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M A N AG E M E N T FOOTBALL &
October / November 2023 Issue
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Tel: 0161 763 8707 4 INDUSTRY NEWS
• Edgbaston Lands BSI Sustainability Award. • UK Stadiums To Test 5G Networks. • Turf Science Live: A Day Of Learning And Networking
14 MULTI-CLOUD ENHANCEMENT
• How multi-cloud is central to creating unrivalled fan experiences at sporting events. A strong multi-cloud strategy, which enables any app to be managed across any cloud to any device, could be hugely beneficial for live sporting events.
18 THE FUTURE STADIUM
• Modern stadiums are embracing AI Video Analytics to create a seamless matchday experience that transcends traditional spectatorship. We explore how AI Video Analytics can revolutionise the fan experience while bolstering stadium security.
20 SPORT FOR ALL - ACCESSIBILITY
• For fans with mobility issues and physical disabilities wanting to attend in person, it can be difficult to enjoy it to the full unless the venue is properly equipped to be accessible and inclusive.
22 STADIUM ACCESS CONTROL
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• Everyone knows the Premier League is the best league in the world, but not when it comes to stadium access. In this feature Marta Morrás, Identity Lead at Veridas, talks about what the Premier League can learn from its Spanish counterparts.
24 PITCH PERFECT AT MORECAMBE
• EFL League Two Club, Morecambe is celebrating the condition of their pitches after adopting the Grow-In Programme from Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS).
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26 FIRE DOOR SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
• An introduction to new software enabling Stadium and Venue Operators and Facilities Management Teams to save considerable time and money on their compliance reporting. Ensuring digital compliance with the new Regulation 10, BS 8644-1 and the latest Section 156 amendments with ease.
33 IMPROVING DRAINAGE AND ROOTING
• Matthew Newman, Grounds and Sports Turf Manager at Hartpury University and College, in Gloucester, believes that MM40 from Mansfield Sand plays an integral role in his renovation work on the sports pitches they maintain, dramatically improving both the drainage and rooting.
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