VolleyStation is set to provide data collection software and competition management technology at FIVB and Volleyball World events ©Volleyball World

The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and its commercial arm Volleyball World have secured an agreement with the Poland-based technology startup VolleyStation to serve as their official data collection software and competition management technology.

Volleyball World claimed the partnership would "level up the fan experience of the sport’s hundreds of millions of fans worldwide".

VolleyStation technology is set to be used at all Volleyball World and FIVB volleyball and beach volleyball events in 2023, including Olympic qualification tournaments, the Volleyball Nations League, Beach Volleyball World Championships and Beach Pro Tour.

Its data collection tools are expected to provide insights to serve the fan experience on-site and online, and its software used to improve competition management capabilities.

FIVB President Ary Graça welcomed the partnership with VolleyStation.

"We are delighted to join forces with VolleyStation to ensure the best in-class volleyball data collection and competition management tools as we strive for innovation across all the areas of our work," the Brazilian official said.

"We understand the huge value of data in helping us bring volleyball and beach volleyball to the next level."

The agreement covers this year's major volleyball and beach volleyball events, including on the Beach Pro Tour ©Volleyball World
The agreement covers this year's major volleyball and beach volleyball events, including on the Beach Pro Tour ©Volleyball World

Volleyball World chief business officer Guido Betti insisted: "VolleyStation has the expertise and knowledge to bring tremendous value to not only Volleyball World and the FIVB, but to the entire volleyball ecosystem."

The chief executive officer of VolleyStation Lukasz Wrobel expressed its excitement at working with the FIVB and Volleyball World.

"We are proud of this remarkable partnership with Volleyball World, showcasing VolleyStation's unparalleled expertise in volleyball collaboration," Wrobel said.

"Our extensive understanding and capability to meet the global needs of volleyball organisations are evident in this partnership.

"Together with Volleyball World, our shared objective is to enhance our sport at all levels and drive innovation."