Sports Technology & Communications News from Around the World

ARI's FootSteps Channel Connect Licensed by Jayco
April 30, 2012 - ARI Network Services, Inc. recently announced that its lead management solution, FootSteps Channel Connect, has now been licensed by Jayco Inc., the world's largest privately-held manufacturer of recreation vehicles, for use in the latter's corporate staff, operating divisions and dealers. ARI is a major provider of SaaS and DaaS solutions that connect consumers, dealers, distributors and manufacturers in the outdoor power, powersports, marine, RV and appliance markets.

The Golf Warehouse Selects Total Site Performance Solution of Level 3 Communications to Improve Online Service
April 27, 2012 - The Golf Warehouse (TGW), a major online retailer of golf equipment, recently selected Level 3 Communications, Inc. to improve its Web site service, speed and visitor experience. Level 3 implemented The Level 3 CDN service, which has minimized TGW's Web page loading time by fifty percent, enhancing the page's performance and overall user experience.

Miami-Dade County, Miami Marlins Select ExteNet Systems
April 23, 2012 - Miami-Dade County and the Miami Marlins have selected ExteNet Systems to help improve fan experience by designing, building, managing and maintaining a DAS inside Marlins Park, home to the Miami Marlins. Officials with ExteNet said T-Mobile and Verizon have signed on to the company's distributed antenna system (DAS) to improve wireless service for Marlins fans.

Cellfish Kick Starts NHL Playoffs with Upgrades to NHL 3D Live Wallpaper
April 23, 2012 - By using the 'NHL 3D Live Wallpaper' Android app one can customize their phones matching the style of their favorite teams and Cellfish announced that it has upgraded the app with the new "Spinning Puck Playoff Edition." This version of the app will show a spinning hockey puck at center ice emblazoned with the logo of the NHL.

Charm Sponsors Chinese Winter Olympic Sports Associations
April 18, 2012 - Charm Communications Inc., a major advertising agency in China, recently announced it has signed a sponsorship and promotional agreement with four Chinese Winter Olympic sports associations.

3M Company Invests in Zephyr Technology
April 18, 2012 - 3M Company said Monday it has decided to invest in Zephyr Technology, a developer of real-time devices that monitor human performance through smart-fabric sensor technology for the healthcare, emergency, sports, NASA's Ames Research Center, U.S. Special Forces and industrial markets. Zephyr specializes in collecting data from their smart, biometric fabric sensors to monitor people while working, in the field or at home.

Technology Streamlining the Hockey Recruiting Process
April 16, 2012 - Current technology and the power of social media is revolutionizing hockey recruiting for prospects and scouts around the world. A new recruiting and scouting service called PuckProspect.com hopes to capitalize on today's technology by streamlining the hockey recruiting process.

Bubba Watson Partners with Motorola for Launch of MOTOACTV Golf Edition
April 16, 2012 - Bubba Watson, a self-taught golfer, has partnered with Motorola Mobility to support the launch of MOTOACTV Golf Edition from Motorola. MOTOACTV Golf Edition is a GPS Golf tracker, providing a virtual caddy and online clubhouse.