| | November 20166CIOReviewThe world of sports has continually evolved in form and factor over the years. Use of sophisticated technologies are one among the many things that made an impact in this evolution. From big data analytics to mobility, e-commerce, social media, wearable technologies and the cloud, technology today has an immense impact on the games we watch and play. While many argue that the integration of technology may hamper the real "game spirit" and slow down the speed of the game, cutting edge technologies are in use across all forms of the sports.From technologies that facilitate immersive gaming experience for the spectators to ones that help umpires make accurate decisions, a combination of camera technologies, RFID tags and sensors are at the forefront of revolution in the digital side of the sports. Meanwhile, on the other hand, analytics and big data technologies are enabling managers and coaches to analyze the performance of their team in-depth. For instance, the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB have long been experimenting with analytics to improve their teams. The analytics tools facilitate recording of data and running those metrics through a particular algorithm to create an advanced statistic. This will give insights into an athlete's performance, which can further be used to formulate optimal training methods.The list of technologies doesn't end there. Innovative companies in the sector are formulating technologies that will enhance the experience for multiple stakeholders--players, to coaches to fans and the media.CIOReview, with its annual special edition on sports technology is bringing the spotlight back on innovative technology providers and consultants in the sports arena. Along with a listing of 20 most promising sports technology solution providers, this edition features insights from thought leaders in the industry, which will help you formulate optimal strategies for your organization.Hope you enjoy reading the edition.Copyright © 2016 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.CIOReviewNOVEMBER - 22 - 2016Mailing AddressCIOReview44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.402.1463, F:510-894-8405 November - 22 - 2016, Vol 05 SE 103 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com SPORTS TECHNOLOGY SPECIALCIOReviewEditorial StaffSalesT: 510-565-7560Aaron Pierce Alex D'Souza Frank NoelChithra Vijaya KumarAva GarciaJoshua ParkerRichard Watsonrichard@cioreview.comVisualizersMatt RyderAnil KumarManaging EditorJeevan GeorgeEditorialEnhancing the Game SpiritJeevan George Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.com
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