Indian IT major company, Infosys signed a strategic three-year technology partnership deal with Roland-Garros Grand Slam Tournament (French Open) which will provide a great tennis experience to the fans and players, globally. In this deal, Infosys will utilize its expertise in artificial intelligence, big data, and analytics, mobility, virtual reality to provide fans, players and coaches with a new experience.
With this partnership, Infosys and Roland-Garros will provide fans, will provide fans, with data and analytics experience and allow players and coaches with the power of artificial intelligence.
In 2018, Roland-Garros set new records with more than 480,000 spectators attending the tournament and was broadcast in 224 countries worldwide. (Photo: AFP)
In a press released by Infosys Bernard Giudicelli, President of the French Tennis Federation said, “This partnership centers around digital innovation, a key pillar of the tournament, and will offer tennis fans, an even richer experience. We are convinced that Infosys will help us deliver the tournament’s digital transformation objectives, to ensure Roland-Garros remains at the cutting edge of technology.”
Pravin Rao, Chief Operating Officer of Infosys, said: “We’re excited to partner with Roland-Garros to showcase how digital technologies can enhance the boundaries of this tournament by leveraging data, insights and digital experiences.”
In 2018, Roland-Garros set new records with more than 480,000 spectators attending the tournament and was broadcast in 224 countries worldwide. The only Grand Slam Tournament to be played on clay, French Open, is one of the oldest tournament in the history of tennis.
