Sport and Technology monthly e-newsletter - October 2003

Sport and Technology - news and features on the use of technology in sport

The monthly e-newsletter covering the impact of technology on the business of sport

SPORT AND TECHNOLOGY OCTOBER 2003
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Welcome to Sport and Technology, the monthly e-newsletter published by ArkSports Limited covering the impact of technology on the business of sport. Concise, timely and delivered free directly to over 4,000 sports executives by e-mail, Sport and Technology features breaking international news, exclusive data, case studies, guest features from industry specialists and expert editorial comment.
The views expressed in the newsletter are not necessarily those of ArkSports unless stated, but we welcome your comments on all areas of the newsletter in the feedback section at: http://www.sportandtechnology.com
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Features
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Q&A: NASCAR Digital Entertainment October 2003
In the third article in a series of questions and answers with heads of the new media/interactive divisions of major US sports properties, Rachael Church, editor of Sport and Technology, spoke to Jeffrey Pollack, managing director of NASCAR Digital Entertainment.
http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0084

View from the Editor - Playing the naming game at SportelMonaco October 2003
The biggest question on the minds of delegates at SportelMonaco 2003 in mid-September 2003 wasnít whether the Guinness would last all night at the Setanta Party, but rather what will be the new name of the company formed between TVNZ Satellite Services and Intelsat Global Sales & Marketing in the occasional use broadcast services business.
http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0085

Ticketing technology gets smarter October 2003
Against a backdrop of technological developments and incremental revenue streams around ticketing and travel packages to sports events, ticketing is a revenue stream that is being afforded increasing attention by venues and teams globally.
http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0086

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Sport and broadcast facilities October 2003
In the second of a two-part feature, Sport and Technology's editor Rachael Church talks to leading sports facilities providers about the issues currently affecting their industry.
http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0087

Case Study: The Ball Master October 2003
The Ball Master ñ the revolutionary soccer skills gameñ is transforming out of home gaming by providing a new kind of gaming experience writes Nigel Jones, marketing director of Sattori Systems.
http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0088

ArkSports Databox: iTV revenues and the Rugby World Cup October 2003
With the Rugby World Cup kicking off on 10 October 2003, ArkSports has analysed the potential revenue from rugby union offerings on interactive television (iTV).
http://www.sportandtechnology.com/features.php?pageId=0089

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News
http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php

MLB.com offers live worldwide webcasts October 2003
MLB.com, the official website of Major League Baseball, is offering the viewing of postseason games, live and online, to anyone living or travelling outside the US and Japan.
http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0090#1

VISA extends RWC sponsorship to Planet Rugby October 2003
Leading payment service provider Visa International, global sponsor of the Rugby World Cup 2003, has agreed a sponsorship deal with Rivals Digital Media and its rugby website, Planet Rugby (www.planet-rugby.com).
http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0090#2

Vodafone wins Champions League wireless rights October 2003
Mobile phone company Vodafone has won the wireless rights to the UEFA Champions League for three seasons in a dozen countries.
http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0090#3

New HDTV channel launches in the US October 2003
INHD, a new channel owned and operated by digital cable programmer In Demand, made its debut in September around most of the US.
http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0090#4

NFL website launches in the UK and BT renews NFL transmission deal October 2003
The NFL has launched its first UK-specific website ñ NFLUK.com ñ which includes the latest news and features from the NFL. Meanwhile, for the sixth consecutive season, the NFL has chosen BT Broadcast Services to transmit the seasonís games and highlights to millions across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0090#5

RealNetworks partners with Fox Sports October 2003
Media delivery technology provider RealNetworks has partnered with Fox Sports to offer exclusive, live video webcasts of both out-of-market and non-televised college football games for the 2003 season.
http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0090#6

UK soccer clubs to get Wi-Fi October 2003
Toshiba has announced a plan to equip 72 soccer league clubs in the UK with Wi-Fi hotspots, with Reading FC being used as a test site.
http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0090#7

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Gadgets are 'the other woman' in one in four relationships October 2003
Millions of men prefer to burn the midnight oil with their favourite gadget rather than cuddling up with their wife or partner, according to a new survey.
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PA teams up with FIBA October 2003
The Press Association (PA), the national news agency for the UK and Ireland, has formed a partnership with FIBA Europe, the international governing body for basketball in Europe, to provide the organisation with a range of official data and editorial services.
http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0090#9

XOS Technologies acquires L-3 Digital October 2003
XOS Technologies an US-based provider of audio and visual software and services for professional and college sports teams and sporting venues, has acquired L-3 Digital, a digital video technology company based in Snellville, Georgia.
http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0090#10

Italyís FastWeb launches high speed TV service October 2003
FastWeb, one of Italy's largest broadband providers, has launched what it claims is the world's first live television service over a high-speed internet connection.
http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0090#11

Las Palmas launches sports betting exchange October 2003
Las Palmas, an online gambling sportsbook ñ has launched a person-to-person betting exchange using TradingSports Exchange Systems technology.
http://www.sportandtechnology.com/news.php?pageId=0090#12

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Sport and Technology (www.sportandtechnology.com) is published by London-based sports research and consulting company ArkSports Limited (www.arksports.com). For further information contact Rachael Church (Editor) at rchurch@sportandtechnology.com or send press releases to editor@sportandtechnology.com

ArkSports Limited (www.arksports.com) specialises in all areas of the business of sport including technology, broadcasting, sponsorship and finance. The company's services are wide ranging and include competitive and strategic analyses, rights valuations for broadcasting, sponsorship and new media, market sizing, overviews and forecasting, rankings of top sponsors and rights holders, matching sponsors and properties and work shops.

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