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EuroLeague's Most Advanced Court Arrives: Panathinaikos BC AKTOR First to Feature Groundbreaking ASB GlassFloor
This groundbreaking flooring will make Panathinaikos the first team to regularly host EuroLeague games on this cutting-edge court, marking a significant milestone in basketball history.
Europe - 23 July, 2024 - Panathinaikos BC AKTOR, in collaboration with Globalsat, is set to redefine the EuroLeague experience with the installation of the ASB GlassFloor, the Full-LED video sports surface officially endorsed by the EuroLeague.
A New Era for Panathinaikos BC AKTOR
As part of the refurbishment of the OAKA Arena and to make it one of the best venues in Europe, Panathinaikos BC AKTOR will permanently install the ASB GlassFloor just in time for the start of the season in October. Panathinaikos BC AKTOR continues its legacy of setting higher standards for both the fan experience and strategic business partnerships. By becoming the first team in the EuroLeague to permanently use the ASB GlassFloor, Panathinaikos BC AKTOR is once again pioneering in European basketball.
The Chief Operations Officer of Panathinaikos BC AKTOR, Stavros Ntinos, said: "We at Panathinaikos BC AKTOR feel proud and excited about this new project. Our main goal is to continuously enhance the experience of our fans and at the same time strengthen the strategic cooperation with our commercial partners. The addition of the new ASB Glass Floor, allow us to achieve a decisive contribution in this direction. The realization of this unique and exciting project was possible due to the strategic alliance with Globalsat. This collaboration redefines the commercial partnerships in Europe and pave the way for new forms of B-to-B partnerships. This unique project supplements our already successful cooperation this year, sealing and confirming in the best way our common philosophy for further development. We are proud that Globalsat is our strategic partner and we both welcome the ASB GlassFloor within the PAO BC "family" and their unique product that will guarantee our fans and our business partners a fantastic and qualitatively perfect result."
Innovative Technology Transforms Fan Experience
The ASB GlassFloor is set to redefine the match-day experience with its unique glass surface and millions of LEDs, enabling extraordinary visual displays. The operating system for the interactive sports surface, GlassCourt OS, will enable the club to show dynamic animations during player introductions and real-time game statistics directly on the court. This interactive and visually captivating floor brings a new dimension to basketball entertainment.
Advantages of the ASB GlassFloor
The integrated LEDs facilitate stunning animations, opening new opportunities for advertising and entertainment. The glass surface, embedded with ceramic points, ensures optimal grip and reduces injury risk, enhancing player safety without sacrificing performance. Furthermore, the floor's capability to display real-time positional data allows coaches to provide immediate feedback during training sessions, boosting player development and tactical execution.
Partnership with Globalsat Paves the Way for Innovation
As a key strategic partner, Globalsat has been instrumental in enabling Panathinaikos BC AKTOR and ASB GlassFloor to implement this state-of-the-art sports flooring solution in Athens, Greece. This partnership aligns with Globalsat's strategy of driving digital transformation in business, demonstrating how technology can redefine sports and entertainment.
The ASB GlassFloor, paired with Globalsat's technological and innovative solutions, will transform the newly renovated Panathinaikos BC AKTOR basketball court into a fully advanced technological marvel, turning the entire court into a multi-functional venue, ideal for sports arenas, concerts, retail spaces, and trade shows.
Mr. Vasilis Papadopoulos, Founder & CEO of Globalsat mentioned for this partnership: "We are thrilled to be a part of this transformative project. Our collaboration with Panathinaikos BC since last year and recently with ASB GlassFloor underscores our commitment to leveraging technology and innovation to enhance sports performance and overall experience. This new glass floor will open up exciting opportunities for interactive experiences and dynamic presentations, setting a new standard for multi-functional sports venues and showcasing how technology can revolutionize sports events. Furthermore, this partnership highlights the significant value of B2B collaborations, paving the way for innovative commercial relationships across Europe and is fully aligned with our strategy to empower the digital transformation of the enterprise world."
A Landmark Achievement
ASB GlassFloor's integration into the OAKA Arena marks a new chapter in basketball, elevating aesthetics, safety, and performance. Christof Babinsky, CEO of ASB GlassFloor, shared his enthusiasm about the partnership with Panathinaikos BC: "We are pleased to collaborate with Panathinaikos BC to introduce the first permanent installation of our floor for EuroLeague games as well as the Greek Basket League. This partnership is incredibly rewarding, particularly given Panathinaikos's strong commitment to innovation and their recent performance in the leagues in which the team participates, they have won both. Their drive to push boundaries aligns perfectly with our vision. This installation represents a significant milestone and sets the stage for our technology to make a lasting impact across various leagues. Panathinaikos BC AKTOR is truly setting the standard."
This collaboration between Panathinaikos, ASB GlassFloor, and Globalsat heralds a transformative era in basketball, setting new standards for how the sport is played, viewed, and experienced. Additionally, there is keen interest to implement the interactive features to the benefit of the Athletes by offering interactive training models and routines that may contribute to further grow the competitive advantage of the club.
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