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IBM And US Tennis Association Update Fan Experience Technologies For US Open

During this year’s U.S Open International Business Machines (IBM) and the U.S Tennis Association (USTA) are revealing cutting edge technologies for fans to keep up throughout the tournament. The technologies are designed to capture, analyze, and deliver real-time scores and insights to let every tennis fan follow each match in real-time while also bringing predictive analytics, cloud, mobile […]

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IBM Super Computer Watson Will Help You Dominate in Fantasy Football

IBM’s famed Watson, a computer system of artificial intelligence, has moved on from his Jeopardy winning days. Now, Watson is being put to use to rule the world of fantasy football. Edge Up Sports, a sports analytics website, is working with IBM to create a Watson-powered fantasy football app. The app is developed as part […]

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Wimbledon And IBM Launch New Digital Features For 2015 Tournament

IBM and the All England Club (AELTC) have made alterations to both the website and accompanying apps for The Championships, Wimbledon 2015.  The Championships has now been constructed to be responsive and adaptive to all programs, thus providing fans with more hands-on Wimbledon coverage with real-time live scores, live and on-demand video, infographics, and exclusive access. The […]

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USGA Adding Digital Bells And Whistles To Chambers Bay Experience

This year the U.S. Open Championship will be held at Chambers Bay, a public 18-hole golf course located in University Place, Washington from June 15-21.  For the first time ever spectators are allowed to use their cell phones at the Championship, as long as there is no photography. With the ability for golf enthusiasts to […]

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The Falcons and IBM, Birds of a Feather

Many NFL stadiums were inspired by the design of the Roman Colosseum in order to enhance the fan experience, and highlight the action taking place on the field. Over the decades, a handful of these stadiums, which have housed some of the most iconic athletes and most memorable games, have taken on unique personas and […]

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