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Sport analytics leverage AI and ML to improve the game

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Nearly 10 years ago, Bill James, a pioneer in sports analytics methodology, said if there’s one thing he wished more people understood about sabermetrics, pertaining to baseball, it’s that the data is not the point. With 112,000 reports in the system and 8 million bits of information, it’s a huge amount of information for 42 clubs.”

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How 2 Australian sporting brands leverage human-centric digital innovation to drive new fan experiences in and out of the arena

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Creating new revenue streams, identifying untapped audiences and better engaging fans onsite and all year-round are just some of the wins iconic Australian sporting events are chalking up thanks to human-centric digital innovation. A ‘win predictor’ also gave fans real-time predictions as each match progressed.

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Edward Jones’ CIO Frank LaQuinta plays to win

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He came to Edward Jones in 2016 after a 30-year career in technology on Wall Street and was named chief information officer in 2018. Over time I landed on five principles that need to be evident for leading a successful transformation: Leadership, Learning, Communication, Understanding, and Playing to Win. Last is playing to win.

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Data Analytics Technology is Positively Disrupting the World of Sports

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In recent years, organized sports have been steadily changed by big data. The news programs and sports updates shown on television have been made to be more entertaining, partly because of research conducted and the information analyzed. This information is usually gained from viewers and the wider public.

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Leadership playbook: Michelle McKenna’s winning formula for CIOs

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You won’t always make the right decision, but if you are following and trust your gut and know yourself, if it’s an informed decision from deep inside you, how could that be wrong? You don’t win big if you’re only showing up for a paycheck. Being a leader is about laying a foundation where a last-second effort can help you win.

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Big Data In Hockey Takes The Sport By Storm

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While sports analytics is hardly a new idea, how it is being used in hockey has changed dramatically. Big data has taken all forms of sports analytics by storm, but we are only now really beginning to see what it can do for hockey. To begin with, let’s look at what information is being tracked in hockey analytics.

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Passion Plus Technology Give Champion Gamers the Edge

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Like all team sports, building the right roster is paramount to winning trophies and keeping happy fans. If our players are performing at 97%, they will not win their match. And that is what top sports and top competition is all about. Our ambition is always going to be winning,” he says. “I