HONG KONG, July 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mace has been appointed as the Programme Management Partner (PMP) for the MTR Corporation for the delivery of its new railway extension projects, bringing its global infrastructure delivery expertise to Hong Kong.
As MTR Capital Works team's PMP, Mace will be creating an integrated Project Management Office (PMO) that will enable the smooth implementation of PMO functions and digital systems to support the client's transformation and digital project goals and vision.
MTR's safe, reliable and efficient railway network forms the backbone of the extensive public transport network that serves Hong Kong, with about 4.45 million passenger journeys on weekdays consistently arriving on time at their destinations 99.9% of the time.
The partnership aims to further enhance the Capital Works team's PMO capability and enable the team to establish best in class Integrated Project Controls, digital services and NEC contracting.
As a global leader in the built environment and collaborative construction delivery approaches, Mace will focus on accountability, transparency, and collaboration which are essential to support the successful delivery of MTR's substantial capital works programme.
Mace has an outstanding track record of delivering mega-infrastructure programmes in key economic hubs across the globe, including the Peruvian reconstruction work, Metrolinx in Canada, and the Hudson Tunnel Project in New York. It also has been appointed on many complex transportation projects like the redevelopment of RLDA Ahmedabad Railway Station in India.
A global company of consultancy and construction experts, Mace is working across Asia Pacific and has operated in Hong Kong since 2005.
Davendra Dabasia, CEO for Mace Consult:
"It is an honour to be working with MTR in delivering its new railway extension projects. Aligned with MTR's vision of going beyond boundaries, Mace is redefining how complex programmes are being delivered.
"Our work with MTR started with strategic consultancy and has grown to enable Mace to work hand-in-hand with our client. With a world-class team that combines global project and programme management expertise and local industry knowledge, Mace is well positioned to support MTR in achieving its goals of enhancing connectivity and increasing opportunities for communities in Hong Kong."
Carl Devlin, Capital Works Director of MTR Corporation:
"The MTR Capital Works team has been working relentlessly on the new railway projects that will enhance Hong Kong's railway network and keep the city moving. I am looking forward to working with Mace and benefiting from their international capabilities and experience, as we deliver these projects."
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Mace appointed as Hong Kong MTR's Programme Management Partner for its New Railway Extension Projects
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading-edge artificial intelligence algorithms are now powering production at nearly half of VSPO's esports tournaments, dramatically reducing content creation time and enhancing fan engagement, said the company's co-founder Danny Tang at the New Global Sport Conference 2024 ("NGSC") in Riyadh this August.
At a panel discussion with other industry leaders including Ahmad Alabduljabbar, Craig Levine, Jean Mariotte, Penny Diao and Shay Segev, Tang said nearly half of the esports tournaments VSPO produces are now leveraging AI to assist key production tasks such as live highlights capturing and post-game replay editing, markedly boosting the efficiency and agility of the company's tournament operations.
VSPO, Asia's biggest esports company, organizes and produces more than 80 tournaments and 7,000 matches every year, captivating an online fan base of over 800 million.
"Over the past couple years, we have developed a lot of AI tools to allow us to better produce esports tournament content in a much more efficient manner," said Tang, who is also VSPO's CFO and head of global strategy office, "For example, our 'AICam' now allows us to turn hours of game footage into viral social media content in mere seconds."
As the leading conference for the Esports World Cup Foundation, the NGSC 2024 hosted a global delegation of over 1,200 industry thought-leaders at the Kingdom Centre on August 24-25.
At the event, Tang introduced VSPO's two proprietary AI tools, "AIOB" and "AICam", which have been instrumental in streamlining esports production process. AIOB, an algorithm trained on extensive tournament data, assists directors in identifying and broadcasting the most thrilling moments in real time. AICam, on the other hand, automates the selection and editing of highlights, turning them into viral video clips with unprecedented speed and precision.
Another VSPO's key AI project Tang shared was VSPO's partnership with Qualcomm on the Snapdragon "Faith of Victory" initiative, an esports athlete emotion detection system capable of providing real-time insights into an athlete's state of emotions by studying their facial expressions and heart rates. The AI system has been trained with data from 175 professional players across 18 top teams in the King Pro League, and VSPO continues to refine it for improved performance on a frequent basis.
Furthermore, Tang said that VSPO is also in the process of integrating its proprietary AI technologies into its signature, award-winning "4K OB Truck," a patented mobile production unit designed for on-the-go creation and broadcasting of top-tier esports events.
This innovative vehicle was a standout feature at the Hangzhou Asian Games last year, where esports was recognized as a medal sport for the first time, as a significant portion of the esports series was produced using VSPO's "4K OB Truck," showcasing its capabilities on an international stage.
About VSPO
With a global presence encompassing 14 office locations and eight top-tier esports arenas, VSPO offers a comprehensive suite of esports services, including tournament organization, marketing solutions, community development, and more.
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VSPO Co-founder Danny Tang: Half of VSPO's Esports Tournaments Now Assisted By AI
