Germany: creation of Sportec (data), a joint venture between Sportcast (DFL) and deltatre

Sportcast, a subsidiary company of the DFL specialising in TV production services, and deltatre, a company specialised in digital solutions for broadcasters and organisers of sports events, have announced the creation - in joint venture - of Sportec Solutions GmbH, on 17/10/2016.

"The new company will be in charge of all official match data gathering, storage and distribution for Bundesliga and 2.Bundesliga matches (from the 2017-18 season). The DFL has decided to bring official match data gathering in-house as a way to create a long term innovative legacy that will give the league full control on this core asset, offering a better service for all its rights-holders and greater value going forward," stated the DFL on 17/10/2016."

"The main reason for this step is the growing market expectations with respect to the scope, quality and availability of official match data both nationally and internationally German professional football would also like to highlight its role in this area as a driving force in the development of innovative content," explained Ansgar Schwenken, the DFL…