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Friday, January 31 2020 - 22:13
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Australian Open and Infosys Take Tennis to New Heights
MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

- 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 
digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core 
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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