Cloud-based gaming provider OnLive has picked Hibernia Atlantic’s transatlantic network to carry bandwidth-intensive gaming traffic between the United States and the United Kingdom. Hibernia Atlantic's high-capacity fiber-optic network offers a secure, diverse route between the two countries and will ensure a media-rich, bandwidth-intensive, interactive gaming experience for OnLive's customers, the companies say.
OnLive delivers high-end video games from the cloud to users’ computers, mobile devices, and Internet-connected gaming platforms. Users all over the world can play single and multiplayer video games, voice chat, watch other players who are playing on the system; and take, upload, and review videos of game play.
"OnLive operates a cohesive global community that requires reliable, high-performance connectivity between its data centers," said Darrell Gentry, director of systems planning for OnLive. "We chose Hibernia’s secure transatlantic capacity to support our cloud-based gaming infrastructure due to its cost-effective yet resilient routes. Our clients expect a media-rich experience and with Hibernia’s connectivity we can ensure their interactive experience is top-notch."