Australian Open and Infosys Take Tennis to New Heights

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MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- 15 new digital initiatives including AO's dynamic new app, AI- led highlights

and VR moon tennis experience

    Infosys https://www.infosys.com/ (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in

next-generation digital services and consulting and the Official Digital

Innovation Partner for the Australian Open is again providing fans with an

exceptional range of digital initiatives getting them closer to the event they

love. Infosys is using the latest technology including artificial intelligence,

virtual reality, voice and machine learning to deliver fresh digital

experiences to tennis fans and ensuring they never miss a moment of the action.

    "Innovation is one of the hallmarks of the Australian Open, and alongside

Infosys we are constantly striving to take tennis to a new level in terms of

delivering insightful and engaging digital content," Australian Open Tournament

Director Craig Tiley said.

    Innovation across the Australia Open includes Infosys' AI match highlights

which uses artificial intelligence to deliver highlights of tennis matches to

fans within minutes of the match being completed. It aids the task of the media

team, via an AI score basis a range of parameters such as crowd noise, player

emotion and shot elegance, with the score associated to clips and a suggested

highlight reel package.

    The Infosys Shot of the Day uses machine learning to pick out the most

exceptional piece of skill each day, traversing every shot played at each of

the 17+ courts where the action unfolds. The Infosys Match Centre delivers

unprecedented statistical insight into each match with a host of live scores

and data analytics features such as; MatchBeats and Rally Analysis.

    Australian Open's first Alexa skill, allows fans with Amazon Alexa products

across the world to listen to radio coverage of the tournament with a simple

voice command, play Australian Open 2020. The latest AO App developed by

Infosys, is designed to ensure on-site fans can get the most out of their day

and enjoy and engage with the many experiences the Australian Open has to

offer, while also connecting the global fan base with live scores, stats and

insights, draws, news, schedules, the radio and more.

    The App delivers more real-time content than ever before, with the dynamic

'What's on' feature as well as providing enhanced interactive capabilities such

as a guided navigation via a precinct map and personalized notifications to

deliver an unrivalled experience whether at Melbourne Park or following the

Australian Open around the globe.

    UB Pravin Rao, Chief Operating Officer, Infosys, said, "We are thrilled to

be continuing this co-creation journey that sees the AO reimagined with data,

insights and digital experiences. As we do for other leading enterprises in the

region, the partnership with the Australian Open continues to set new standards

of digital maturity in the sports industry."

    About Infosys

    Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and

consulting. We enable clients in 46 countries to navigate their digital

transformation. With over three decades of experience in managing the systems

and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their

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that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business

with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and

customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous

improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and

ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

    Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NYSE: INFY) can help your

enterprise navigate your next.

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