ForzaSys was spinned out from Simula Research Laboratory in August 2014 in collaboration with UiT – The Arctic University of Norway. For over a decade, we have researched large-scale multimedia systems in strong collaboration with international companies like, for instance, Microsoft. These experiences and insights are fundamental for the novel solutions provided by ForzaSys. ForzaSys is transform
ing how sport fans and supporters engage in their favorite sport through novel technological solutions – not only on the day of the match, but 24/7. Our mission is to help sport clubs and organizations to better connect and engage with their many followers. We are working with leading technology partners and sport clubs to deliver next generation multimedia platforms for virtual participation and genuine social engagement where fans dynamically add content, generate video playlists, share events on social media etc. The first product is called Forzify. Forzify is a system which gives the users a social experience for sports. The idea is to boost supporter activity during and beyond the match day as a “spotify”, or maybe better a “sportify”, system for your favourite sport events. Forzify enables the fans to 1) see highlights and summaries of games; 2) share and discuss sport events as video playlists; 3) create own events; 4) get recommendations from fellow fans; and 5) collect and redistribute favourite sport clips in a social experience. Thus, search for your favourite game happenings, see your video compositions made by your friends, and let the system present and recommend the most played and “liked” events from the previous week – in the order you want…
