Sky Sports has launched its revamped Fantasy Football platform, developed by Checkd Group’s technology development subsidiary, Checkd Dev.
Checkd said the future-proofed platform contains upgraded features including the ability to view leaderboards in real-time through native iOS and Android apps, rather than having to wait until the following day to check standings.
It said it has also integrated various customer management elements from Sky Betting and Gaming, while delivering the bespoke apps and a newly upgraded website ahead of the start of the 2021-22 football season.
The work involved rebuilding the entire platform within a new Amazon Web Services architecture, using the latest technology to build the foundation for future upgrades.
Checkd said the project is one of many with high-profile media companies that it has in the pipeline.
“Sky Sports Fantasy Football is a game and a brand that is loved by football fans throughout the UK and the opportunity to completely redevelop..