IShowSpeed Redefines Live Streaming with 35-Day, 24/7 Tour Powered by TVU Networks

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of fans are tuning in as IShowSpeed embarks on an unprecedented challenge: a nonstop, 35-day livestream across the United States. More than a tour, it's a revolutionary broadcast experiment that bridges the gap between a traditional television production and the unfiltered energy of a YouTuber.

IShowSpeed (Darren Jason Watkins Jr.) is one of the most dynamic personalities in online entertainment. Known for his spontaneous humor and viral moments, he's built a global fan base of millions on YouTube and Twitch. Speed's streams regularly break records, cementing him as a defining voice of a new generation of digital creators.

For decades, live television meant satellite trucks and massive crews with rigid schedules. Speed is proving those barriers are gone. His cross-country livestream shows two powerful media worlds colliding: the polished reliability of broadcast and the raw unpredictability of digital creators. And at the center of this convergence stands TVU, not just as a transformer of live media, but as the link to making this experiment possible.

"IShowSpeed's tour is a nonstop sprint, and every day is a test of technology that has to be ready for anything," said Josh Tucker, Head of Streaming Strategy and Partnerships at TVU Networks. "For years, broadcast was a one-sided exchange, but now TVU is building the tools that turn it into a two-way conversation that includes content creators like Speed."

The bus he's traveling in has been transformed into a rolling production hub, wired with cameras and powered by multiple TVU devices. Whether Speed is gaming inside, stepping out into the streets, or crashing an event, the show follows seamlessly, capturing every angle with the polish of TV but the immediacy of Twitch.

UnlimitedIRL has also joined forces with TVU on this ambitious project, providing trusted guidance and technical expertise to ensure an uninterrupted, high-quality stream.

"Streaming from a new city every day without interruptions requires the perfect blend of hardware and software," said Taylor Webb, Chief of Operations at UnlimitedIRL. "TVU's ecosystem delivers that - combining the stability of broadcast with the flexibility creators like Speed require - making it possible to pull off a 35-day nonstop livestream with a lean crew and top-tier quality. He wanted the ability to stream nonstop - from the stadiums and colleges of America's biggest cities to the highways in between - without missing a second. This is something we've never seen before, and it's setting a new bar for what live streaming can be."

Behind the scenes, TVU RPS One IRL Backpacks keep multiple camera feeds synced and stable, even while the bus goes full speed through remote locations with little connectivity. In the cloud, TVU Producer handles live switching, replays, graphics, and global team collaboration – all from a browser, all live. And with TVU's transmission algorithm ISX, aggregating Starlink with 4G/5G cellular networks the stream is primed to capture whatever comes next.

"This tour is the dream, but running it non-stop takes serious gear," said Samuel I (Slipz), Speed's technical director. "With TVU, we're locked in—rock-solid tech, backup when we need it, and the freedom to push streaming further. That's how Speed keeps breaking the mold and delivering the kind of moments fans can't miss."

In this new hybrid universe, the roles are clear: IShowSpeed is the hero rewriting the rules of live entertainment, and TVU is his sidekick, powering the story behind the scenes.

About IShowSpeed

IShowSpeed (Darren Watkins Jr.) is a 20-year-old global streamer and entertainer with over 148 million subscribers and followers, and billions of views worldwide. Named Rolling Stone's Most Influential Creator of 2025, he has blended gaming, music, sports, and real-world adventure into one of the most powerful and culture-shaping digital entertainment platforms of all-time.
Visit www.youtube.com/IShowSpeed to watch live

About TVU Networks

TVU Networks is a global leader in cloud and IP-based live video solutions, powering broadcast, streaming, and remote production for news, sports, and entertainment. Trusted by media organizations in over 100 countries, TVU's award-winning ecosystem enables agile, scalable, and cost-effective workflows, anytime, anywhere. For more information, visit www.tvunetworks.com.

About UnlimitedIRL

UnlimitedIRL is a leader in professional live streaming solutions, working with today's top creators and global brands to produce the most innovative broadcasts in digital media. From its flagship IRL Backpack to custom mobile and event-based streaming systems, UnlimitedIRL combines technical expertise with creative insight to enable groundbreaking, high-quality live content anywhere in the world. Learn more at www.unlimitedirl.com

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IShowSpeed Redefines Live Streaming with 35-Day, 24/7 Tour Powered by TVU Networks

DALLAS, Dec. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- RKTech announced a strategic investment in Entropy, a fast-growing U.S. IT services firm with a strong presence across seven countries in Latin America and Europe. This marks RKTech's first investment in a U.S. firm since receiving strategic backing from Sumitomo - one of the biggest Japanese conglomerates.

The investment expands RKTech's global delivery capabilities and unlocks direct access to Latin America's deep and growing technology talent market.

Latin America has emerged as a preferred nearshore destination for U.S. businesses due to its strong time zone alignment and cultural proximity, enabling faster and more effective collaboration.

As a result, this partnership advances RKTech's Best Shore Initiative - a hybrid delivery model combining onshore expertise, nearshore agility, and offshore scale. By integrating Entropy's nearshore teams with their offshore operations, RKTech strengthens communication, facilitates continuous delivery cycles, and improves development speed.

This ability to deliver cost efficiency, speed, and scale has become increasingly critical as businesses demand clearer ROI amid AI disruption and tightening H1B constraint.

According to RKTech CEO Tung Bui:
"Expanding into Latin America, following Sumitomo's investment, strengthens RKTech's global delivery model. Combined with our established Centers of Excellence in Asia, this partnership allows us to address time zone gaps and scale effectively for global clients."

Gerardo Rosciano, Co-Founder of Entropy, added:
"Entropy has always focused on delivering not just great engineers, but the right engineers for each client's needs. With RKTech, we can expand coverage across time zones, offer a broader range of pricing and skill sets, and scale our delivery model globally, without compromising quality"

Looking ahead, RKTech is excited to leverage this expanded global delivery model to empower client growth in the U.S. and around the world.

About RKTech:

RKTech, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a subsidiary of Rikkeisoft, Vietnam's largest private technology company and an affiliated company of Sumitomo Corporation, one of Japan's most respected global conglomerates. Leveraging a 2,000+-strong engineering organization and deep talent networks across Vietnam, Japan, Argentina, and India, RKTech delivers technology solutions across IoT and firmware, AI and data, cloud, and enterprise applications.

About Entropy

Entropy is a Miami-based IT services firm delivering high-quality engineering through top-tier talent across Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Spain, Italia, and Portugal. Its strong delivery discipline and a human-centered approach enable the company to build high-performing teams with rapid onboarding and high retention.

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RKTech Invests in Entropy, Unlocking Access to Two Million LATAM Technology Professionals