We welcome the re-use, republication, and distribution of "The Network" content. They are offered in an effort to encourage continuing conversations on a broad range of innovative technology subjects. The contents or opinions in this feature are independent and may not necessarily represent the views of Cisco. To check out more of what Cisco is doing in partnership with the NBA, click here and see how our tech is changing the game. Cisco's high-speed arena network helps make the NBA seamlessly digital for fans and players alike. The NBA's high-speed arena network is a 10 gigabit network with 12 broadcast streams of video-these photos and videos from the game are brought to the fans immediately. The follow-up to Take-Twos best-selling sports game of all time, NBA 2K18 raises its game on the back of the best graphics seen in a sports game today.
These players were able to seamlessly connect with the LA audience through Cisco and Jimmy Kimmel's Wall of America.įans use the NBA app and other social media platforms to connect with the NBA, and Cisco helps power that connectivity by bringing the game to fans in real-time. 2 picks to the Jimmy Kimmel Live show immediately after the selections. Background graphics for some billboards were also changed or updated. Certain logos for certain endorsements were also changed or updated.
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Golden State Warriors player Steph Curry was scanned with his iconic mouth guard in order to capture the way it moves with him.Īn investor of tech and a proud supporter of NBA, Cisco was on the floor the night of the 2017 NBA Draft Night, powering collaboration and media fun within the Barclays Center.Ĭisco video meeting technology brought the No. This is a 2K14 M圜areer mode Graphics Update that updates endorsement graphics like Billboards, Magazines, and Posters. Player's details are important to the reality factor of 2K18. From Pixelgun Studio, the cameras can capture scans with up to 16,000 textures. This is a device comprised of 146 Canon cameras that can capture body and facial scans in intense detail.
CNET describes this change like "a next-gen console jump".' A mobile scanning RV captures the likeness of NBA players. Preview graphics for NBA 2K18 have also caused a stir fans are noticing the huge improvement in realism. Fans can get excited for the cult-favorite video game- Forbes reports that if this latest version is much like the others, players can scan their face with the mobile app to customize personal avatars. Now, the NBA is ramping up its own tech innovation with the newest iteration of NBA 2K18 The Prelude. Cisco has always been a big fan and invested partner in the NBA-as the league's proud Official Technology Partner.