About the Customer
A leading global sports organization, managing tournaments with diverse disciplines and formats, required a robust platform to streamline operations, enhance audience engagement, and future-proof their system for scalability and innovation.
Challenges
Complex Event Management:
Managing various tournament formats, seeding strategies, and playing systems posed significant operational challenges.Integration Gaps:
Limited compatibility with third-party tools for video boards and live feeds hampered real-time updates.Scheduling Conflicts:
Overlapping schedules and umpire assignment conflicts disrupted tournament execution.Manual Processes:
Dependency checks, rankings, and event configurations were handled manually, leading to delays and errors.Limited Usability:
The existing system featured cumbersome workflows for managing modalities, phases, and unit-based configurations.
Aykan’s Solution
Aykan developed a Next-Gen Results Management Platform with advanced features to address these challenges:
Dynamic Event Management:
Automated seeding strategies based on player performance history.
Configurable tournament formats and rules for unique requirements.
Advanced Scheduling & Umpire Assignments:
Automated conflict resolution to ensure smooth scheduling.
Phase-level filtering for efficient umpire assignment.
Enhanced Video Board Integration:
Real-time data updates integrated seamlessly with video boards.
Support for multi-board displays across venues.
Modality and Phase Management:
Streamlined creation and management of modalities with automated dependency checks.
Multi-unit base configurations for greater flexibility.
Real-Time Rankings and Live Feeds:
Automated ranking systems with robust validation rules.
Accurate, up-to-the-minute live feed integration.
Improved Usability:
Intuitive interface and simplified workflows for easy event management.
Key Benefits Delivered
Operational Efficiency:
Scheduling conflicts reduced by 95%, ensuring seamless tournament execution.Enhanced User Experience:
Simplified workflows enabled staff to manage events with minimal training.Scalability:
The platform supported new disciplines, venues, and tournament formats effortlessly.Audience Engagement:
Real-time ranking updates and live feeds elevated the viewing experience.
Customer Outcome
Aykan’s innovative solution streamlined tournament operations, enhanced audience engagement, and established a scalable framework for future innovations.
Tech Stack Highlights
Frontend
Angular for an intuitive, responsive user interface.
Backend
.NET Core and ASP.NET Web API for scalable and secure application logic.
Reporting
Telerik reporting for sophisticated report generation.
Messaging Supporting seamless updates and live event feeds
Kafka
Database
SQL Azure for centralized, cloud-based data storage.
Cloud Platform
Microsoft Azure PaaS for hosting, ensuring high availability and performance.
DevOps
CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment, minimizing downtime and ensuring seamless updates.
