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  • Sport and technology conference in London to look at the HD challenge

    Sport and technology conference in London to look at the HD challenge

    MUMBA: The second edition of the conference on sport and technology will be held on 23 February in London. The event will be held in association with digital media platform provider BT Media and Broadcast.

    Speakers from Fifa, BT, BBC Sport, Hawk-Eye Innovations Sportev and Premium TV and other firms will giving attendees an insight to what is hot and what is not in the sport and technology sphere.

    One panel discussion is called The High Definition Challenge. The panel will discuss the current state of play in the HDTV industry. It will address questions such as who are the main players and market leaders? When will HDTV really take off? What are the advantages for consumers? What are the advantages for the rights owners? How does HD enhance sports event coverage? Is it must-have technology or just nice-to-have? What are the implications for the facilities industry?

  • ITF, Sportev in Davis Cup broadband deal

    ITF, Sportev in Davis Cup broadband deal

    NEW YORK: The International Tennis Federation (ITF) and broadband and mobile sports provider Sportev have announced the launch of DavisCup.tv.

    The comprehensive broadband offering covers action from the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group. For the first time ever, tennis fans have the chance to view Davis Cup footage on the web. In India national broadcaster Doordarshan showcases Davis cup action.

    An official release informs that registered users will be given exclusive access to match highlights from the first round, quarterfinals, semifinals and final of the 2003 competition. In addition, post match player interviews will be available, adding to the viewer experience. Users will also be able to access highlights footage from the final, which will be played at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia from 28-30 November 2003. The highlights will be available – as all footage will be in future 24 hours after the conclusion of play.

    ITF executive director, commercial, Jan Menneken added, “We are delighted to partner with Sportev in this brand new initiative that will add another dimension to our online offering to tennis fans around the world. We believe this application to be a significant first step towards the development of our broadband video strategy.”

    Sportev CEO Will Muirhead said, ‘The ITF is a prized client and Daviscup.tv represents Sportevs first foray into the world of tennis. The Davis Cup is a unique property that is popular not only at the national level but also has a widespread international following.”