Infosys partners with Roland-Garros Launch Digital Innovations; stock climbs ~5%

30 May 2022 , 01:13 PM

Infosys Limited, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, and the French Tennis Federation (FFT) have today revealed the latest innovations that will usher in a new era of technology-driven sports viewing and fan engagement.

Infosys stated in its press release that the two organizations are initiating their five-year extended partnership through a range of 3D, AR, VR, and AI-powered experiences. Beyond the court, the partnership will also deliver a new STEM1 initiative that leverages tennis as a platform to educate and inspire young people about the impact of science and technology in sport.

Sumit Virmani, Chief Marketing Officer, Infosys, said “This year we wanted to bring a purposeful approach to the tournament and support Roland Garros in delivering a sense of true immersion and community impact. Through digital experiences powered by AR, VR, 3D technologies, and the metaverse we’re engaging fans, students, coaches, and players in a more experiential way to bring the entire ecosystem closer together, and closer to the action.

The launch of our STEM2 program to use digital as a means to create a positive platform for society highlights how this partnership seeks to go beyond the court and create a wider social impact.”

At around 1.22 PM, Infosys was trading at Rs1,527.50 per piecec, up by Rs66.65 or 4.56% from its previous closing of Rs1,460.85 on the BSE. The scrip touched intraday high and low of Rs1,528.30 and Rs1,486.80 respectively.