PlaySight Interactive is a connected camera and artificial intelligence sports technology company, offering its Smart sports video platform for over 25 sports and across 20 countries, including basketball, tennis, ice hockey and soccer.
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PlaySight Interactive was named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies for consecutive years in both 2017 and 2018.
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In 2010, PlaySight Interactive was founded in Kfar Saba, Israel, using technology with roots in the Israeli military.
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PlaySight Interactive has continued to grow through partnerships and investment from players in the tennis industry including Billie Jean King, Ana Ivanovic, Chris Evert, Pete Sampras, Novak Djokovic, Tommy Haas, Paul Annacone, and Darren Cahill.
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In 2018, PlaySight Interactive added new strategic investors, including SoftBank Group's Asia Ventures investment arm, CE Ventures, and Naver Corporation, an Internet content service company headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea that operates the Korean search engine Naver.
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PlaySight Interactive was the first company to develop advanced artificial intelligence software for sports that has enabled a pro-level platform to be brought to all levels of athletics.
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PlaySight Interactive makes courts, gyms, fields and rinks 'Smart' by installing its software and connected camera technology.
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In 2017, PlaySight Interactive unveiled its SmartField technology for soccer and released its SmartTracker technology - an autonomous 4K camera that follows all on-court action automatically.
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PlaySight Interactive provides each of its clients with automatic production capabilities: automated live streaming and production tools, scoreboard integration and graphic overlays, as well as full tracking of games without the need for a cameraman or operator.
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PlaySight Interactive developed the idea of PlayFair Tournaments that use the line-calling feature of PlaySight Interactive's SmartCourt technology to tackle the cheating problem in tennis.
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PlaySight Interactive expanded into basketball, volleyball, soccer, and several other sports in 2017.
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In 2017 and 2018, PlaySight Interactive was nominated by Fast Company as one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in Sport.
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In late 2018, PlaySight Interactive signed a partnership deal with the National Junior College Athletic Association, becoming the official autonomous video technology and SmartCourt streaming provider.
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PlaySight Interactive is the official broadcast, live streaming, and performance technology partner of Brussels-based Pro Basketball League, operated by the BPL.
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PlaySight Interactive installed its SmartCourt basketball technology in each team's arena to bring HD live streaming and automated video highlights to fans, something that PBL General Manager Wim Van de Keere said he hopes will increase visibility and elevate interest in the league.
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PlaySight Interactive is partnered with NBC Sports Group Sports Engine, with the goal to bring technology to the next generation of athletes at the youth and grassroots level.
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