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Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Futura Adds Innovation through ServiceNow's Ecosystem

How ServiceNow is Reinventing the Ecosystem – Again

Customer Service management leader ServiceNow’s ecosystem is still growing as evidenced by the 18,000 or so attendees at this week’s Knowledge conference - notably higher than the 13,000 estimate from 2017, showing a great rate of growth.

ServiceNow offers a platform that its ecosystem partners can either integrate with or run directly on. One key benefit is the same as well: the ability to leverage the data in ServiceNow’s Now Platform by focusing on routing work throughout the enterprise.

ServiceNow’s original application was IT service management (ITSM), which at its core is a trouble-ticketing system that routes support requests internally though an organization.

But ITSM was never the company’s raison d’être – the platform was. As founder Fred Luddy explained at a fireside chat at Knowledge, early on the company couldn’t find a market for the platform, so they built out what would become the ITSM app in order to have an offering that solved customer needs short term.

But the long-term goal was always to offer a platform, not only for ServiceNow’s own apps, but for the apps of its ecosystem partners and customers as well.

Today, ServiceNow offers a range of service management apps, including solutions for customer service, human resources, security, and more. As the vendor adds each solution to the mix, the wealth of data about the daily work of its customers’ employees, partners, and customers become richer with a date currency.

Supporting the Digital Journey

On the one hand, the end-to-end nature of such work supports the digital journey – including the journey of customers, employees, and others during the course of their interactions with a company over time.

From the perspective of the ecosystem, furthermore, ServiceNow’s focus on how people get work done connects the people within each ecosystem partner as well as each partner’s own customers.

Every vendor must deal with its own customer service, IT support, HR, and other internal and customer-facing processes. Many vendors are thus customers of ServiceNow.

When such a vendor is also a partner of ServiceNow, it can bring the full value of the platform and its data to the benefit of its customers as an aspect of its own offering, depending on its specifics.

ERP vendor Amtech is one such vendor. It uses ServiceNow internally for its customer support and knowledge management, while finding that its customers can also benefit from the knowledge management capabilities.

Given that customer support is an essential part of its offering, Amtech sees the value of the synergy between being a customer and partner of ServiceNow. “It would add value to our customer base and to our company,” said Dominic Sambucci, President of Operations and Support for Futura, Amtech’s services arm. “It would create a more seamless product.”

Amtech’s knowledge base serves as an internal resource for customer service reps as they address customer problems, as well as a resource for customers, who can now learn from each other as they input insights – not only about the use of the product, but about how best to run their businesses.

The Future of Software Ecosystems

Amtech is but one example of the wide variety of vendors at Knowledge, and the stories about how they interact with each other are too numerous to mention – but include vendors as diverse as IT analytics vendor LogicMonitor, data insight and collaboration vendor Klera, and AI-driven process automation vendor Ayehu.

However, unlike IBM Think, this conference was not simply an opportunity for vendors to talk to each other.

Instead, the diverse value of the ServiceNow platform brought out customers and prospects in droves – enterprise professionals interested in how this growing ecosystem can meet various needs as each of them moves toward a greater customer focus by implementing digital journeys for their customers as well as employees.

Jason Bloomberg is president of industry analyst firm Intellyx. Follow Jason Bloomberg on Twitter or LinkedIn.

For full article visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonbloomberg/2018/05/11/servicenow-drives-platform-innovation-with-next-generation-ecosystem/

 

Monday, May 14, 2018

Amtech Partnering at EskoWorld June 5-7

Packaging industry leading ERP company, Amtech Software, will attend the EskoWorld Packaging Connected Conference June 5-7, in San Antonio, Texas. The conference is a unique opportunity for Amtech and Esko mutual clients to tackle business problems, shares ideas and learn best practices.

“As an Esko partner, Amtech will collaborate on connecting the supply chain and offering a gateway to enhanced workflows and digital printing,” stated Amtech Chairman, Cosmo DeNicola.

In addition, Amtech will have key executives onsite at the conference to demonstrate current and under development products.

Friday, May 11, 2018

Steinberg Client Patrick Mahomes Is Ready to Show Off His Fastball

Last April, when the Chiefs traded up to draft Patrick Mahomes No. 10 out of Texas Tech, he became their quarterback-in-waiting. After Kansas City agreed to trade three-time Pro Bowl QB Alex Smith to Washington in January, the wait was over. Mahomes learned what it takes to be a pro from an early age, when he was toted to ballparks by his dad, Pat, who pitched in the majors for 11 seasons. The younger Mahomes was also a right-handed pitcher—and an MLB draft pick by the Tigers—but he will use his powerful arm to get touchdowns instead of strikeouts. The MMQB asked the 22-year-old Mahomes the lessons he’s learned to prepare him to be the face of a franchise—from growing up around pro sports, from having Smith as a mentor and from that tantalizing sneak peek he gave us as a rookie.

Playing the scout-team quarterback in practice really helped develop my game. When we were playing the Jets, with Josh McCown, I'd have to throw a lot of deep balls. Tyrod Taylor with the Bills, you'd have to scramble around a lot. With Tom Brady, it was about dissecting the defense. You go through other offenses, and you make them into your own, and try to make it relate to your offense. I had to do stuff I wasn’t comfortable with, and see what I liked and what I didn’t like.

You dream of your first NFL start when you're a little kid, playing football in the backyard, but until you get there, you never know what to expect. The Week 17 game against the Broncos [in which Mahomes completed 22 of 35 passes for 284 yards] is something that will help me moving forward—to have gotten a full start in, to really go deep into the game plan with Coach [Andy] Reid and assistant [Mike] Kafka. There are things that, being a backup, you try to do, but you can’t get the full comprehension of what it takes. It helped me get perspective of what it takes to win football games in the NFL.

Coach Reid is a great teacher. He understands how people learn, understands how to get people to get the concept of what the play is and why we're running it. It helped me a ton being able to know exactly what I need to do and what I need to look for on every play.

I remember my first NFL interception vividly. On the second drive of the game, receiver De’Anthony Thomas was open and I overthrew him. I remember going to the bench and just sitting there and thinking, Well, you got that out of the way. I had been feeling jumpy and jittery and really excited when the game started, and after that interception, it’s almost like it settled me down and helped me get back into the mind-set of not trying to do too much. Those things happen in the NFL, but as a quarterback you have to minimize those. You have to have a short memory and go back out there and act like nothing happened.

I learned a lot from running a two-minute drive in the 27–24 win at Denver. I almost threw an interception; it’s about just knowing when to take chances. You’re going to make mistakes, but at the same time, having those successful finishes and those wins makes it so much sweeter.

I was in major league clubhouses for pretty much my whole childhood. You saw All-Stars working just as hard as guys who just got there. I remember Alex Rodriguez being at the stadium three or four hours before practice started, just hitting off a tee. Then you see Derek Jeter taking ground balls all day, and you’re like, these guys, they don’t have to be doing this. They’re the best at their profession, but at the same time, they want to be better. You understand that you have to work that hard, no matter what level you are. 

LaTroy Hawkins—my dad’s former teammate and my godfather—is a great role model. He’s a professional in every aspect. He was always trying to do whatever he could to make the team better, to get his body in the best shape, so that whenever he got his opportunities, he took full advantage of them. That’s why he ended up having a 21-year career as a pitcher. This being my first professional offseason, I have spent time with my family, enjoyed life, but at the same time I’m working every day to make sure I’m ready for when OTAs, mini-camp, training camp and the season comes. 

I threw with pretty much everyone on our team at least once this offseason. Whenever anyone was back in Kansas City, we would try to get out and get some work in. We had a group text going; I’d just text the guys, and whoever was in town, they’d say, Alright, I’ll be out there whenever you want to go. We weren’t allowed to throw at the facility in the offseason, so we went to some high schools around town—Shawnee Mission out in Overland Park, Kan., and Bishop Miege, a private school near Country Club Plaza. With the group of guys that we have here, they want to work, they want to get better. So for me, it’s easy.

Entering an NFL locker room at 21-years-old, my mindset was pretty much just to go out there and work hard. People respect you if you work hard. And if they think you can win, they’ll like you.

I didn’t start playing football a lot until I was in high school. I played it in seventh and eighth grade, but I didn't play Pop Warner or anything. But as a junior [at Whitehouse (Texas) High], I really fell in love with the game—the challenges you have every single play, how you have to read the defense and decide what to do. So when the MLB draft came around, I knew I didn’t want to give up football. I wanted to see where it took me, so I decided I wanted to go to college. My dad didn’t get to go to college [and] my mom didn’t get to go, so that also played a part. Coach Kliff Kingsbury at Texas Tech helped develop my game and get me to where I am today.

When Alex Smith was traded, I thanked him for everything that he had done for me. He’s an awesome guy and a true pro. He had a great season last year, and being the person he is, he always was helping me whenever I did something he thought he could help me improve on. That’s just the type of leader he is. We have a great relationship, still, going forward.

People forget that Alex was the No. 1 pick in the [2005] draft. He had to go through some growing pains and learn things kind of on his own, so he knew little things to help me, like my stance under center. I played all shotgun when I was in college, so it was different being under center as much as we are. But he helped me adjust my stance to eliminate the bucket step I had when I first got here, so I could be back further and able to throw the ball more on time. When he played at Utah, he wasn't under center as much either, so he knew little things that could help me advance faster.

Alex showed me how to make the reads easier so I can process faster and play faster. You look at coverages, and you learn how to eliminate things. Alex had seen and studied so much, and he was very helpful about showing me what he saw, so when I got out there I could put the ball in the right place and make the play work. In the Denver game he was helping me every single time I went to the sideline. We’d get on that tablet and we’d look at the plays, and he would help me identify how they were blitzing by how they were lining up with their fronts, and who was coming, and if this guy came, where I was supposed to put the ball.

 Looking back, I know last year is going to help me a ton in my career. I wanted to play; I wanted to be out there with the guys. But you know every single day what you’re working for. You’re studying and making sure you’re ready in case you are put into the game; at the same time, you know the future. Every day I came in and worked as hard as I could to make sure that I was ready for whenever the opportunity did come.

The biggest thing I told the quarterbacks who are in the draft this year is that once the draft happens—no matter where you get taken—it all starts over. Go in every single day working, and everything else will handle itself.

Every single week in college, I’d expect to win, no matter who we were playing. I’d always won a lot, going back to high school, so I dealt with the adversity of losing [when] we didn’t win as many games as I wanted to at Texas Tech. But I would always expect to win, [and] I’m going to carry that mindset into this next NFL season. And also the mindset of, you’re never out of the game. In college, we thought every single time we got on the field, we were going to score. You always can come back. You always can put points on the board. So for me to go out there with the Chiefs, with the defense and the special teams that we have, and know with the offense that we have…

...We can win a lot of games and make a run at the Super Bowl.[Based on] my past experiences and being with the guys all last year, I know we could have a team that could do great things.

Kareem Hunt and I talk about building something together here.Seeing his success as a rookie and how hard he works, I’m excited to build a future with the Chiefs. With the young nucleus we have, I feel like we can have a great dynasty coming forward.

For full article visit www.si.com

Thursday, May 10, 2018

HGE Health Extends Its Telemedicine Technology Successes From One Disease To Another

From COPD to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Temple spin-off helps patients in trouble.

A telemedicine-based disease management program proven to dramatically help chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients breathe easier is now giving patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) -- a deadlier form of pulmonary disease -- a fighting chance to do the same.

HGE Health, a Philadelphia-based healthcare technology company that works worldwide with pulmonary surgeons and physicians, is partnering with the Temple Lung Center at Temple University Hospital to apply its HGE Health Care Advanced technology to help IPF patients in the U.S. and around the world.

The digital telemedicine platform and mobile app has been shown to help patients with COPD experience much better outcomes by enabling them and their physician to quickly adjust treatment protocols to counteract changing symptoms in their disease progression.

An irreversible lung disease experienced by one in 200 American adults, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) causes scaring throughout the lungs and does not have a known cause. It mostly affects middle-aged and older adults, has no cure and generally has a very limited number of treatment options. Lung transplantation is the only intervention that has been shown to significantly improve lung function, quality of life and in some cases, survival.

The disease's progression varies person-to-person, but without a lung transplant, most patients have only approximately three-to-five years to live once they're diagnosed with the illness.

"Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a debilitating, emotionally challenging disease that limits its sufferers from living a full life. IPF patients can experience worsening of their respiratory symptoms, especially breathlessness and cough," said Michael J. Markus, PhD., CEO of HGE Health. "Our unmatched leadership in telemedicine-based programs in COPD and lung transplant patients is why we're so confident we can provide the same timely care for IPF patients. By providing adjustments to the treatment plan based on a change in symptoms, we have the opportunity to improve respiratory symptoms in patients with IPF and perhaps compliance with their IPF medications. A telemedicine-based disease management program for patients with IPF has the promise to improve their quality of life as well as clinical outcomes."

The initial patient base for the mobile technology will be Temple Lung Center's 3,500-4,500 patients with pulmonary interstitial lung diseases, many of them suffering specifically from IPF, many of whom travel across the country to utilize the pulmonary expertise at the Philadelphia medical center.

The causes of pulmonary fibrosis can include environmental toxins, medications, chronic inflammation, and infections. It is suspected that genetics may play a role in the more serious idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Symptoms of IPF – which is the most common form of pulmonary fibrosis – is a dry, unexplained cough, shortness of breath starting with activity and then with little or no activity. The shortness of breath ultimately limits most all activity and even can occur while sitting.

Pulmonary patients use their smartphone, which securely communicates to the HGE Health platform, to report their daily pulmonary symptoms to their physician who has the option of making immediate changes in treatment. The more rapidly medical issues are addressed before they get more complicated, the more positive the outcome.

"We're excited about the possibilities our technology will offer to IPF patients," said Markus. "We recognize that they are highly vulnerable, more fragile and face a high rate of mortality as their disease progresses. However, if we can be the critical bridge between these patients and the transplant physicians taking care of them, we'll be able to give these men and women an entirely new lease on life."

About HGE Health 

Headquartered in Philadelphia, HGE Health harnesses it's deep experience in chronic disease management and digital health in pulmonary disease, telemedicine and mobile health to develop a clinical services platform that delivers better care faster at a much lower cost for patients, physicians and payors. Built on clinical protocols developed and supported by 16 years of research, the company's technology has compiled the longest running and world's largest longitudinal data set of COPD symptoms, interventions and clinical management to help physicians provide care for a geographically and socio-economically diverse COPD and pulmonary patient population.

 

SOURCE HGE Health

 

Monday, April 30, 2018

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Closes on a $7.5 Million Bank Loan From Patriot Bank

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. ("CSS Entertainment") (Nasdaq:CSSE), a growing media company building online video on-demand ("VOD") networks that provide positive and entertaining video content for all screens, today announced that it has closed on a previously announced commercial credit proposal from Patriot Bank, N.A. for $7.5 million. The financing consists of a 5-year, $5.0 million term loan and a 3-year, $2.5 million revolving credit facility.

 "This term loan and credit facility provides CSS Entertainment with up to $7.5 million in increased borrowing capacity for acquisitions and general corporate purposes, giving us increased flexibility to execute on our business plan," said Scott W. Seaton, Vice Chairman & Chief Strategy Officer of CSS Entertainment.                

"CSS Entertainment is on the cutting edge of the growing on-demand content delivery sector, with robust assets and a clear strategic plan moving forward," said Richard A. Muskus, Jr., President of Patriot Bank, N.A. "Patriot Bank is excited to support this innovative consumer brand as it continues to achieve impressive market expansion and delivers further value to its customers and shareholders." 

$1.7 million of the proceeds will be used to repay the company's existing credit line which will be replaced by this new credit facility.

Friday, April 27, 2018

EY Announces Cosmo DeNicola of Cosmo DeNicola Companies Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award Finalist in Philadelphia

EY today announced that Cosmo DeNicola, Chairman of Cosmo DeNicola Companies is a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award in the Philadelphia Region. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Cosmo DeNicola was selected as a finalist by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on Thursday June 14, 2018 at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. 

“I am proud to be selected as a finalist for EY’s prestigious award Recognition like this makes all our sacrifices worth it,” stated Cosmo DeNicola.

Now in its 32nd year, the program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 145 cities and more than 60 countries throughout the world.  

Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National competition. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced at the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 10, 2018. The awards are the culminating event of the Strategic Growth Forum®, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.

 

Sponsors

Founded and produced by EY, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards are nationally sponsored in the US by SAP America, Merrill Corporation and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. In Greater Philadelphia, sponsors also include PNC Bank, Pine Hill Group, Murray Devine & Cosmo DeNicola Companies, SolomonEdwardsGroup, Ballard Spahr LLP, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, Pepper Hamilton LLP and Simkiss & Block.

 

About Entrepreneur Of The Year®

Entrepreneur Of The Year®, founded by EY, is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs, chosen from an independent panel of judges including entrepreneurs and prominent leaders from business, finance, and the local community. The program makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global awards program of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities and more than 60 countries. ey.com/eoy

 

About Cosmo DeNicola Companies

Cosmo DeNicola Companies is a privately held holding company with a diverse portfolio of businesses ranging from healthcare, technology, publishing, professional sports, and entertainment. In addition, they have a legacy of supporting their three humanitarian passions: World Health, Humanitarian Recognition and Cultural Diplomacy. The firm is headquartered in Fort Washington, PA and led by serial entrepreneur, Cosmo DeNicola. For all media inquiries, contact Ashley Gennett at agennett@cosmodenicola.com

 

About EY

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

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This news release has been issued by Ernst & Young LLP, a member of the global EY organization that provides services to clients in the US.

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Cosmo DeNicola Companies Acquires MN Based Avista to Create Global Smart Factory

Philadelphia based serial entrepreneur, Cosmo DeNicola, announced today that he has completed the acquisition of Avista Solutions International, a Minneapolis based Information System Technology Company. The company has a 28-year history, and is a leading solutions provider to manufacturers in North, Central and South America.

This acquisition will create synergy with DeNicola’s Fort Washington, Pennsylvania based Amtech ERP Software, allowing them to innovate within the four walls of a Modern Manufacturing Facility. Avista has developed world class solutions for scheduling, logistics and process improvement. This collaboration will foster the creation of an All in One Smart Factory.

Cosmo DeNicola Companies is committed to supporting manufacturers on a global scale, and Avista will accelerate that growth, with service centers throughout Mexico, South and Central America.

 “We are excited about our new global expansion, and look forward to creating synergistic opportunities within our existing Enterprise Mobility and Technology portfolio companies,” stated Chairman, Cosmo DeNicola.  “I expect this acquisition to be immediately accretive.”

 Avista employees, including the co-founder and principals, will be joining the Cosmo DeNicola Companies team. Avista will be maintaining their Minneapolis Headquarters and Midwest Manufacturing Facility.

Friday, April 20, 2018

Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food Donates 1747 Pounds of Premium Nutrition to the Whatcom Humane Society Food Bank

Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food, a leading super premium pet food company, donated 1747 pounds of their nutritious pet food this week to the Whatcom Humane Society (WHS) Food Bank in Bellingham, WA. The donation is part of the pet food company’s Fill A Bowl… Feed A Soul™ (FABFAS) program, a national campaign aiming to provide one million meals for pets in need annually.

“We are pleased to help the Whatcom Humane Society with this donation,” said Chris Mitchell, Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food CEO. “Our mission is to help all pets eat well, no matter what their circumstances. Families facing economic challenges should not have to worry about feeding their beloved pets during tough times. Food banks like the one offered through WHS are a lifeline to those families fighting to keep their pets healthy, safe and at home.”

“We are very grateful to Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food for their generous donation. Our food bank program provides temporary assistance to families and their pets during difficult times. Donations like this are what keep the shelves full. We couldn’t do it without the help of our amazing supporters!” said Carly Brewer, Whatcom Humane Society Volunteer & Outreach Services Manager.

“It is very exciting to be a part of this generous gesture from Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food to the Whatcom Humane Society,” said Devin Dietzen, owner of Pet Stop in Bellingham. “We are thrilled to work with a company that shares our standards of animal care and health, as well as our passion for helping local organizations assist in providing access to great nutrition for pets in need.”

“Chicken Soup for the Soul’s FABFAS program was created to help feed pets in need nationwide,” said Chris Mitchell. “We work closely with our independent pet specialty retailers to identify rescue organizations in their area where our food can have a real impact. We believe that every pet should enjoy the benefits of premium nutrition. Healthy pets are happy pets and more readily adoptable,” said Mr. Mitchell.

Monday, April 16, 2018

Soul Announce Premiere of New Web Series

Beginning today, the first day of the Arena Football League season, fans of the Philadelphia Soul can go behind the scenes with the team as it prepares to defend its Back-to-Back Arena Football League Championships thanks to a partnership with local production company MyNEWPhilly.

The online series will highlight the personalities that comprise the 2018 Training Camp Roster as they prepare for the season, fight for final roster spots, and bond as teammates in pursuit of a third straight Championship. 

“We are incredibly proud of our organization and the people that are part of it,” said Soul Vice President of Business Operations, Marc Zamarin. “It all starts with high character players and coaches for us, and this series is a great opportunity for fans to really get to know the phenomenal human beings that represent this city so proudly.”

Film crews from MyNEWPhilly have been embedded with the team since the beginning of Training Camp capturing candid moments on & off the field and conducting in-depth interviews with players, coaches and ownership. Using their unique perspective and creative style, the hope is that viewers can identify with these professional athletes in a way they may not have before.

“This group of guys are champions on and off the field, I’m honored to have been chosen to direct this series,” said MyNEWPhilly Founder Kyree Terrell. “It’s by far the most fun I’ve had producing, and definitely the most exercise!”

“The team at MyNEWPhilly is a joy to work with,” Zamarin said. “When you can collaborate on a shared vision with people that enjoy what they do as much as those guys, it’s impossible to not create something that you’re proud of.”

 The first episode, aptly titled “The Intro”, sets the stage for the series and gives viewers a sense of what to expect moving forward. New episodes will be made available each of the next few weeks. Footage will include practice field interactions between players & coaches, off-field appearances by players, and coaches’ conversations about roster decisions, as well as footage from the Soul’s first away game of the season on April 14th in Albany, NY and the Home Opener in Philadelphia on April 21st. All available episodes can be seen anytime, on-demand, at www.PhiladelphiaSoul.com/3thehardway. The series is presented by Chima Steakhouse.

Thursday, April 12, 2018

Arena Football League Announces New Partnerships with DraftKings, Sportradar, Facebook and VSiN

Today, the Arena Football League announced new partnerships with DraftKings, Sportradar, Facebook and VSiN that together will put the AFL at the forefront of the fan gaming experience, and will mean a more interactive, dynamic game experience for AFL fans.

“The partnerships we’re announcing today give fans a whole new range of ways to get in on the action of arena football,” said Ron Jaworski, Chairman of the AFL Executive Committee. “Today, we’re bringing fans even closer to the game by giving them access to more data, creating more intensity in each individual moment of the game and introducing some cutting-edge gaming options.”

The AFL announces today that DraftKings will become the exclusive daily fantasy partner for the AFL. DraftKings will launch an AFL fantasy game and will stream AFL games through their app. Both the fantasy product and streaming capabilities are expected to launch for the 2019 AFL season. DraftKings will also become a league-wide marketing partner of the AFL.

“Combining daily fantasy and live streaming is a powerful combination for providing compelling content for our customers,” said Ezra Kucharz, Chief Business Officer at DraftKings. “We are confident that our customers will enjoy the fast pace of AFL games and the new daily fantasy sport contests the sport allows us to offer.”

Today, the AFL is also announcing a partnership with Swiss based Sportradar, one of the world's leading data providers to sports federations and leagues, media networks, and sports books. As part of this deal, Sportradar will build a new API for the AFL which can be licensed to new partners for the automated distribution of data. Sportradar’s AI platform for data-driven insights and zero-latency data products make it one of the premiere companies in the world for sports information.

“The Arena Football league is committed to delivering a modern and engaging fan experience, and we are very pleased to be part of that commitment,” said Jason Sukhraj, SVP of Business Development, Sportradar. “The AFL API is the first step in connecting more fans to the league and we look forward to working closely with the AFL on developing more innovative fan engagement solutions in the future.”

These partnerships will mean a tremendous boost in the amount of game and player data available to fans and will create even more intensity for fans around every moment of the game.

In addition to the new partnerships with DraftKings and Sportradar, the league is also announcing today new partnerships with Facebook and with Vegas Stats and Information Network, VSiN, a preeminent source for sports gambling news, data, analysis and content.

The partnership with Facebook calls for 12 games to be broadcast live in the U.S. on Facebook Watch and globally via the AFL show Page. The AFL will also leverage Facebook products, including Groups and Stories, to engage directly with its fans. The AFL’s Facebook strategy is aimed at growing its teams’ digital presences and tapping into the universe of potential fans who can be reached on the platform.

VSiN, through its partnership with the league, will create dynamic content that will give fans more data and information about teams, players, matchups and more, to make every fan a smarter, savvier sports consumer. Fans will be able to tune in to VSiN-produced pregame shows and segments each week that preview betting odds and trends, as well as other co-produced live content focused on in-game betting angles.

Together, these four new partnerships put the AFL on the cutting edge of gaming and live game viewership. The league is already expanding the limits of the fan viewing experience on the Monumental Sports Network through the use of innovative multi-camera technology Kiswe and hat camera technology ActionStreamer. Today’s announcements also make the league the premier professional sports destination for fans who want to do more than just watch a game. Now, they will have the chance to get in on the action.

The AFL season kicks off on Friday, April 13th when the Washington Valor host the Baltimore

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