Sumavision invests in French VR company VideoStitch

Sumavision Technologies Co Ltd, China's leading provider of video delivery, has invested $300,000 in France's VideoStitch, which is engaged in offering virtual reality video production solutions.


It said the strategic cooperation will speed up the application of the world's advanced VR technologies in China's broadcasting, TV and video sectors.


"We are committed to developing the new generation of video communication technology," said Wang Zhe, general manager of Sumavision Technologies' investment department.


Wang added that the use of VR technology as a visual experience would change the ways people receive information from all dimensions.


"We are always paying attention to this field," Wang said.


Sumavision's stock rose 0.49 percent to 8.26 yuan on Wednesday on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.


Founded in 2000, Sumavision is mainly engaged in the research, development, production and technical services of digital television software and hardware products. It says it is a leading enterprise in promoting China's progress in so called three-network convergence, which aims to combine cable television, telecommunications and the internet into one seamless chain.


Zheng Haitao, the founder and president of Sumavision, said the most crucial part of the broadcasting and television sector now lies in live broadcast, and live VR was a very meaningful area for them.


The article transsshipment from China Daily