PARIS, May 30, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE:
INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and
consulting, and the French Tennis Federation (FFT) have today
revealed the latest innovations that will usher in a new era of
technology-driven sports viewing and fan engagement. The two
organizations are kickstarting their five-year extended partnership
through a range of 3D, AR, VR and AI powered experiences. Beyond
the court, the partnership will also deliver a new STEM1
initiative that leverages tennis as a platform to educate and
inspire young people about the impact of science and technology in
sport.
The innovations are designed to engage, inspire, and immerse
audiences by using technology in ways that will enhance the viewer
journey across the tournament's heritage, matches and experience.
This includes:
- Celebrating history with a Champions Wall and 3D Racket
Exhibition – Building on the success of the 2021 Roland Garros
3D Art Museum, fans will be treated to a new 3D immersive
exhibition showcasing the evolution of rackets over the
tournament's history. This interactive 3D experience will also
feature iconic men's and women's champions over the decades.
- Transformed match viewing with contextual match stats and
Patterns of Play – Infosys Stats Flash will track records
broken, and performance across the tournament with real-time data
overlaid on live match footage. The Infosys Match Center will also
feature a new interactive visualization, called Patterns of Play,
which delivers in-depth views of player tendencies and winning
tactics. Together these capabilities enable a new, data-driven
broadcast experience.
- Pushing the boundaries of the viewing experience through AR
and VR capabilities – By pointing the camera of a phone or
tablet device at any flat surface, fans will be able to see an
augmented reality court with interactive representation of the
shots, statistics, positioning and ball trajectories for every
point won. Fans will also have the opportunity to play tennis
virtually on the beloved Philippe-Chatrier court and engage with
other fans in the metaverse through Social VR.
Building on previous years' progress, AI will continue to play a
key role in engaging players, coaches, broadcasters, and
journalists alike through the Infosys Tennis Platform, which
delivers AI videos and insights on web and mobile app
platforms.
The partnership's commitment to harnessing technology for the
benefit of the tennis ecosystem will also be expanded through the
launch of an annual STEM initiative for young people. The joint
initiative leverages Infosys Springboard – a free online learning
platform – to encourage young people from across Paris to take up fields of science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics by showcasing the range of
ways these disciplines are used in tennis. Students will also have
the opportunity to experience a day at Roland Garros to interact
with tennis legends and learn more about the exciting role digital
skills can play both on and off the court.
Amélie Mauresmo, Tournament Director,
Roland-Garros said, "As we embark on an additional
five-year partnership with Infosys, we're really excited about
expanding the reach and impact of the RG Tournament and touching
people's lives in new ways. What we've achieved yet again this year
is testament to the strength of our relationship with Infosys as
our digital innovation partner, and we continue to be an example
for other sports tournaments around the globe."
Sumit Virmani, Chief Marketing
Officer, Infosys, said "This year we wanted to bring a
purposeful approach to the tournament and support Roland Garros in
delivering a sense of true immersion and community impact. Through
digital experiences powered by AR, VR, 3D technologies and the
metaverse we're engaging fans, students, coaches and players in a
more experiential way to bring the entire ecosystem closer
together, and closer to the action. The launch of our STEM program
to use digital as a means to create a positive platform for society
highlights how this partnership seeks to go beyond the court and
create a wider social impact."
The tournament runs from 22nd May
2022 to 5th June 2022. To
experience the latest digital innovations,
visit Roland-Garros.com. For more information on the
partnership visit: Infosys.com/Roland-Garros.
1STEM: Science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics
About Roland-Garros
In the eyes of sports fans, and indeed the general public,
Roland-Garros is an unmissable event. The 2021 edition of
Roland-Garros was broadcast in 222 countries worldwide, confirming
the tournament's status as a first-class international sporting
event. Organised by the French Tennis Federation, Roland-Garros is
the only Grand Slam tournament to be played on clay, one of the
oldest and most noble surfaces in the history of tennis.
About Infosys
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