How Wimbledon is using IBM Watson's AI to power highlights, analytics and enriched fan experiences - Watson

Key Points: – We're helping Wimbledon deliver new levels of engagement for ticket holders and 70 million online fans – Watson-powered real time match reports are expected to rival global outlets in breaking news and uncovering player insights – Watson Discovery Service is using 22 years of unstructured data to analyze an estimated 53,713,514 tennis data points – A voice-activated, watson-powered digital assistant "Fred," helps attendees find their way around the venue At the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), more than a half-million fans gather for the Wimbledon Championships every year. For two weeks in July, enthusiastic fans descend on the SW19 venue, with thousands of fans swarming onto the iconic Henman Hill to watch the tournament unfold. That's not including the more than 70 millions fans who watch the tournament online and on their televisions. All the fanfare isn't complete without the ongoing effort of the AELTC to enrich fan experiences through cutting-edge technology in new ways. For the 2017 Championships, IBM Watson is working with AELTC to deliver ticket holders and 70 million online fans with new levels of engagement and user assistance.