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Extreme Networks unveils stadium wireless for big venues
Network Infrastructure

Extreme Networks unveils stadium wireless for big venues

Stadium operators could reduce cabling and improve fan connectivity as the new system targets dense crowds with fewer infrastructure demands.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Australian football fans share passwords, survey finds
Multi-factor authentication

Australian football fans share passwords, survey finds

Password reuse leaves Australian football fans exposed to wider account theft, despite the country recording the lowest sharing rate in the survey.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Australians turn to ChatGPT ahead of Socceroos clash
Generative AI

Australians turn to ChatGPT ahead of Socceroos clash

Searches for live streams, player stats and matchups have surged as fans seek quick World Cup updates before the Socceroos face the United States.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
AWS highlights five AI uses in football across leagues
Data Analytics

AWS highlights five AI uses in football across leagues

Real-time tools are reshaping refereeing, TV coverage and coaching as leagues use AI to speed decisions and deepen fan engagement.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Netskrt to support FIFA World Cup streaming delivery
Digital Transformation

Netskrt to support FIFA World Cup streaming delivery

Streaming platforms face major pressure as Netskrt takes on the World Cup, where demand is expected to top 1.5 billion viewers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Sports betting apps targeted by fraud, warns Approov
Gaming

Sports betting apps targeted by fraud, warns Approov

Major sporting events are giving fraudsters fresh ways to scrape data, hijack tokens and abuse APIs in genuine betting apps.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

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Aston Martin Aramco signs cybersecurity deal with Zscaler
Data Protection

Aston Martin Aramco signs cybersecurity deal with Zscaler

The deal will secure race data and engineering systems across Aston Martin Aramco's operations as Formula One teams face rising cyber risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Atos releases Premier League fixture list for 2026-27
Data Analytics

Atos releases Premier League fixture list for 2026-27

Supporters and clubs face a six-month balancing act as computer modelling and manual checks shape a season already crowded by international demands.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Code and Theory launches sports content system with Adobe
Software-as-a-Service

Code and Theory launches sports content system with Adobe

Sports teams juggling dozens of sponsors and channels are set for tighter content control as a new Adobe-backed system tackles governance and ROI.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
New Zealand Rugby launches All Blacks fan platform
Digital Transformation

New Zealand Rugby launches All Blacks fan platform

Fans can now follow live scores, video and team news in one place as New Zealand Rugby deepens its direct-to-fan strategy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2026
Atos finalises Premier League fixtures for 2026-27
Digital Transformation

Atos finalises Premier League fixtures for 2026-27

Fans will now see how travel, policing and recovery time shape the 2026-27 calendar after months of computer-assisted planning.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
Home broadband traffic jumps as fans stream tournament
Customer Experience

Home broadband traffic jumps as fans stream tournament

Home networks are under more strain as 60% of UK broadband users plan to watch the tournament, mostly from the sofa.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
Tottenham signs TCS in digital transformation deal
Customer Relationship Management

Tottenham signs TCS in digital transformation deal

Fans will see changes across ticketing, content and security as the Premier League club hands its digital overhaul to Tata Consultancy Services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Stewart Golf cuts customer response times to one minute
Digital Transformation

Stewart Golf cuts customer response times to one minute

Weekend and overseas customers are getting answers far faster, as the golf trolley maker's AI assistant now handles most routine queries around the clock.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
TrueRights names Harry O'Hara as Commercial Director
Digital Transformation

TrueRights names Harry O'Hara as Commercial Director

Growing concern over AI misuse of sports likenesses is boosting demand for rights-management tools as TrueRights expands into the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
digiLab AI sailing model cuts prediction error by 85%
Artificial Intelligence

digiLab AI sailing model cuts prediction error by 85%

After a season of racing and retraining, the software's forecasts were shown to be far more reliable, even in severe offshore conditions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Pochettino picks Sportian for US men's team analytics
Artificial Intelligence

Pochettino picks Sportian for US men's team analytics

The US men's team will use live match data and video to sharpen tactical calls before and during a home World Cup campaign.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2026
Sandisk unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 USB-C flash drive
Sandisk

Sandisk unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 USB-C flash drive

Australian fans and creators will pay AUD $69 and up for a licensed flash drive aimed at storing the flood of World Cup content.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2026