Three former News Corp. and Fox Sports execs have
launched SporTVision Systems, a new company focusing on high
technology for sports broadcasting and related applications
for stadiums, the Internet and other platforms. The
founding partners include Stan Honey, former News Corp. Exec
VP/Technology Worldwide; Bill Squadron, former News Corp.
Senior VP/Strategic Planning; and Jerry Gepner, former Fox
Sports Senior VP/Field Ops & Engineering. SporTVision will
develop features for live and instant replay footage as well
as the software, hardware and field ops for its products.
Current projects include a contract with Fox Sports to
provide operational and software support for FoxTrax, and
consulting on the Mets' new stadium project, including its
broadcast infrastructure and in-stadium video services.
Investors in SporTVision include Sterling Ventures, chaired
by Mets President Fred Wilpon, and Roy Disney's Shamrock
Holdings. SporTVision's tech lab is located in Silicon
Valley, while the exec offices are in N.Y. (SporTVision).
