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MLSE looks to revolutionize sports experience with digital R&D lab

CIO Business Intelligence

Digital solutions and data analytics are changing the world of sports entertainment at a rapid clip. From how players train, to how teams make strategic decisions during games, to how venues operate and fans engage, sports organizations are turning to software engineers and data scientists to help transform the sport experience.

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Tagboard, which helps cable giants and sports teams produce live content, lands $8M

GeekWire

Seattle-area startup Tagboard raised $8 million to boost its live production technology used by sports and entertainment companies. Founded in 2011, Tagboard launched more than a decade ago, helping teams such as the Seattle Mariners find and display fan social media content at their stadiums during games.

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Topgolf is officially bringing one of its high-tech sports and entertainment venues to Seattle area

GeekWire

Sports and entertainment company Topgolf is officially bringing a full-scale, high-tech golf and gaming complex to the Seattle area, with plans to break ground on Tuesday in Renton, Wash., It will feature 102 outdoor bays for hitting golf balls, a full-service restaurant and bar, and an event space for corporate and social events.

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Jeff Bezos joins Drake, NBA stars and others in $80M backing of Overtime sports media brand

GeekWire

Jeff Bezos is among the investors taking part in an $80 million funding round in Overtime , a sports media brand with plans to launch a new basketball league for elite high school players. Overtime plans to use the cash to further expand, branching into NFTs and trading cards and investing more in its sports app. Brooklyn, N.Y.-based

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Sports venues advance goals, enhance fan experience with data analytics

CIO Business Intelligence

Sports fans today have more ways than ever to watch their favorite teams beyond the traditional, live stadium experience, including television, streaming services, even highlights on social media. In response, sports teams and venue operators are working hard to improve and differentiate the in-stadium experience.

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Top 6 best sports app ideas in 2023

Dataconomy

People all across the world are passionate about various sports, including soccer, cricket, tennis, rugby, baseball, and basketball, making sports a billion-dollar business. You will be astonished by the selection of sports applications available when you visit the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

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Z2 vets raise $5M to grow Seattle studio Starform and launch social games

GeekWire

The startup plans to use the money on further development for its first game, as well as starting a team to work on a second project. ” Since its last round of funding in 2019, Starform’s team has grown to 11 people, which includes developers with experience from ArenaNet, Amazon, and Big Fish Games. The Starform team.

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