Rugby supporters no longer have to stand in long queues with other eager supporters waiting to buy a treasured replica shirt, match tickets or in the hope of snapping up a favourite player`s autograph. Thanks to advancements in the IT industry, these will soon be available with the click of a mouse at the Blue Bulls web site.
Idion.BSG (`Business Solutions Group`), a subsidiary of JSE-listed Idion Technology Holdings, recently initiated and project-managed a migration from Novell to a Microsoft environment for the Blue Bulls Rugby Union and Blue Bulls Company. IDION.BSG also designed, and now maintains, the new Blue Bulls web site.
Idion.BSG business unit manager Hendrik Venter comments: "The new web site has given the Blue Bulls the opportunity to create a full statistical history on amateur more and professional players. It also features fan club information, a history of the Blue Bulls, information on Blue Bull products and the events at Minolta Loftus."
According to Venter, the second phase planned for the site will feature real e-commerce capabilities, so that fans can purchase Blue Bulls memorabilia and clothing online, as well as receive live, interactive updates on game scores.
"We at the Blue Bulls are not only experiencing the benefits from the investment of our `technology revamp` in our daily administration and management duties, but are also very excited by the future possibilities," says Mr Heino Noeth, Manager Corporate Services.
"When the Blue Bulls are not playing a match, the web site will offer great value and interest to our supporters which is of enormous importance to us. Our supporters and partners are the backbone of the Blue Bulls Rugby Union and we hope we have catered to all their needs," said Michelle Carey, Blue Bulls Liaison Manager.
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