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Sport analytics leverage AI and ML to improve the game

CIO

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. The point is to use the data like a razor to cut through false convictions to find the truth.

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NHL turns to venue metrics data to drive sustainability

CIO

In October, the league, with partner SAP, launched NHL Venue Metrics, a sustainability platform that teams and their venue partners can use for data collection, validation, and reporting and insights. Mitchell says the league is thinking of NHL Venue Metrics in the same way. “We SAP is the technical lead on NHL Venue Metrics.

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Sports venues advance goals, enhance fan experience with data analytics

CIO

Sports fans today have more ways than ever to watch their favorite teams beyond the traditional, live stadium experience, including television, streaming services, even highlights on social media. In response, sports teams and venue operators are working hard to improve and differentiate the in-stadium experience.

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Should tech bootcamps keep using job placement metrics in their advertising?

TechCrunch

Coding bootcamp Nucamp will no longer publish job placement metrics in its advertising materials, a move that CEO Ludovic Fourrage is making to rebuild student trust in the industry. Edtech has always been in pursuit of a magic metric, but measuring success for the sector remains elusive.

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How Leaders Make Business Metrics Meaningful

Let's Grow Leaders

Meaningful Business Metrics Aren’t About the Number When it comes to business metrics, there’s a secret that top-performing leaders understand, but might not tell you aloud: “Your customer doesn’t care about your internal scorecard.” Not to mention that no one can concentrate on twenty-seven metrics at a time.

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Computer vision transforms tennis coaching at Billie Jean King Cup

CIO

With centuries of tradition behind it, tennis as a sport has been highly resistant to change. It’s fair to say that tennis has lived up to its roots as a traditional sport,” says Mat Pemble, executive director of IT for the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the sport’s governing body.

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AFL launches Just Walk Out technology to tackle queues at Marvel Stadium

CIO

While best known for Aussie rules games, Marvel Stadium has also hosted some of the biggest international sporting events such as UFC, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and international rugby union tests. My goal in my role as a technologist is not to be the best sports stadium in the world.