Major League Installations Integrate Data and Graphics for Captivating Game-Day Presentations
About Ross Video
BROOKINGS, S.D. – July 7, 2016 – The Cleveland Indians and Pittsburgh Pirates are bringing innovation to their ballparks to create the best game-day experience possible for their fans. The solution is powered by Daktronics and Ross Video joining forces to integrate the most extensive data library in the industry with advanced content, graphics and transitions for an awe-inspiring presentation on their main video displays.
"These two installations have raised the bar in Major League Baseball venues from a creative, technical and business standpoint," said Kevin Cottam of Ross Sports Solutions. "Both the Cleveland Indians and Pittsburgh Pirates have amazing game-day presentations, and it was great to be able to work closely with Daktronics to deliver a high-level fan experience as well as exceeding sponsorship goals."
"Daktronics worked closely with Ross Video to develop deeper integration with data and control to provide exciting graphics and transitions for stats and information that sports fans expect at every game," said Tony Kuck, manager for Daktronics control systems. "And it's not just for baseball. We're continuing to innovate and expand the possibilities of what can be done at all live sporting events to provide fans with the best entertainment value imaginable."
Passionate about live production, Ross Video designs, manufactures and delivers dependable technology and services that power exceptional live video productions seen by billions of viewers around the world every day. Founded in 1974, as a Canadian based manufacturer of Broadcast hardware – today Ross Video is best known as a solutions provider with well-rounded portfolios of products and services in many vertical markets ranging from Broadcast, Sports Venue, House of Worship, Legislative TV, and Education. www.rossvideo.com
About Daktronics
Daktronics helps its customers to impact their audiences throughout the world with large-format LED video displays, message displays, scoreboards, digital billboards, audio systems and control systems in sport, business and transportation applications. Founded in 1968 as a USA-based manufacturing company, Daktronics has grown into the world leader in audiovisual systems and implementation with offices around the globe. Discover more at www.daktronics.com.
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