News and PR

October 21, 2021

OZ Partners with Ready Player Me to Expand Avatar Offering

Today, OZ is taking live streaming to a whole new level, by allowing creators and their communities to interact via digital avatars in real time during events where they participate in the construction of their favorite creator’s content. Known as "Participatory Streaming", the trend is catching on fast with creators and audiences alike.

August 12, 2021

The future of live streaming is participatory and it’s here now

Live streaming has been a one-way street. Most streams restrict interactions between creators and their audience to a text box or reaction icons in a limited area of the video screen. OZ is here to change that.

March 9, 2021

OZ Named One of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2021

A company known for its innovative tech solutions, OZ made significant breakthroughs over the past 12 months, developing immersive engagement technology that is set to revolutionize the modern day fan experience. The company’s mission is to close the gap between watching live events and physically being present at them. OZ makes live event experiences accessible for everyone, not only the minority who can attend in person.

February 5, 2021

The Metaverse: changing what it means to be part of the crowd

Picture the scene: you’re at your favorite sports stadium, captivated by the buzz of the crowd, sharing your reaction with your fellow fans, waving your scarves or giant foam hands, getting caught up in the moment. Energy.

January 1, 2021

OZ hosts spectacular New Year’s Eve party in the metaverse

The world’s largest fully virtual New Year’s Eve concert treated guests and viewers to a unique experience that will live long in their memories. The special event saw attendees transform themselves into 3D avatars as they danced the night away to the music of Sigur Rós and Kaleo, and rubbed shoulders with Icelandic artists such as Briet, Stuðmenn & Friðrik Dór.

December 29, 2020

The World's First New Year's Eve Party in the Metaverse

OZ joins Snapchat and Directive Games to bring the Northern Lights and Sigur Ros to a global party of 3D avatars and everyone is invited.

September 1, 2020

OZ Sports is a finalist with the Football Innovation Platform

OZ Sports is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted as a finalist in the ‘At Home Fans’ category of the 2020 Reimagine Football programme for its solution, OZ ARena.

August 25, 2020

The new reality for sport is mixed reality

We live in a society where Generation Z’s interests in sports tech tie-ins are over double those of 25-69 year olds. They demand snackable, interactive and shareable content. We’re also in the age of the avatar, where the race to build lifelike digital representations of ourselves has become serious business. The solution for sports? Embrace fan avatar communities!

August 17, 2020

Sports and gaming – playing by a new set of rules

The pandemic has brought the sports industry to its knees but against the backdrop of global crisis, opportunities have arisen for others. While the sports business is set to lose as much as US$61.6 billion in missed revenues by the end of the year, the gaming sector, on the other hand, will generate revenues of $159.3 billion, a +9.3% year-on-year increase. 

May 22, 2020

AI And AR Tech Lets Soccer Fans Digitally Attend Matches Behind Closed Doors

“Football is nothing without fans,” is an oft-repeated quote that borders on cliché attributed to Celtic’s most famous manager Jock Stein.

May 14, 2020

OZ Sports uses Augmented Reality to put football fans at the heart of closed-door broadcasts

Venues might be physically deserted, but through cutting edge augmented reality and visual effects - the likes of which have been embraced in the world of esports and streaming - fans will still be able to be at the heart of the action. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Introducing the new game: welcome to OZ ARENA.