Alumnus Scores Big with Technology in Sports

If you’ve watched a major sporting event in-person or on television in recent years, chances are you’ve experienced the technological wizardry of College of Charleston alumnus Rallis Pappas ’78, co-founder of Information and Display Systems (IDS).

IDS is a pioneer of technology in sports and has worked with virtually every major sporting event and professional league in the country to provide statistics, video displays, graphics, software, and hardware. The company’s mission statement says it all: “We enrich the sports experience through creative use of technology.”

The company’s technology has been a staple on NBC’s Olympic coverage for more than a dozen years. Other clients include the NBA, NHL, WTA, USTA, UFC, Dew Tour, CrossFit Games, ESPN, BBC, Golf Channel, and CBS Sports.

For more information about IDS visit www.ids-sports.com.