[hackpgh-discuss] Fwd: FW: The Penguins Need Tech Solutions

From: Steven Owens <stevenjowens@xxxxxxxxx>
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Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2015 13:09:00 -0400

*From:* Audrey Russo & Erik Watts [mailto:mgreenway@xxxxxxxxxxx
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*Sent:* Monday, July 06, 2015 8:39 AM
*To:* Kate Fisher
*Subject:* The Penguins Need Tech Solutions

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Penguins Seek Tech Solutions from PTC Members

Dear Pittsburgh Technology Council Members,

*To better engage and connect with their fan base, the Pittsburgh Penguins
are seeking ideas, inventions and new technologies that maximize fan
experience and keep their organization on the cutting edge of innovation.
To meet this goal, the Penguins and the PTC are teaming up to help pull the
best concepts out of southwestern Pennsylvania’s innovation economy.*

This creates a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs and businesses to
showcase their products and ideas before one of the nation’s premier
professional sports organizations.
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*The Opportunity:*

The Penguins have identified a broad range of interest areas for innovation
and new technologies (described below). After reviewing this list, Council
members will have the opportunity to propose ideas to the Penguins for
further consideration.

Starting now and running through *Friday, July 10, 2015*, the Penguins are
asking for a three-minute video OR a 100 words-or-less memo from any
company or individual (such as faculty who are working on research) who
believes they have an idea/solution to help the Penguins. This video or
memo must convey your idea/solution and capabilities. In order to be
considered, the company or individual must be located in Southwestern
Pennsylvania, either through a main or satellite/regional office, and must
be a member of the Pittsburgh Technology Council in good standing.

*Videos and memos should be submitted to this online submission folder.
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*Please be sure to include your name, company name, and a contact email IN
THE TITLE OF YOUR SUBMISSION.*

After reviewing the videos or memos, the Penguins will decide which
companies will be invited to present in person to their senior executive
team at one of their facilities. Dates and times of the presentations will
be determined after the review of the videos and memos. The Council is also
planning a breakfast event on August 17 with several Penguins executives,
including: David Morehouse, President and CEO; Travis Williams, Chief
Operating Officer; and Erik Watts, Senior Director, Technology, who will
talk about their technology strategy as well as the upcoming season.

If your idea/solution is selected by the Penguins, you will work with them
to find a mutually agreed upon working relationship. Some relationships may
result in beta testing ideas. Some may be work for hire. And, some may
result in strategic partnerships. By submitting an idea/solution, you
understand and agree that the Penguins are not obligated to keep it
confidential, and all rights will be subject to further discussion.
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*The Penguins have sorted their interests as follows, but this is not in
order of priority:*

*Fan Amenities*

- Solving ways to simplify routine interactions such as food/merchandise
ordering, line location & wait times.

* Memory Maker*

- Creating keepsakes that exist beyond the game experience. Ways to
commemorate the game that includes personal memories or moments (photo,
experience, printable – tangible and tactile).

*Play Along*

- Creating games or experiences that are both digital and physical.
Creating unification of fans that is engaging during the game.

*Fan Immersion*

- Utilizing technology to allow fans access to places they have only
dreamed of seeing.

*Information*

- Utilizing real time statistics such as speed of puck, speed of
skaters, etc., to enhance the fan experience.

*Interaction*

- Encouraging smart phone interaction with game entertainment and other
fan areas in the arena; leveraging ibeacon technology.
- Finding more ways to let the fans submit content to be part of game
entertainment.
- Leveraging open source in fan engagement. Are there solutions
designed for ecommerce that can be leveraged for fans?

*Content Delivery*

- Identifying new ways to deliver content both during the event and
outside of events.
- Leveraging new hardware technology, e.g. touch screens, multi-panels,
projections, holograms, haptics.

*Social Media Engagement*

- Delivering in-arena or out-of-arena specific content to the array of
social media streams to ensure real time engagement.
- Listening to or monitoring social media and influence sentiment about
our brand; managing reputation of our brand via social media.

*Big Data*

- Looking for ways to leverage our existing customer data and gather
additional customer data; Analyzing customer data to improve
communications, increase revenues, etc.
- Utilizing business data to increase revenues, reduce expenses, create
efficiencies, etc.

*Mobility*

- Making in-arena content and experiences mobile. How do we reach the
fans that couldn’t make the game or are remotely located? How do we make
them part of the game-day crowd?
- Making it easier for fans to purchase anything they want on any
device, at any time.

*Automation*

- Use of RFID or other technology to streamline transactions or
interactions.
- Integrated solutions for: ticket scanning, food/merch purchasing, seat
locating, ticket sharing, seat upgrades, mobile payments.

*Customization*

- How do we allow the fans to customize the game to be unique for them?
- How to compete with the comforts of home?

*Workplace*

- How are companies improving the workplace experience with technology?
- How are companies adapting to the mobile technology generation?
- How are companies driving “cutting edge” innovation and fostering “big
ideas?"
- How are companies improving the effectiveness of their employees (work
smarter, not harder)?

*Other “Big Ideas”*

- What haven’t we mentioned above or thought about?
- What is the hot, new “big idea” in the use of technology in sports,
entertainment or business?

If you have any questions about the initiative, please contact Michele
Greenway <mgreenway@xxxxxxxxxxx?subject=Penguins%20Tech%20Submissions>.
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*Thank you for your time and consideration, we look forward to all of your
innovative solutions,*

*Audrey Russo*
President & CEO
Pittsburgh Technology Council

*Erik* *Watts*
Senior Director, Technology
Pittsburgh Penguins

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