DNCC Sees the Silverlight
Following my attempt to link up the Microsoft Mesh announcement with Jeremiah Wright in real time, I received this very interesting announcement from the DNCC:
And in a first for a political Convention, Silverlight, Microsoft’s platform for interactive Web applications and HD video, in conjunction with the Level 3 Communications network, will bring live, gavel-to-gavel Convention video coverage of the highest quality to a worldwide audience via the DNCC’s Web site at DemConvention.com. Silverlight multimedia applications will provide an all-access pass for the Convention’s online audience, offering an unprecedented opportunity for viewers to individually tailor their Convention experiences.
“Microsoft is proud to be a technology partner for the Democratic National Convention through our donation of software, technology services and content,” said Brad Smith, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Microsoft. “Technology is playing an increasingly critical role in the electoral process, and contributing to the Convention allows Microsoft to help ensure that the Democratic Party, its delegates as well as voters watching in their homes and on the Internet are able to take full advantage of the benefits.”
This is exciting stuff. No more waiting till prime time for networks to broadcast; it’s there for you in real time. We’ll be talking more about this on NewsGang Live today, but this DNCC convention will be historic on many levels. This is an opportunity for us all to make our own decisions without the filter of the pundits.
As a blogger who hopes for an official credential to be present in real time, it’s very exciting to me to see the DNCC adopt technology that enables anyone and everyone to experience it alongside me. Bookmark the site, and get ready for a wild ride.
Full text of DNCC announcement
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