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Passing Shot meets... Sam Seddon, IBM's UK Sport & Entertainment Sponsorships Lead to discuss Wimbledon + how data is used to enhance the tennis fan and the tennis player experiences at The Championships

Passing Shot meets... Sam Seddon, IBM's UK Sport & Entertainment Sponsorships Lead to discuss Wimbledon + how data is used to enhance the tennis fan a…

FromTennis Weekly


Passing Shot meets... Sam Seddon, IBM's UK Sport & Entertainment Sponsorships Lead to discuss Wimbledon + how data is used to enhance the tennis fan a…

FromTennis Weekly

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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Feb 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In the latest episode of The Passing Shot Meets…..we chat to Sam Seddon, UK Sport & Entertainment Partnerships Lead at IBM, about unlocking the magic of data to enhance the player and fan experience at Wimbledon.As the official IT provider to The Championships, the data collected by IBM plays a crucial role in delivering instantaneous statistics, highlights and insights to worldwide fans, media, players and coaches.IBM aims to break news faster than a global media organisation and make sure their innovative technology and use of Artificial Intelligence elevates the Wimbledon experience for all. Listen in as Sam unveils what goes on behind the scenes from the data collector sitting courtside to the curated highlights and stats we view from our digital devices. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Feb 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Brought together by their unified passion for tennis and ability to not take each other too seriously, Joel Girling and Kim Mackenzie are here every Monday to give their verdict on the biggest stories from everyone’s favourite fuzzy yellow ball sport. From the sublime to the ridiculous (with the odd bit of trivia thrown in), Tennis Weekly serves an all-court mix of ATP/WTA tour catch-ups, Grand Slam round-by-round coverage and special guests in conversation, to be your definitive tennis companion for the 2022 season. So whether you’re a casual baller or a full time diehard, it’s time to pick up your headphones and have a listen to our racket. Ready? Play! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.