8x8, Inc., a leading integrated cloud communications platform, today announced the Kansas City Royals Major League Baseball (MLB) team deployed the 8x8 Open Communications Platform™ to allow employees and contact center agents to operate from anywhere and continue working productively even as the start of the season was delayed almost four months. As part of its digital transformation initiative, the Kansas City Royals replaced legacy, on-premises communications and contact ce

VNN, America's largest and fastest growing high school sports communication platform has acquired Washington Prep Athletics Network (WPA Network), the Lynden, WA-based software company and largest provider of comprehensive data management tools for High School Athletic Directors in the state. The deal connects thirty-five leagues and 85% of Washington's High Schools to the VNN network. VNN's acquisition of WPA combines two major players of resource planning, communicatio

Boingo Wireless, the leading distributed antenna system (DAS) and Wi-Fi provider, has been awarded the wireless rights at the new Major League Soccer (MLS) stadium currently under construction in Austin, Texas. Boingo will design, install, operate and maintain neutral host cellular DAS and Wi-Fi 6 networks throughout the stadium, including bowl seating, suites, club sections, concourses and the field, to power a highly-connected, fan-focused experience. The new stadium will be home to Austin

Ness Turf Equipment, the premier distributor of ag and turf solutions in Hawaii and the Pacific Region, announces availability of the Toro® Greensmaster® eTriFlex™ Series, the most advanced all-electric riding mowers on the market. The new eTriFlex models carry no hydraulic fluid and utilize all-electric components for traction, steering, lifting, and cutting units. “We are excited to introduce the Toro Greensmaster eTriFlex Series, featuring several new enhancem

Safr, the leading ridesharing service dedicated to the safety and empowerment of women, has been named the rideshare of choice by the Women’s National Football Conference, a leading Dallas-based association bringing professional women's tackle football to a global audience. “Safr is proud to partner with Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC), an outstanding women’s football league comprised of 20 teams spanning 17 states and over a thousand women an

The KissCam, LLC Contest in the Arena mobile app was originally developed for use during sporting events in a venue, but the company's patented technology enables the sharing of virtual love even when venues are empty or socially distanced. With the KissCam® mobile app, fans can participate from anywhere in the world – at a venue or in their living room. Fans can snap a pic or video, place it in a customized team and sponsor KissCam frame, and enter their team's Ki

VaynerSports Co-CEOs AJ Vaynerchuk and Greg Genske announced the addition of a new combat and action sports division, while adding veteran MMA agent, Lloyd Pierson, and his client roster to the agency.  "VaynerSports is thrilled to add Lloyd Pierson to our staff of accomplished agents. With Lloyd on board, we look forward to providing MMA athletes access to VaynerSports' combined expertise in athlete representation and individual brand management," said Genske. &q

DICK'S Sporting Goods announced it will close all store locations and distribution centers on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020. This closure includes specialty stores Golf Galaxy and Field & Stream. The company also announced that store and distribution center teammates will continue to receive a 15 percent pay premium through the end of the year. "We are so thankful to our teammates for their hard work and dedication," said Ed Stack, Chairman and CEO.

Elite Turf announced it has partnered with world-renowned artificial grass company Act Global to bring its all-in-one innovative POWER System™ to the U.S. market. Previously only available in Europe, the Elite Turf POWER system combines Act Global’s triple-fiber woven Xtreme Turf and a non-rubber infill developed to create a first-of-its-kind product that is recyclable while enhancing safety, playability and durability. “Over the past 20 years, the social and marke

Perfect Game President Jerry Ford and Dan Hay, co-founder and President/CEO of Premier Girls Fastpitch (PGF) is proud to announce it has entered into a groundbreaking partnership to form PG Softball, an entity that will provide individualization and exposure to athletes in the rapidly growing world of amateur softball. Perfect Game Softball brings together two of the most credible brands in fastpitch softball and baseball to give amateur softball players a platform to be recognized