Spectator Sports Industry Reports

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, as the FIFA World Cup opens in Qatar, we examine the cyber security threats from criminals targeting the event. We report from the Gartner Symposium on the latest predictions for enterprise software development. And we talk to the CIO of Kyiv City Council about managing IT in the shadow of war. Read the issue now.

Posted: 18 Nov 2022 | Published: 22 Nov 2022

CASE STUDY: This case study follows the design and implementation of the MLB Network's solution to today's archiving challenges - using highly-optimized tape systems, they were able to realize fully verified and auditable archives while saving $20,000 annually in equipment maintenance and management fees. Check out this case study to learn more.

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 | Published: 27 Oct 2011

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how computer scientists are using data, cloud and virtual reality to understand the brain and improve mental wellbeing. We analyse newly published government documents detailing the early problems with Universal Credit. And we look at how AI can help improve cyber security. Read the issue now.

Posted: 16 Mar 2018 | Published: 16 Mar 2018

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how new technologies are supporting the rise of vertical farming, and could revolutionise food supply chains. We examine one of the biggest trends in the cloud – serverless computing. And Brexit has not yet ended the debate about UK-EU data protection. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 26 Jan 2021

WHITE PAPER: This study of over 150 Fortune 1000 firms from every major industry or vertical explores issues associated with the lifeblood of today’s enterprises: data. The findings demonstrate the often dramatic impacts that even marginal investments in information technology can have when that technology addresses data quality, usability, and intelligence.

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 | Published: 02 Nov 2010

WHITE PAPER: SAS technology has been proven to be the most versatile storage solution in data transfer and high performance. Read this white paper to learn about a solution that renders the necessary performance needed for your client's expanding market requirements.

Posted: 22 Aug 2007 | Published: 01 Aug 2007

CASE STUDY: Japan hosted an international sports event in 2021. Not only did the shadow of COVID-19 loom, but also the timelines were tight. To succeed in the face of these challenges, the event’s huge team required secure and effortless communications. Explore this case study to learn how they accomplished that goal with Motorola Solutions’ radios.

Posted: 18 Mar 2023 | Published: 18 Mar 2023

EZINE: In this issue we interview the CIO for the forthcoming Rio Olympics. The technology his team has put in place will support delegations from over 200 countries, including 10,500 athletes. We also look at data centre and open source security, as well as take a first look at what the new UK Prime Minister's approach might be to the digital economy.

Posted: 25 Jul 2016 | Published: 26 Jul 2016

EGUIDE: Explore how Marathon Sports established a more customer-centric strategy, and learn about the role of a loyalty program and customer insights for improving customer experiences.

Posted: 09 May 2018 | Published: 09 May 2018

WHITE PAPER: Businesses that are focusing on digital technology will be the ones that see success in the next generation where digital will be embedded in everything. There is no time for long, drawn out transformations anymore. Today, companies are forced to figure it out quickly. Read on to learn more about the future of intelligent industry and be prepared.

Posted: 24 Sep 2022 | Published: 24 Sep 2022

WHITE PAPER: Many organizations are adopting service-oriented architecture (SOA) to improve business agility and simplify the complexity of their IT environments. SOA represents a fundamental shift in the way enterprise applications are designed, developed and deployed as modular business services that can be easily integrated and reused.

Posted: 03 Jun 2011 | Published: 28 Feb 2010

CASE STUDY: This case study investigates the Agile processes within a European embedded technology industry provider, delivering technical solutions for sports, health, defence, motorsports and the automotive sector. The report looks to chart the journey towards Agile and its progress across the wider organisation, driven through grassroots adoption.

Posted: 06 Jan 2015 | Published: 06 Jan 2015

EGUIDE: Unified communications (UC) is still largely on-premises, but the evolution to cloud-based UC has begun. Follow one company on its path to cloud-based UC to learn the reasons behind the switch, the advantages of moving to the cloud, and whether your company should follow suit.

Posted: 25 Feb 2016 | Published: 17 Feb 2016

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how one of the most traditional of sports, golf, is turning to technology to engage a new audience and build the connected course. Industry legend Stephanie 'Steve' Shirley discusses skills, diversity in tech and Brexit fears. And we assess four of the biggest cloud storage providers. Read the issue now.

Posted: 03 Aug 2018 | Published: 03 Aug 2018

EGUIDE: Discover how you can formulate a winning social CRM strategy, and knock your customers' expectations out of the park. Tap into why Pinterest is piquing the interest of businesses and get an exclusive look at how MLB teams engage with their customers via personalized mobile updates.

Posted: 02 Feb 2016 | Published: 01 Feb 2016

EZINE: In this quarter's CW Europe, we interview Laurence Schirrecker at Eurosport about how the broadcaster is using the latest technologies to improve how cycling enthusiasts can follow races. Computer Weekly caught up with her at the final stage of the Grand Tour cycling event La Vuelta in Madrid.

Posted: 07 Dec 2017 | Published: 14 Dec 2017

EZINE: In this issue of CIO Decisions, find out how top-tier IT leaders are transforming their businesses into industry disruptors.

Posted: 02 Sep 2015 | Published: 02 Sep 2015

EBOOK: This eBook walks through a selection of case studies across industries to demonstrate how organizations are creating opportunities and addressing risk in today’s digital world. Topics include:Building an API ecosystemCreating omnichannel experiencesConnecting disparate systems to enable a single view of customersAccess the eBook here.

Posted: 11 Feb 2023 | Published: 11 Feb 2023

EGUIDE: Big data is a term often used in the storage industry today. As companies accumulate more and more data, they must find more efficient ways to manage and store it. But the media and entertainment industry has been managing this big data for years. Read on to learn more.

Posted: 13 May 2011 | Published: 13 May 2011

CASE STUDY: Ticketek, a digital ticketing and payment service, needed affordable, highly secure primary and backup connectivity to make sure the company’s services never stopped working. Download this case study to see why they chose Cradlepoint to keep their most important applications up and running 24x7.

Posted: 16 Mar 2022 | Published: 16 Mar 2022

EGUIDE: This expert e-guide presents a case study of how a professional sports team's IT department was able to consolidate 200 physical servers into 16 blade servers with the help of a unified computing infrastructure.

Posted: 26 Feb 2013 | Published: 26 Feb 2013

EBOOK: What does a CISO do now, with risks proliferating and the most-needed security skills in short supply? Learn why the CISO role is more vital than ever.

Posted: 11 Oct 2017 | Published: 11 Oct 2017

EBOOK: Step in the shoes of Katherine, a senior IT operator at a large international sports manufacturer, as she works on a cloud migration project under a unified service management platform by accessing this e-book.

Posted: 05 Jan 2023 | Published: 06 Jan 2023

EGUIDE: This expert e-guide explores why creativity is becoming a critical skill for finance professionals, and offers key recommendations from a leading CFO to help you successfully move forward.

Posted: 03 Apr 2014 | Published: 03 Apr 2014

EZINE: This edition of the CEM e-zine examines the role social media can play in your company. Learn how Major League Baseball is capitalizing on this revolution to fill its stands even during the darkest of times of the season, why Pinterest is such a success and how Dell measures it's social media success by tracking 22,000 daily online comments.

Posted: 16 May 2012 | Published: 16 May 2012

EZINE: An issue highlighting the opportunities in the networking market and what the next CEO of Microsoft should do.

Posted: 13 Mar 2014 | Published: 14 Mar 2014

WHITE PAPER: As the world becomes increasingly security conscious, municipalities, institutions and enterprises of all sizes are discovering that there's safety in sight. Real-time video surveillance systems are proving to be one of the most effective methods of addressing a wide range of security challenges in both the public and the private sectors.

Posted: 21 Aug 2009 | Published: 21 Aug 2009

EBOOK: Cockroach Labs ran an industry-standard-based database benchmark to compare the performance and value of 56 instance types and 107 discrete configurations across three clouds. Explore this 78-page cloud report for an unbiased picture of the performance users are paying for when they provision a specific configuration in one of the clouds.

Posted: 08 Jul 2022 | Published: 16 Jun 2022

ESG: Ransomware attacks make the news headlines on a regular basis. Studies show that almost 80% of organizations that were polled had experienced a ransomware attack in the past year. What is more frightening is that 1 in 3 organizations have reported being hit more than once. Read on to learn more and get on the path to ransomware preparedness today.

Posted: 15 Nov 2022 | Published: 15 Nov 2022