Riedel combines sports arbitration, training and production with the RefSuite ecosystem

Riedel Communications develops RefSuite, a powerful managed technology solution designed for professional sports workflows that combines hardware, software, cloud services and 24/7 remote operations in an integrated ecosystem designed to transform refereeing, coaching and broadcast operations in live sports environments.

Conceived in close collaboration with referees and industry stakeholders, and based on Riedel's engineering expertise, RefSuite brings together five modules closely integrated: RefCam, RefBox, RefComms, CoachComms y RefCloud. From FIFA-certified head-mounted referee cameras and video assistant referee (VAR) systems to Bolero S-based wireless communications and cloud media management, RefSuite enables unprecedented coordination, performance and decision-making while delivering unprecedented and immersive broadcast perspectives.

Lutz Rathmann, director general de Tecnología Gestionada de Riedel Communications, comenta que “RefSuite es la culminación de años de experiencia sobre el terreno, innovación de productos y colaboración directa con las principales organizaciones deportivas del mundo. Con cada módulo ya probado en implementaciones de alto nivel en todo el mundo, RefSuite representa un paso decisivo para alejarse de las soluciones fragmentadas, ya que ofrece una plataforma cohesionada y preparada para el futuro que potencia tanto a los equipos arbitrales como a los de entrenamiento y retransmisión”.

He modular design of RefSuite guarantees maximum scalability and flexibility; ya sea en torneos de élite, ligas nacionales o campos de entrenamiento, RefSuite se adapta a los requisitos y la escala de cada cliente. RefCam ofrece vídeo estabilizado con calidad de retransmisión desde el punto de vista del árbitro, mientras que el sistema de revisión VAR RefBox ofrece un control intuitivo y sincronizado de todas las fuentes de vídeo para su análisis instantáneo, reproducción y exportación de clips. RefComms y CoachComms proporcionan comunicaciones cifradas y de baja latencia entre el árbitro y el equipo, complementadas con la nube multimedia RefCloud como centro neurálgico para el almacenamiento, la revisión y la colaboración de contenidos multimedia de forma segura.

Turnkey implementation

The ecosystem can be expanded with the solution red 5G privada Easy5G from Riedel, offering secure, high-speed data transmission for field-wide RefCam video transmission or RefBox remote review workflows. In combination with (optional) centralized monitoring and support via the Remote Operations Center (ROC) from Riedel, this managed technology offering provides turnkey implementation and operational peace of mind.

With RefSuite, sports organizations get a consistent, high-performance foundation for any match scenario, delivered and maintained by a trusted partner. “RefSuite represents our vision of seamless delivery: a unified technology and service model designed to meet the demanding needs of international federations, leagues, broadcasters and production partners,” he says. Mark Schneider, executive director of global events at Riedel Communications.
“This is just the beginning: RefSuite is the first step towards a new generation of integrated ecosystems that will open new possibilities for remote production, performance analysis and immersive fan experiences, shaping the future of live production, marine and motorsports environments,” he concludes.