Infosys and LTA sign Strategic Technology Partnership for Historic Tournament at Queen’s Club, London
Bengaluru, India (ots/PRNewswire)
In a multi-year partnership, Infosys Topaz will be used to enable AI-powered game analysis and fan experiences
Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), the governing body for tennis in Great Britain. Infosys is now the official AI and innovation partner of the HSBC Championships at the prestigious Queen’s Club in London. Utilizing its technological and data analytics expertise and the AI-powered platform Infosys Topaz, Infosys will provide detailed performance analysis for players, enhance the fan experience, and ensure smooth operations at the HSBC Championships. Additionally, sustainability and promoting community-oriented initiatives are at the forefront of the partnership, supported by digital platforms with the goal of making a long-term societal impact.
Infosys is already a technology partner for major international tennis tournaments such as the Australian Open and Roland-Garros, and has close partnerships with the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Now, Infosys is expanding its involvement to the LTA and the HSBC Championships – a tournament that has been held in London for over 136 years. This year also marks a historic milestone: for the first time in over 50 years, the HSBC Championships will host both the traditional men’s tournament (ATP 500) and a women’s tournament on the WTA Tour (WTA 500).
Chris Pollard, Managing Director for Commercial & Operations at the LTA, says, „We are thrilled that the HSBC Championships at the Queen’s Club will host both a WTA and an ATP-500 tournament for the first time this year. This historic milestone is an important step in the evolution and growing significance of the renowned tournament. The collaboration with Infosys plays a key role in elevating the fan experience to new heights. Infosys‘ AI and technology innovations enable real-time insights and interactive elements that will ensure unforgettable experiences and contribute to the sustainable success of the HSBC Championships.“
Sumit Virmani, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer, Infosys, says, „For over ten years, we have been committed to the digital transformation in tennis. We are excited to shape the HSBC Championships, in collaboration with the LTA, using AI and digital innovations. With our enterprise-wide, AI-focused technology suite Infosys Topaz, we aim to elevate both the player experience and fan interaction at this prestigious tournament in the Queen’s Club in London to a new level.“
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About the LTA
The LTA is the National Governing Body of tennis in Great Britain. We are here to govern and grow tennis, from grassroots participation through to the professional game. Our vision is „Tennis Opened Up“ and we want to transform communities through tennis. We work with schools, with volunteers, with coaches and with venues across the whole country. We also represent the interests of over 2,000,000 Members, playing on more than 23,000 courts. The LTA runs and supports a network of 11,500 approved tournaments for players of all ages, the main cornerstones of which are the LTA’s premier grass-court events at The Queen’s Club, Nottingham and Eastbourne, leading up to The Championships, Wimbledon. For further information about the LTA and tennis in Britain, visit www.lta.org.uk
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