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Press Release01 July 2020Siemens AGMunich
Siemens and FC Bayern partnership go into extra time
In addition,
the collaboration is to be strengthened at the beginning of the new season, especially
in the area of sustainability. In particular, this focus includes solutions
for, and the use of, efficient energy-storage technology and energy-management systems
for the Allianz Arena and the training facilities on Saebener Street in Munich.
These technologies are to help FC Bayern Munich take the next steps toward boosting
the energy efficiency of its operations in sports and business activities – and
thus enable the club to play a leading role in Europe when it comes to
sustainability.
“Siemens and FC Bayern are two strong brands with global reputations. We’re
united by our shared passion for top performance and quality. This new
agreement enables us to take our successful partnership to the next level. Now,
we’ll be making an even stronger contribution through our expertise and
solutions, especially in sustainable technologies,” said Joe Kaeser, President
and CEO of Siemens AG.
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Chairman of the Executive Board of FC Bayern
München AG: “Since the beginning of our partnership, we’ve maintained a close
relationship with Siemens that has been marked by trust. So, we’re all the more
pleased that we’ll be continuing our journey together in the future, too – and
that we can benefit from one another at a variety of levels.”
In addition to the Siemens solutions that are already in use today at
the Allianz Arena, on Saebener Street and in the Audi Dome, further products
and solutions have been developed in recent years as part of the partnership. Projects
include, for instance, the Greenkeeper App for analyzing data on the pitch
grass in the Allianz Arena with the aid of interconnected sensors on the field.
This information – on parameters such as light, temperature, moisture, salinity
and wind – is captured using Siemens’ MindSphere Internet-of-Things operating
system. Then the data is evaluated within the application and translated into
recommendations for action. This app is helping FC Bayern achieve another
increase in the quality and efficiency of its turf management.
Herbert
Hainer, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of FC Bayern München AG and President
of FC Bayern München e.V.: “In both football and basketball, our
partnership with Siemens enables us to establish a meaningful link between innovation
and sustainability – two important elements in our activities at FC Bayern. We’ll
continue to maintain this commitment, and we have very positive expectations as
we look forward to the collaboration with our Performance Partner over the next
three years.”
During the last season, acoustics engineers applied their skills at the
Allianz Arena during FC Bayern’s home matches as part of Siemens’ REIMAGINE
THE GAME project. With the aid of acoustic cameras, they measured the sounds
made by fans during the matches and then mapped the acoustic data to a 3D model
of the stadium. Using a beamforming signal-processing technique, the fans’ reactions
to changes in ball possession, referee decisions, goals and missed
opportunities were recorded and visualized. The result is a sound-generated visual
representation of the stadium atmosphere based on the crowd’s reactions. Combining
acoustic and statistical analysis makes it possible to investigate the interplay
between fans and what happens on the field. This project was recognized with
multiple honors, including the PRReport Award for “best digital communication.”
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