NAGRA announces multi-year video review partnership with American Hockey League

Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland, and Phoenix (AZ), USA - October 1, 2019 - Sporfie, a venture of NAGRA, the world's leading independent provider of content protection and multiscreen television solutions, today announced a three-year partnership with the American Hockey League (AHL), the premier professional development league for the National Hockey League (NHL), to become the official provider of the AHL's in-game video review system.

Beginning with the 2019-20 season, Sporfie Instant Replay system will allow AHL referees to review video streams instantly from overhead cameras above each goal and make rulings from the scorers table. Sporfie's service platform will also give AHL Hockey Operations access to all reviewed plays, plus 24/7 monitoring of all camera feeds in all 31 AHL arenas.

Our goal was to secure a cost-effective, dependable and user-friendly video goal review system that could also continue to adapt to the league's changing needs, said Christos Nikolis, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for the AHL. This partnership with Sporfie will provide the reliability and effectiveness that our league needs in a video review system.

We are excited to address the needs of the pro hockey community through a solution that has earned the trust and recommendation of our partners, said Sami Karoui, Head of Sporfie at NAGRA. It is rewarding to have been chosen by the AHL as they expand their video capabilities, and we look forward to supporting them with inventive yet simple technologies.

In addition to providing the league, referees and teams with instant video replays of the game, all 31 member teams will also have access to Sporfie's Instant Highlights product, which allows marketers to clip and share videos directly from their smartphones.

Launched in 2016, Sporfie is a sports video platform that allows anyone, from parents at youth games to marketers and officials at the professional level, to easily and instantly capture, replay and share sports highlights without filming or editing. In addition to the AHL, the ECHL announced in March that they will be implementing Sporfie's Instant Replay and Instant Highlights products for the upcoming season.

About the American Hockey League

In operation since 1936, the American Hockey League (theahl.com) serves as the top development league for all 31 National Hockey League teams. Nearly 90 percent of today's NHL players are American Hockey League graduates, and over 7 million fans attend AHL games across North America every year. The AHL's 84th season begins Friday, October 4.

About Sporfie

Sporfie, a venture of NAGRA, is a sports video platform that gives individuals and teams the power to capture, replay and share personal highlights instantly and without the distraction of filming or editing. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Sporfie has worked globally with sports teams and organizations ranging from youth to professional. Learn more about Sporfie at sporfie.com, or connect with us on Twitter.

About NAGRA

NAGRA, the digital TV division of the Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S), provides security and multiscreen user experience solutions for the monetization of digital media. The company offers content providers and DTV service providers worldwide secure, open and integrated platforms and applications over broadcast, broadband and mobile platforms, enabling compelling and personalized viewing experiences. Please visit dtv.nagra.com for more information and follow us on Twitter at @nagrakudelski.

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