ANC Sports Promotes Mark Stross to Chief Technology Officer
Online, December 22, 2010 (Newswire.com) - ANC Sports Enterprises today announced Mark Stross has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer responsible for the continued evolution of the company's patent-pending VisionSOFT™ operating system and new technology development.
Mr. Stross joined ANC Sports in 1999 and has spearheaded the creation of ANC's software systems, including VisionSOFT which is the first 3D interface in sports controlling more than 10 digital displays through one consol. VisionSOFT is also the only control system in the industry to output uncompressed files to its displays which presents fans with the purest images possible. Mr. Stross' leadership has also led to partnerships with the leading LED manufacturers in the world while combining the intellectual properties of ScorePAD, StatusPro and Playable TV into the most advanced software application in sports.
"Mark's technology vision has helped ANC create the most dynamic signage software system in sports," said Jerry Cifarelli, president and chief executive officer of ANC Sports Enterprises. "In his new role, Mark will play a pivotal role in ANC's future commitment to developing and acquiring new technologies that will further enhance the fan experience while increasing revenues for our team partners."
Under Mr. Stross' leadership, ANC is currently beta testing a 64-bit platform which will be implemented across all of the company's products. The 64-bit system will greatly increase overall usability and reliability by creating a close relationship with the latest Microsoft technologies. Additionally, Mr. Stross has spearheaded the restructuring of ANC's technology division, enabling the company's development team and signage solutions to be flexible, meeting individual client requirements while creating new custom applications.
"ANC's new structure creates the most dynamic technology team in sports which will enhance our commitment to developing revolutionary technologies," said Stross. "Our talented programming staff, being led by former Microsoft Group Program Manager Bill Andreozzi, will be able to provide reliable, scalable and customizable solutions to our clients which will redefine game-day presentations."
Mr. Andreozzi will become ANC's senior vice president of software development, acting as the lead architect in the creation and development of ANC's software systems. His sports career includes designing and implementing the software technologies at many of the professional sporting venues including QWEST Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks. Formerly working as a Group Program Manager at Microsoft on product supportability and strategic business planning; Mr. Andreozzi will apply this experience to ANC's overall solution of products.
Mr. Andreozzi will oversee an experienced team of software developers that includes ScorePAD founder Doug Hines. ANC recently finalized its agreement to purchase ScorePAD's Major League Baseball scoring platform which will provide MLB venues with the most advanced statistical displays in the industry. Combining ScorePAD's source code with ANC's software applications will lead to the development of new features for baseball stadiums as well as scoring applications for other sports.
About ANC Sports
ANC Sports Enterprises, LLC, is the industry leader in team and venue services, providing integrated signage, design, and marketing solutions for sports and commercial facilities. ANC Sports and its divisions: ANC Technologies, ANC Design, and ANC Marketing, offer Light Emitting Diode (LED), rotational and fixed visual displays; advanced media control systems; signage operation and maintenance; advertising sales and marketing consultation; graphic design; and printing production. ANC Sports provides signage solutions for 200 plus venues/stadiums in North America. For more information on ANC Sports, please visit its web site at www.ancsports.com.