The Sphere in Las Vegas has partnered with Hitachi Vantara, a data storage, infrastructure and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., to provide data processing software for the entertainment venue's indoor and outdoor LED displays, according to a press release.

Hitachi Content Software for File data processing software is used in both the indoor LED display, measuring at 160,000 square feet, and the exterior display (also known as the Exosphere), measuring at 580,000 square feet, for content including the Darren Aronofsky film "Postcard From Earth," which was designed and made specially for the venue.

"Sphere is home to many firsts, one of which is streaming immersive, high-resolution video content on a scale that has never been done before," Alex Luthwaite, SVP, show systems technology, Sphere Entertainment, said in the release. "Hitachi Vantara worked with our team to develop a solution that's fast, reliable, and efficient. Through their expertise and technology, Sphere's displays deliver content that is captivating audiences not only in the venue in Las Vegas, but also around the world on social media."

"Sphere represents a new, completely immersive and visually powerful entertainment experience," said Octavian Tanase, chief product officer, Hitachi Vantara. "To make sure that the technology behind it was ready to meet the challenge, Hitachi Vantara worked closely with the Sphere team to test, measure, and enhance how the data is processed, streamed, and projected. Quality-wise, the resolution and color are second to none, and this project has exceeded our already high expectations."

A video showing the interior of the Sphere playing the "Postcard From Earth" film is available for viewing below.

Video: Sphere Entertainment.

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