IBM has been Tennis Australia's technology solutions partner for the last 15 years and every year we help bring innovation to the Grand Slam of Asia Pacific. These pages give you a glimpse into the world of Australian Open 2008 - the technology, the solutions, the innovation and, most importantly, the people who are getting it done. http://www.ibm.com/innovation/au/ausopen/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 8 Jan 2008 10:23:30 +1100 Tue, 8 Jan 2008 10:23:25 +1100 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com As Director of Product Development and Broadcast support I've been coming to Australia for the tennis since 1987. As such, 2008 will be my 21st year working on the Open! With thousands of factors working against us we need to focus and anticipate any problems that may occur. Check out my blog - you never know what exciting/disastrous things might happen! http://www.ibm.com/innovation/au/ausopen/llevin.html?p=1.1.3.6&ca=ausopen&me=web&met=rss 200B1C31-EF67-4A65-9262-CEF97D563171 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:48:42 +1100 The first tickets to the Open have been sold. It's been a hell of a journey getting this far, redesigning the look and feel of the court, but I can't wait to see how everything pans out. http://www.ibm.com/innovation/au/ausopen/dnancarrow.html?p=1.1.3.7&ca=ausopen&me=web&met=rss DB75BD10-B289-479A-AA58-88E100EAA9C1 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:42:44 +1100 Being the next cab in rank it's important we remember there's still plenty to do. The next few days are crucial as we'll finish all our media coverage - announcements etc - then everybody really kicks into gear getting ready for January. To find out more, watch my video blog below. http://www.ibm.com/innovation/au/ausopen/gtiley.html?p=1.1.3.2&ca=ausopen&me=web&met=rss B1564AB2-8F6A-495F-9DAC-B90C8B4737AB Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:41:52 +1100 We've just had a very big day. We've unveiled the court to our sponsors and staff (both tough audiences) and the impact has been fantastic. As for new developments, we've got a whole range of new equipment, most noticeable the new colour and surface of the court. Watch the video below for more information. http://www.ibm.com/innovation/au/ausopen/mgoonan.html?p=1.1.3.3&ca=ausopen&me=web&met=rss 14B33495-88D8-46EE-A3F0-EF71EB90300B Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:40:41 +1100 What a day. Today was the unveiling of the new court and it looks great. I can't wait to see all the action and suspense that's going to take place on it. Today we also had sponsor, staff and media launches. Here's how it went. http://www.ibm.com/innovation/au/ausopen/swood.html?p=1.1.3.1&ca=ausopen&me=web&met=rss F20E95A6-872E-4F75-BF5A-5559A1A4EA61 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:06:31 +1100