Dimension Data brings real time data for tour de France

BANGALORE, INDIA: Dimension Data has announced that it has completed its big data analytics and digital delivery platform from which the company will deliver real-time information on individual riders.

This was made possible by Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) in partnership with the 22 teams participating in the 2015 Tour de France.

Accurate data will be collected through the use of live trackers under the saddle of each rider. Dimension Data will then process and analyse the data, and make it available to cycling fans, commentators, broadcasters and the media.

When the Tour de France begins on Saturday, the viewing public around the world will be able to follow all 198 riders in 22 teams real-time, and be able to track the speed at which each cyclist is riding, exactly where he’s positioned in the race in relation to other cyclists, and the distance between each rider - all via a beta live tracking website.

The real time analytics solution will take the data provided by a third party geo localisation transmission component, undertake data cleansing and analysis, and provide access to this data as both a real time data stream, and a historical archive.

Ord said Dimension Data carried out testing during the Critérium du Dauphiné race which was held in France from 7 to 14 June.

All data analysed will be available through a beta live tracking website. This allows fans to select their favourite rider to follow, monitor the race on their phone or tablet (through a responsive design beta website) while they watch it live on the television, and gain access to additional data insights.

The 198 riders in 22 teams will generate 42,000 geospatial points and 75 million GPS readings.

From 2016 for the next four years, ASO and Dimension Data will work closely together to extend and enhance the platform to deliver a range of innovative end-user experiences.