Integration of Minerva Smart Highlights with YBVR’s Xtadium app debuts in top‑tier European soccer, giving fans dynamic, multi‑angle recaps within seconds.

San Jose, CA — August 22, 2025 — Minerva Networks, a leading provider of advanced video delivery solutions, and YBVR, creators of the Xtadium immersive streaming platform, today announced a strategic integration that brings AI‑powered, multi‑view sports highlights to fans worldwide. By combining Minerva’s Smart Highlights™ engine with YBVR’s Xtadium app, the two companies enable rights holders to deliver real‑time, immersive recaps that let viewers seamlessly switch between camera angles and relive key moments in rich detail.

The first deployment took place during the final match of a top European soccer club’s 2024‑25 season and successfully generated instant highlight packages minutes after the game ended. Viewers watching through Xtadium could jump to any goal, shot, or save and choose from up to six synchronized camera perspectives, all curated automatically by Minerva’s AI and delivered through the YBVR client technology. Thanks to the combined technologies, rights holders benefit from lower production costs and expanded engagement metrics without additional on‑site crews.

“With Smart Highlights, we use AI to distill the essence of a live match in near‑real time,” said Fabrizio Capobianco, Chief Innovation Officer at Minerva Networks. “Partnering with YBVR means those highlights are not only fast but truly immersive, putting fans in control of the viewpoint.”

“Xtadium’s mission is to make every fan feel like they have the best seat in the house,” added Alex Borthwick, Head of Sports at YBVR. “Integrating Minerva’s technology lets us deliver that promise for every crucial moment, starting with football and expanding to other sports soon.”

Following the successful soccer pilot, Minerva and YBVR plan to showcase the integration later this year and will demonstrate the joint solution at IBC 2025 in Amsterdam. Interested parties can request a private demo from representatives of either company during the exhibition. The companies are actively engaging broadcasters, clubs, and streaming platforms interested in offering immersive highlight experiences across web, mobile, VR, and connected‑TV environments.

About Minerva Networks

Minerva Networks delivers next‑generation video solutions that empower service providers and content owners to offer engaging television experiences on any device. Its award‑winning Minerva Smart Highlights platform uses advanced AI and machine learning to create personalized highlight reels in real time. Founded in 1992, Minerva is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices worldwide. Learn more at MinervaNertworks.com.

About YBVR

YBVR is a technology company redefining the way fans experience sports and entertainment through XR. Its Xtadium and CultVRe platforms stream live and on‑demand events in immersive 180° and 360° formats, giving viewers unprecedented control over camera angles and data overlays. YBVR is based in Madrid, Spain, and Silicon Valley. Visit ybvr.com for more information.

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