing
• Racing
• Technology
• Broadband
• Innovation