Press Release
Icelandic Handball Federation (HSI) and Spiideo Join Forces to Pioneer Top Tier, AI-Driven Handball Productions
The Icelandic Handball Federation (HSI), the governing body for handball in Iceland, and Spiideo, the global leader in sports video production and analysis technology, are proud to announce an innovative partnership that will revolutionize handball production and streaming across the country.
In a pioneering move, HSI has chosen Spiideo as its partner to integrate cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology and low-latency feeds into its handball productions across Iceland. This strategic decision is based on Spiideo’s proven track record and exceptional solutions, as well as Spiideo’s existing successful collaborations with some of Iceland’s top handball clubs.
HSI’s vision for elevating handball production and accessibility has led to the installation of Spiideo cameras in all official arenas in Iceland. This ambitious project will encompass the top four men’s and women’s leagues, offering a production feed to the country‘s leading tel-co, Siminn for their Over-The-Top (OTT) and Set-top box platforms, app, and through linear TV. Spiideo will also provide a low-latency feed for betting providers and an automated game archive for teams stored in the Spiideo League Exchange.
Furthermore, HSI is committed to extending this technology to cover all youth and amateur games played in these arenas, ensuring that handball enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels have access to high-quality productions and analysis tools.
“We are excited to embark on this groundbreaking partnership with Spiideo based on the latest developments in AI automated production and innovative distribution configuration, making HSI the first handball federation in the world to fully embrace AI technology for sports productions throughout all levels. Our decision was fueled by Spiideo’s exceptional solutions and a desire to offer our fans, athletes, and partners an unparalleled handball experience,” said Robert Geir Gíslason, CEO at HSI.
The collaboration between HSI and Spiideo signifies a historic step towards transforming handball production and analysis, setting a new standard for sports federations worldwide.
“We are honored to welcome the Icelandic Handball Federation to the Spiideo family. This partnership underscores our commitment to advancing sports technology and providing unparalleled solutions for sports production. Together with HSI, we aim to redefine the way handball is experienced and enjoyed,” stated Spiideo CEO & Co-Founder, Patrik Olsson.
About Spiideo
Spiideo delivers astonishingly simple, powerful, and innovative solutions to the global sports community that shape the future of sports video production, analysis, and consumption.
Spiideo’s fixed and mobile camera systems for both indoor and outdoor sports, feature automatic recording, AutoFollow™, and virtual panorama technology that integrates directly with both Spiideo Perform and Spiideo Play.
By living in Spiideo, sports organizations and media-rights holders are able to eliminate manual filming processes, analyze the performance in a single platform, share footage from the cloud, and automate broadcasting. More than 2,000 organizations are currently using Spiideo, including teams in the Premier League, NHL, Serie A, MLS, NBA, Ligue 1, NCAA, and Bundesliga. Spiideo’s solution is also used by customers such as the USL, NWSL, Sweden’s Allsvenskan, Iceland’s Pepsi Max League, Denmark’s Metalligen, and various media-rights holders throughout both Europe and North America.
Spiideo was founded in Malmö, in the south of Sweden, in 2012. Since then, the company has expanded and now has international offices in the UK, US, China, & Germany.
About Icelandic Handball Federation (HSI)
The Icelandic Handball Federation, HSÍ, is a union of all clubs and leagues responsible for Handball within the country. HSÍ also manages all national teams and is responsible for all other practical aspects of the sport. HSÍ is a member of the European Handball Federation, EHF and the International Handball Federation, IHF.
Niklas Bergdahl
niklas.bergdahl@spiideo.com
+46 760 333 030