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Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment and AWS transform experiences for Canadian sports fans
MLSE selected AWS as its official cloud provider and official provider of AI , Machine Learning ( ML ) and Deep Learning cloud services .
MLSE will use AWS ’ s portfolio of cloud capabilities , including ML , advanced analytics , compute , database and storage services to support their teams and lines of business . Innovating together , MLSE will build solutions that will support how teams play on the ice , court , pitch or field ; how players stay healthy ; how fans connect with each other and experience games ; and how sports franchises operate internally .
“ We aim to offer new ways for fans to connect digitally with their favorite teams while also seeking to uncover digital sports performance opportunities in collaboration with our front offices ,” said Humza Teherany , Chief Technology and Digital Officer at MLSE .
“ As technology advances and how we watch and consume sports evolves , MLSE is dedicated to creating solutions and products that drive this evolution and elevate the fan experience .
AWS and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment ( MLSE ) are to transform how some of Canada ’ s best-known sports franchises create and deliver extraordinary sports moments and enhanced fan engagement .
“ Taking a cloud-first approach to innovation with AWS further empowers our organization to experiment with new ideas that can help our teams perform their very best and our fans feel a closer connection to the action .”
Mastercard and GCS International strengthen alliance in Jamaica
Mastercard and GCS International , a leading regional FinTech based in the Dominican Republic , have extended their partnership to develop and deliver digital payments solutions to underserved consumers across the Caribbean .
This partnership builds on the collaborative work already underway in the Dominican Republic and expands to include solutions in Jamaica .
The partnership will strengthen the economic growth potential in the Caribbean , providing the underserved population with a simple and secure real-time payment solution .
Financial institutions will be provided with a white label mobile wallet solution , including Mastercard prepaid cards for international use , providing end-users with innovative and enhanced payment options in line with market trends .
The initiative demonstrates how technology can be harnessed to accelerate financial inclusion and give people more control , better banking experiences and a wider range of payment choices .
During the signing of the agreement , Carlo Enrico , President of Mastercard ’ s Latin America and Caribbean region , said : “ Mastercard is committed to delivering a digital economy that works for all . As the FinTech landscape evolves at an unprecedented speed , Mastercard provides the infrastructure and assets to help FinTechs grow and attract more people to the digital economy .
“ We look forward to collaborating with the GCS International team through this next stage of growth and provide the solutions that will drive financial inclusion at scale .” p
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