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Main Feature ................ 1
Events ........................... 2
Customer Spotlight..... 3
Product News ............. 4
Support ......................... 5
General News .............. 6
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ISSUE 03: October 2012
Another XOS Basketball Users Conference in Las Vegas is in the books! Each
year XOS Digital likes to revamp the program to keep information fresh for our loyal customers- although we usually don’t have to work too hard to convince them to fly to Vegas.
So as always, XOS basketball experts Blaine Patterson and Matthew Twardzik spent months hard at work to prepare for this year’s conference.
The duo ran through the latest features in XOS Thunder Basketball, XOS Digital’s all-encompassing basketball coaching, teaching and scouting suite. They especially highlighted the upgrade to high definition- a feature used by Kentucky during their run to a national championship.
Then they handed it off to Vance Catlin of the Indiana Pacers to run though XOS Lightning and the capability to distribute video to tablets including the iPad, which the
Pacers staff took full advantage of during the 2011-12 season.
“The conference is beneficial for everyone because it keeps you on the cutting-edge of video scouting technology, which helps improve your team’s efficiency and effectiveness during the season,” said Jaime Vathielil, associate director of basketball operations for University of Miami Men’s Basketball. “It was also a great opportunity to exchange ideas with other users and develop a network of people across the country.”
The group was able to take a tour of the University of Nevada Las Vegas’s (UNLV) new multi-million dollar men’s basketball facility, the Mendenhall Center. XOS Digital played a pivotal role in the project and installed remote cameras that route to the video room for live capture in addition to a permanent XOS Courtside Coach for immediate feedback during practice, a XOS In Touch system for telestration, and a full audiovisual
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XOS EventsNABC:
When: April 4-8Where: Georgia World Congress Center in AtlantaOur booth: #631Link: http://www.nabc.org/convention/index
Product Showcase: • XOS Thunder• XOS Thunder Remote Camera
XOS HD Replay and Review• XOS Thunder CourtSide
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We hope to see you there!
integration of the locker room and coaches’ offices. Special thanks to Rich Hilliard for guiding the group!
In between the trainings and meetings, XOS made sure the group enjoyed their time in Vegas with a nice mix of relaxing by the pool, dinner at Hard Rock Hotel’s staple, Pink Taco, and of course gambling, if their hearts and wallets so desired.
Please email [email protected] with any suggestions for next year and stayed tuned for information on the 2013 XOS Basketball Users Conference!
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HD Replay:
Need a replay system for an upcoming tournament?
XOS provides HD Replay systems rentals for conference tournaments, playoffs and training.
XOS HD Replay is an intuitive system that anyone can learn, but XOS can provide a technician to set up and operate the system if needed.
Please contact Randall Malone [email protected] if interested.
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Customer SpotlightUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas
For as long as he can remem-ber, Rich Hilliard, director of student-athlete development at
the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), has turned to XOS for his video editing needs. Hilliard began working for UNLV nine seasons ago as a graduate assistant, was quickly promoted to video coordinator. Re-cently, he became the director of student athlete development.
Hilliard recalls UNLV making the transition from XOS Director to XOS Thunder in 2007.
“After switching to Thunder, the difference was night and day,” Hilliard said. “The new functionalities and capabilities are very user-friendly and have helped streamline my entire workflow.”
For Hilliard, one of XOS Thunder’s most valuable assets is the ability to send coaches game film instantaneously by simply accessing the server.
“With XOS, you don’t have to wait for the long process of burning video to a DVD, then passing it
to your coaching staff,” Hilliard said. “For example, when a coach requests a certain edit, it is stored on a central server and easy for them to access and watch.”
In late February, UNLV opened their new state-of-the-art basketball practice facility, the Mendenhall Center. This facility has been fully integrated with XOS equipment including complete editing software, audiovisual installation and integration of digital signage throughout the entire facility.
Hilliard also noted how access to game film plays a key role in player development. He explained that being able to watch game film enables instant learning and allows for improvement on a detailed, individual basis in addition to improving team performance as a whole.
“Having the capability to analyze game film directly after a game allows our coaching staff to get a head start on formulating ways to improve,” Hilliard said.
One crucial resource XOS offers to clients is a dedicated support staff available 24/7. Hilliard recalls a time when an issue occurred at midnight, and despite a three-hour time difference, the tech support team responded instantly and resolved the problem.
He gives much credit to Blaine Patterson, XOS basketball marketing specialist, and Blake Tibbett, XOS regional sales manager, for why the partnership has been so strong and steady for many years.
“I know I can call Blaine at any time and he will answer right away,” he said. “And Blake is always there to help ensure that everything runs smoothly.”
When there are schools looking for a company for their video technology needs, Hilliard always offers his experience with XOS Digital.
“Technology is always evolving and XOS is always looking for ways to improve with it and keep pace.”
Hilliard looks forward to the developments and enhancements XOS will provide as the technology field evolves. XOS is proud to work with UNLV and looks forward to the continuation of a great partnership.
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Product News
XOS Digital welcomes the University of Wisconsin–Platteville, Troy University
and Winthrop University as new XOS Thunder Basketball partners.
In addition, XOS is excited to expand our partnership with the Euroleague to advance coaching technology across Europe. We provided the Euroleague with both XOS Lightning and XOS Thunder Basketball HD
XOS Basketball HD Replay has added over 60 customers in 2012 with a majority of the
additions occurring this summer. The teams of Big West, PAC 12, Patriot League, Southland Conference, West Coast Conference, Western Athletic Conference, in addition to the University of North Dakota, are all now using the powerful replay solution.
Hurricane HD Replay, for live event production, has also surged this year with new clients from the NBA to mobile production trucks. This feature-rich multi-speed,
multi-channel slow motion instant replay system is now utilized by the Atlanta Hawks, the University of Central Florida and Mobile Studios among others.
At XOS Digital, we understand the importance of the right technology and the impact of an efficient workflow. So, let us know how we can help! We’re ready to provide cutting-edge sports video solutions for any current or future sports technology needs.
XOS Digital wishes you the best of luck this season!
to provide a wide-area content distribution platform and an all-encompassing basketball coaching, teaching and scouting suite. Now coaches can securely view and share videos and reports, log and manage film and view statistical breakdowns all in these easy-to-use platforms.
Additionally, the league will use the XOS Thunder platform for official training sessions utilizing videos and
play diagramming for their online basketball coaching seminars.
This integrated system is interconnected through cloud technology and available on compatible tablet devices for easy access.
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Euroleague video coordinators learn XOS Thunder
Support
Facilities
Cleaning Touch Panels and Touch Monitors
The problem: after months and months of use, touch panels can become grimy with
fingerprints. While this won’t do any damage to your touch panels, it’s not aesthetically pleasing and can also spread germs. When cleaning anything electronic, you don’t necessarily want to use water as it does not quickly dry. But you don’t want to use rubbing alcohol either as that could cause damage to the screen.
The solution: you want to use a solution that is 50 percent Isopropyl alcohol and 50 percent water. These solutions can be found at electronic
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or computer stores-just make sure to check the label for Isopropyl alcohol, and not another kind.
Hint: you may want to consider pulling the power from the touch panel when wiping it down so you don’t have to worry about activating buttons while cleaning. If you look on the back of the touch panel, you’ll see a “green” cable connector
plugged on the right side of the panel. That’s the power cable. Just make sure to plug the power back in when you’ve finished cleaning it!
They say that cleanliness is next to godliness, and luckily it only takes a few seconds to wipe off those fingerprint smudges from the touchpanels to make them look good as new.
Touch panel maintenance
Team gear from The 2012 Basketball Users Conference
Support Tips
• Call us! The team will make sure you are on the latest Thunder Basketball build with all the newest features• Check your hardware and make sure everything is in working order (i.e. Canopus box)• Take a look over last year’s video and delete all unnecessary files to clear up space• Meet with your coaching staff to review their video needs to see if there are any changes or requests
XOS Digital would like to thank all 2012 Basketball Users Conference attendees who provided gear for the XOS support team!
Thunder Support: Call: 800-490-7767 Submit a ticket here
HD Replay Support: Call: 888-XOS-REPLAY Email: [email protected]
Facilites Support: Call: 866-411-4334Email: [email protected]
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General NewsNew Products
Teams are looking to XOS Digital for ways to provide fans with live stats and
scores. In response, XOS now provides a device called a ScoreBot which connects to video boards at venues across the country. This new Live Score Service provides real time, live scoring data to feed a number of applications. XOS installs and manages the service end-to-end and equips clients with a complete data feed of scoring information, guaranteeing accuracy down to one-tenth of a second. The ScoreBot brings automated scores, ads, graphics and real time video and data right to fans on mobile and tablet applications.
New Digital Networks
XOS welcomes new Digital Network partners including the Sun Belt, National Football Foundation, Florida International University and PAC-12. XOS Digital also announced a new service offering to create and manage official conference-and-team-branded YouTube channels as part of the XOS Digital Sports Network.
XOS Digital is Moving
XOS Digital is excited to announce we will be moving our Lake Mary headquarters to the heart of Downtown Orlando.
The relocation will begin in December and wrap up in spring of 2013 in order to keep the technology infrastructure in place throughout the football and basketball seasons.
“This is an exciting time for XOS, as we are quickly expanding and outgrowing our current office,” said Mark Hudgins, Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration.
XOS Digital will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony after the final stage of relocation this spring. We invite all sports organizations that find themselves in Orlando, whether it be for work or pleasure, to stop by XOS Digital for a tour to get a behind-the-scenes look
at the leading provider of content management solutions and digital media services for collegiate and professional sports organizations.
XOS is co-headquartered in Orlando and Wilmington, Mass. For more information and the latest XOS Digital news, please visit our newsroom.
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Have you ever seen a marching band do this? Skip to minute six for our favorite part!
Contributing Writers
Bryan Stuckey, director of support
Chris Taylor, marketing coordinator
Becca Greenwood, corporate communications coordinator
Amanda Brenci, corporate communications intern
Erika Lam, corporate communications intern
XOS will move to Downtown Orlando