Sports stories - Page 4
NZ Cricket ups data analytics game with Qrious
Thu, 14th Feb 2019
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data analytics
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The Black Caps and White Ferns have implemented a data and analytics solution from Qrious to monitor and improve game strategy and player performance.
Spark to stream international hockey matches
Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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digital entertainment
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Move over Sky and free-to-air TV – sports fans will soon have another choice of provider for all their shin-whacking hockey coverage.
Australian Open and Infosys announce strategic technology partnership
Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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partner programmes
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infosys
Infosys partners with Australian Open to deliver innovative digital experiences for fans, using technologies like Big Data and AI.
Business events set to showcase Auckland’s entrepreneurial potential to World Masters athletes
Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
ATEED to showcase Auckland's entrepreneurial potential during World Masters Games, taking advantage of influx of visitors.
Exclusive: SKY Sport Highlights app first look
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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mobile apps
Sports fans can now stay up to date with all the latest highlights thanks to the new SKY Sport Highlights app.
TomTom unveils new sports app to Kiwis
Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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fitness
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technology gifts
TomTom launches new Sports app co-created with athletes, aiming to turn data into insights and provide motivation for users.
Why Facebook sees sports as the next big opportunity in digital media
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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martech
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facebook
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digital marketing
Digital and social media companies such as Facebook are moving further into the world of sports as more viewer attention shifts in that direction.
Facebook launches dedicated Sports Fan portal
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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facebook
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sports
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social network
Facebook launches 'Sports Stadium', a new hub for fans to follow games in real-time, boasting a global community of 650 million.
The other soccer game: Pro Evolution Soccer 2015
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Pro Evolution Soccer 2015 battles the FIFA giant, offering deeper realism and a refreshing challenge on the pitch despite lacking major licences.
Spark to bring the NBA to its broadband customers
Wed, 29th Oct 2014
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uc
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sports
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telco
Partnerships like these bypass Sky's sports channels and allow fans to watch games without the need for a Sky Sport subscription.
And Facebook says 'Me too!'
Tue, 15th Jul 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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facebook
According to Facebook’s data team 88 million people had more than 280 million Facebook interactions – posts, comments and likes – related to the final.
A closer look at... Facebook Trending
Thu, 17th Apr 2014
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facebook
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twitter
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sports
Facebook introduced a trending feature to the homepage earlier this year, and was introduced in several countries including the U.S., U.K. and Canada...
Waterboy app takes social media to the sidelines
Fri, 28th Mar 2014
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apps
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sports
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retailers
Former All Black Kees Meeuws launches 'Waterboy' app, connecting grassroot sports to a global audience live from the sidelines.
All Blacks Rugby Challenge in stores this week - Updated
Thu, 25th Aug 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sports
All Blacks' Rugby Challenge set to ignite rugby fever in NZ this week, with an early release announced. Aussie fans gear up for Sept 8 launch.
Born to run
Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
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fitness
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A kiwi software boss is in training to take on one of the world’s most well-known public sporting events, the ING New York City marathon.
3D Penalty Shootout
Wed, 10th Nov 2010
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Experience a hyper-realistic 3D football penalty shootout, with lifelike player movements and various game modes, set to revolutionise sports gaming.
PES 2011 PC demo now live
Wed, 15th Sep 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sports
PES 2011 PC demo goes live featuring four clubs and offline multiplayer options, with Konami set to announce Xbox 360 demo soon.
Cybercrime: News is the new sex
Wed, 21st Jul 2010
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malware
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cybersecurity
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facebook
Cybercriminals have shifted from sex scams to exploiting major news events, Symantec reveals, with World Cup-related frauds proliferating in 2010.
WRESTLEMANIA XXVI
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sports
WrestleMania XXVI may not have been the best WrestleMania of all time, but it’s a vast improvement over last year’s dire event.
2010 FIFA World Cup – South Africa
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sports
The biggest sporting event on the face of this earth deserves to be represented in video game form by nothing but the best.