The University of Texas at Austin has collaborated with a sports technology firm by the name of SportsLabs to launch an innovative new smartphone app that is designed to make it easier than ever for students, faculty, alumni and wider fans of the school's prolific college sports teams to stay engaged with their activities and performances.
Available for download on the iOS and Android platforms, the app allows fans to select a team of interest before following its fortunes and accessing schedules. However, this particular app goes beyond college sports -- active students at the University of Texas at Austin can even use the app to keep track of their grades and fee balances.
This is a great example of an app that consolidates a number of services and features into one package that caters to different kinds of users, rather than requiring students to download one app and casual college sports fans to download another.
Consolidated College Sports Apps
This App Targets Fans Of the University of Texas' Varsity Teams
Trend Themes
1. Consolidated Sport-tech Apps - Combining multiple sports-related services into one app is a growing trend.
2. Personalized College Sports Apps - Apps that cater to different user types, including students, alumni and fans, are becoming more popular.
3. Multi-functional Campus Apps - College apps are expanding to include more than just sports-related features.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Technology - Sports technology firms can collaborate with universities to create apps customized to specific schools.
2. Higher Education - Universities can leverage technology to improve communication with students and increase engagement in athletics.
3. Mobile App Development - As more universities look to create their own apps, there are opportunities for mobile app development companies to provide customized solutions.