TDCOMM and Druid Software partner up to deliver Israel’s ultra-modern 5G stadium experience

Alex Bagdasarian09/06/2023 5:55 am08/06/2023

Ranking first as a Private Network solutions company in Israel, TDCOMM has collaborated with Druid Software specialising in a core of network solutions, as well as Stadicom which is an organisation committed to driving state-of-the-art user experiences inside the stadium.

The 5G user fan engagement is specially designed for the purpose to display high bandwidth applications with ultra-low latency for both the developer community and consumers, to envision the applications they will include smartphone apps, smart devices, sensors, high-speed cameras and XR and AR.

TDCOMM’s 5G stadium solution provider focal point will be on performance, ease of service, methodical management and efficient management for several host customers, it produces hybrid connectivity with commercial networks, implementing a modern MEC and DPI-based architecture for efficient flows of data.

Druid Software authorises enterprises to grip the full power of 5G, with the priority being on performance, security and scalability, the companies solutions are seen reliable by businesses globally.

CRO of TDCOMM Amir Lugasi said via press release:

“We are thrilled to bring Israel’s 1st and most advanced 5G stadium experience to consumers and the developer community, this collaboration with Druid Software enables us to showcase the power of 5G and how it can enhance the fan experience at the stadium.”

Druid Software CEO Liam Kenny added via press release:

“With ultra-low latency and high-speed connectivity, fans can experience live sports in a whole new way, from real-time replays and live stats to immersive augmented and virtual reality experiences. Our private 5G network solutions enable enterprises to leverage the full power of 5G and we are excited to partner with TDCOMM to bring this new 5G stadium experience to Israel and showcase the true potential of 5G.”

In the near future, 5G stadium solutions are expected to be launched later this year and further expansion of stadiums and clubs across Europe is planned.

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Victory unites with Roasting Warehouse in culture-led partnership

Patrick Irving16/04/2026 8:55 am16/04/2026

Image credit: Melbourne Victory

The Melbourne-based anf family-owned business will join the Victory family, uniting two institutions which represent the city’s culture and identity.

A partnership with local roots

As the newest partner of Melbourne Victory, Roasting Warehouse joins forces with a vital part of the city’s sporting landscape.

The club’s Managing Director, Caroline Carnegie, outlined why the partnership bears so much value to both parties.

“We are excited to collaborate with Roasting Warehouse, a community-oriented destination for high-quality coffee, proud of its foundations in Melbourne,” said Carnegie via official media release.

“Football and coffee sit at the epicentre of Melbourne’s culture. The two go hand-in-hand, consistently at the centre of the conversation that stirs Melburnians, which is no different to the conversation sport and Melbourne Victory stir in the State.”

Indeed, this is a partnership which combines the identity, passions and culture of an entire city, therefore giving it the foundations required for long-term, mutual success.

Representing the best of Melbourne

Both Victory and Roasting Warehouse are hugely successful in their respective industries. They are institutions with community-oriented philosphies, who pride themselves on craft and quality.

“We’re incredibly proud to partner with Melbourne Victory, a club that represents the heart, passion, and ambition of Melbourne,” revealed Roasting Warehouse Head of Brand, Alexander Paraskevopoulos.

“As a Melbourne-founded, family-run business, supporting a team that means so much to the local community feels very natural for us.”

Furthermore, through their high-quality blends, Roasting Warehouse will look to prepare Victory’s players and staff for high performances on the pitch as the seasons nears completion.

But this is about far more than just fueling athletes.

This is a partnership which embodies and unites two of Melbourne’s greatest strengths and cultural markers – a connection forged from the city’s very own DNA.

For more information about Roasting Warehouse, click here.

Marie-Louise Eta makes history as new Union Berlin head coach

Patrick Irving15/04/2026 6:05 am14/04/2026

Image credit: FC Union Berlin

In an historic appointment, Eta will take over as head coach of Union Berlin until the end of the season.

History in the making

Previously the first female assistant coach in Bundesliga history with Union Berlin, Eta will now take the reigns of the men’s first team on an interim basis.

Currently, the club sit in 11th place in the Bundesliga table, but with only two wins so far in 2026, relegation appears an all-too-real prospect, and one which the club is desperate to avoid.

“Given the points gap in the lower half of the table, our place in the Bundesliga is not yet secure,” said Eta via official media release.

‘I am delighted that the club has entrusted me with this challenging task. One of Union’s strengths has always been, and remains, the ability to pull together in such situations.”

Eta will begin as Union’s new head coach with immediate effect, and will be in the dugout for the club’s matchup against Wolfsburg this weekend.

A step into an equal future

Eta’s appointment signals a major step towards a more level playing field in the football landscape.

Furthermore, Eta joins other coaches including Sabrinna Wittmann, Hannah Dingley and Corinne Diacre who, in recent years, have blazed a trail for female coaches to step into the men’s game.

Wittmann currently manages FC Ingolstadt in Germany’s third division, and was the first female head coach in Germany’s top three divisions.

In 2023, Dingley became caretaker manager of Forest Green Rovers, and thus the first woman to lead a men’s professional team in England.

Diacre, now head coach of France’s women’s national team, managed Ligue 2’s Clerment Foot between 2014 and 2017.

Final thoughts

The impact therefore, is that Eta’s appointment will show future generations of aspiring female coaches that men’s football is an equally viable and possible pathway as the women’s game.

The time is now to level the playing field.

And while it may be a short-term role, its effect on attitudes towards equality and fair opportunities in the game will hopefully resonate long after the season ends.