Case Study: The Switch achieves low-latency, reliable live sports and esports delivery with Haivision Makito X

The Switch Relies on Haivision’s Low Latency Solutions for Live Sports and Esports Customers

The Switch, a New York–based live video production and delivery company, needed a low‑latency, reliable and secure solution to support 24/7 live sports, esports and betting workflows across linear, on‑demand and streaming platforms. To meet those demands — including compact gear for flypacks and strong packet loss recovery — The Switch selected Haivision products, deploying Makito X and X4 video encoders and decoders that natively support SRT and multiple streaming protocols.

Haivision implemented the Makito X/X4 encoders and decoders along with professional services and training, delivering a low‑latency, secure IP transport solution with robust packet‑loss recovery and flexible protocol support. As a result, Haivision is powering The Switch’s live low‑latency IP workflows for sports, esports and betting, enabling reliable 24/7 operations, faster adoption of remote IP workflows during the pandemic, and positive feedback from The Switch team on ease of use and support.

The Switch

Ken Stiver

Senior Director, Engineering & Field Operations