China: VR theaters in China get computing upgrades for larger-scale, deeper immersion.
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A virtual reality theatre in Shanghai has solved a main hurdle for the sector: how to ensure seamless viewing for large groups of people, all at once? Traditional large-scale VR projects often rely on Wi-Fi streaming, which is susceptible to interference, and limits both the number of concurrent users and image clarity. This facility uses an integrated computing network that includes 70 high-performance servers that provide dedicated one-to-one support for the real-time rendering of super HD content. Meanwhile, a high-speed channel powered by 5GA ensures seamless interactions for multiple users and helps maintain high image quality. Zhou Yifei, Deputy General Manager, 5G Innovation Application Center, Shanghai Oriental Cable Network Co., Ltd.: "For this event, our network supported a maximum of 70 users at the same time, which is currently the most concurrent users in China. Looking ahead, as long as the venue meets the demand and the computing power matches with the network, it will be possible to support more than 100 concurrent users." Those in the industry say the next challenge is to establish a standardized technical framework from the very first production process to ensure seamless playback across various venues nationwide. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]
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