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NATIONAL LEAGUE

DAZN has launched National League TV, the new home for National League, National League North and National League South in the UK and over 200 markets globally. National League TV is available as a stand-alone subscription through DAZN, much like its NFL Game Pass arrangement. All 557 National League games will be made available on the service at prices of £10 for a week pass, £24.99 for a month pass or £18.99 a month for fans that agree to an annual subscription.

ATP BRINGS IMMERSIVE TO TENNIS

ATP Media, the global media and distribution arm of the ATP Tour, announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Play Anywhere. The agreement establishes Play Anywhere as the exclusive provider of contextual and monetisable interactive experiences across all of ATP Media’s broadcast and streaming distribution worldwide. “We are honoured to partner with ATP Media to bring enhanced consumer experiences to viewers NTT Data has announced a multi- year partnership with Arsenal to become the club’s official digital transformation partner. As a leading partner for the biggest sports clubs and events globally, NTT Data is sure to bring new technologies that will improve the Arsenal fan experience. NTT Data will provide data analytics tools, machine learning and real-time integrations, enabling creation of an enriched and hyper-personalised supporter experience with content tailored for its communities worldwide. Supporters will also be able to take advantage of improved capabilities in the wider Arsenal ecosystem, with exclusive insights, promotions and offers from the club and its partners. “Arsenal is one of the most recognised football clubs in the world,” said Niccolo Spataro, CEO of NTT Data in the UK and Ireland. “Its commitment to delivering exceptional experiences is pioneering, and its goal of placing people at the heart of innovation aligns with NTT Data’s core values and approach to business.” A NEW DIGITAL ERA FOR ARSENAL

while ensuring all parties in the value chain are remunerated, helping expand the Play Anywhere ecosystem,” revealed Yaacov Ben- Yaacov, CEO of Play Anywhere, Inc. “This will revolutionise tennis fans’ experiences globally,” said Kjetil Horneland, CEO of Ease Live. “Our interactive graphics platform integrates seamlessly with existing broadcast and data workflows, giving ATP Media the scalability to engage audiences worldwide.” GRAPHICS GALORE Chyron has announced its partnership with Victory+ to provide creative services and live graphics production capabilities that utilise Chyron Prime. The network, owned by A Parent Media Co (APMC), a Canadian streaming solutions provider, was conceived and launched in only six months. With requirements of robust sports data integration capabilities, along with a tight turnaround time for both graphics package creative services and graphics system implementation, Victory+ selected Chyron Prime. “When the decision was made to create a free, fan-centric experience for Dallas Stars fans, we had to build a complete network from scratch in record time,” said Jason Walsh, chief operating officer, sports for APMC. To date, Victory+ carries local Dallas Stars hockey games and recently signed the Anaheim Ducks weeks before the NHL pre-season started. As the service grows to cover other teams, the Victory+ production team can rely on Chyron Prime for flexible, scalable content with easily adaptable colours, logos and team roster data.

SAMSUNG SYSTEMS

TEEING OFF THE CHAMPIONSHIPS Intinor, Sweden’s leading developer of products and solutions for high-quality video over the internet, collaborated with Flip Up Collective to deliver live streaming of all the action from the 2024 Swedish Disc Golf Championships. Camera operators with Direkt link backpack units provided seamless coverage of the three-km-long, heavily wooded white course at Ale Disc Golf Centre, north of Gothenburg. Healthnews recently found Samsung has filed a patent application for a movement tracker designed to elevate workout experiences by providing real-time feedback in three-dimensional space. The system features integrated antennae that track wearables, enabling real-time feedback of users’ movements. According to the patent, the device could introduce wearables like watches, glasses and a head-mounted display (HMD).

DANISH COVERAGE

Broadcast Solutions, one of Europe’s largest media systems integration groups, has built a new remote production facility, housed in a shopping mall in Copenhagen, for use by DMC Production. The facility has been crafted to provide excellent remote coverage of all top-flight professional football in Denmark.

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