Web firm opens local branch, streams West Coast, WAC games

BOULDER – Penn Atlantic, a South Carolina-based Web-streaming company, has recently opened an office in the Boulder area.

It is a hub for some of the company’s technical work such as software development and network operations. It also is used for customer support.

The Boulder office on Walnut Street also facilitates the streaming of West Coast games due to the difference in time zone. At times, employees at the South Carolina office would have to work until 2 a.m. to broadcast a West Coast game.

The Web-streaming provider focuses on athletics and currently has contracts with several collegiate athletic conferences,…