Kiswe and FITE Announce Partnership to Reach International Audiences
FITE will leverage Kiswe's CloudCast platform to integrate remote commentators into their live fights.
New Providence, NJ, December 17, 2019 -- Kisweis proud to announce that we are partnering with FITE, the premier global streaming platform for combat sports. The new partnership will combine FITE's live and on-demand programming with Kiswe's cloud-based technology to deliver an unparalleled viewing experience for MMA, wrestling and boxing fans around the world.
FITE will leverage Kiswe's CloudCast platform to integrate remote commentators into their live fights to make combat events originating from around the world accessible to every segment of their global audiences. Kiswe and FITE will also work together to enhance the viewing experience for fans by enlisting industry experts as guest commentators and adding custom features like social media prompts, graphic overlays, stats and more.
We continually seek enhancements and value for our events on FITE
asserts FITE COO Michael Weber. "Having combat sports programs now available in multiple languages, where applicable, is the wave of the future and truly positions FITE as a worldwide digital television sports platform for our viewers and our programming partners utilizing Kiswe's innovative technology."
"Kiswe Mobile is thrilled to partner with FITE," says Mike Schabel, CEO of Kiswe Mobile.
Combat Sports is one of the few sports that truly has global appeal and reach.
We know that engagement increases when audiences are allowed to hear the event narrated in their local language and from familiar voices. CloudCast helps FITE deliver that high-quality user experience at scale.
International viewers can experience the next CloudCast-powered event by tuning into AEW Dynamite on FITE on Wednesday, Dec. 18th at 8pm ET.
About KISWE:
Kiswe provides cloud-based solutions that transform linear TV and content into personalized and interactive videos to increase viewership and engagement. By partnering with visionaries in sports, music, and entertainment, Kiswe leads the shift in remote production and unlocks experiences that bring fans closer to live events and games. Kiswe is headquartered in Murray Hill, New Jersey and has offices in New York City, Washington D.C., London, Belgium, Singapore, and South Korea. Kiswe's other interactive video apps include HBCU GO, PFL Live, Jazz Live and more. To learn more about Kiswe, visit www.kiswe.com..
About FITE
FITE is the premium digital streaming platform for combat sports featuring over 1,000 premium live events per year. FITE is available globally through its iOS and Android mobile apps, Apple TV, Android TV, ROKU and Amazon Fire TV. In addition, FITE supports Chromecast, PS4, Xbox, and 7,000 models of TV sets, streaming MMA, Pro Wrestling, Boxing, Bare Knuckle and Traditional Martial Arts live events to its 2.2M registered viewers. Available online at www.FITE.tv. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and on Facebook at https://facebook.com/fitetv.