Network Foundation Technologies, LLC (NFT) is partnering with the arenafootball2 (af2) to broadcast the league’s ninth season games for free over the Internet beginning in March of 2008. Fans of the af2 can watch the excitement of the league’s 232 regular season games and 15 post season games live in the comfort of their own home via their broadband Internet connection. Broadcasts of all the games will be available “Free-for-View” to af2 fans through NFT’s patented online broadcasting technology.
Broadcasting our content online through NFT provides an effective way for the league to reach our loyal fans while extending the af2 brand,” said Jerry Kurz, president of the af2. “NFT’s previous success with other sporting league customers has paved the way for the af2 to create an ideal partnership that benefits everyone.”
“We are pleased to partner with the af2 to bring their 2008 season to fans nationwide,” said Marcus Morton, president of NFT. “Our technology is a great way for af2 and other sporting event content providers to expand their fan base.”
NFT’s innovative video broadcasting solution incorporates a downloadable player that streams content directly to the viewer’s computer desktop. With the ability to reach geographically diverse and unlimited audiences, at a fraction of the bandwidth cost of other online broadcasting technologies, NFT’s platform is a viable solution for many content providers who want to deliver high quality live television-style programming that is free of charge to viewers. Previously af2 fans were required to pay $6.99 per game to watch online.
About Network Foundation Technologies, LLC
Network Foundation Technologies, LLC (NFT: pronounced ‘NiFTy’) is a name that is quickly becoming synonymous with the online broadcasting of large, live events to worldwide audiences. NFT’s scalable distributed broadcast solution avoids the pitfalls inherent in peer-to-peer file sharing systems, such as storing content on end-users’ computers and constant use of their broadband Internet connection. The company’s patented technology used in its NiFTy Online Television product is the most efficient and successful method for enabling distributed video broadcasting over the Internet. For more information please visit www.NiFTyTV.com.
About af2
With its ninth season set to kick off on March 28 with a 29-team membership, af2 serves as a vehicle to bring Arena Football to small-to-midsize cities and as a developmental league with an unmatched history of sending players, coaches and officials to major professional football leagues each year. af2 operates under the same Mission Statement and Fans’ Bill of Rights as the Arena Football League, which begins its 22nd season on February 29. Log on to www.af2.com for more information.