Microsoft has partnered with Anil Kumble’s technology startup, Spektacom Technologies along with support from broadcast partner Star India to announce the introduction of the Power Bat. The Power Bat provides players, coaches, commentators, fans and viewers with a completely fresh and unique way to engage with the sport and help improve their game all powered by the Microsoft Azure cloud platform using AI and Internet of Things (IoT) services.
Microsoft worked closely with Spektacom and its founder Anil Kumble, former captain, Indian cricket team, to incubate and launch the product, as part of their ScaleUp program. Star India has used the technology successfully in recent series to provide real-time statistics and insights straight off the oval.
According to Anil Kumble, former captain, Indian cricket team, and founder, Spektacom, “Our vision is to bring sports closer to fans through interesting ways of engagement using real-time sports analytics. At the same time, it is important that the technologies used are seamless and do not disrupt the game or obstruct the players. With Microsoft, we have been able to create a secure and effective solution, and with Star India, we have a partner that can stimulate and excite fan engagement.”
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