SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – November 29, 2025 — Orion Innovation (“Orion”), a leading digital transformation and product development services firm, has been recognized with the 2025 Australia & New Zealand Sports Technology Award (ANZSTA) in the Stadium and Venue Technology category. The award honors Orion’s innovative Smart Credentials platform, which is transforming sports operations with secure, AI-powered digital accreditation.
The award, presented during Australia Sports Innovation Week, celebrates excellence in technology and digital innovation across the global sports and entertainment industry. This achievement reinforces Orion’s commitment to advancing how stadiums operate, how fans engage, and how technology enhances every aspect of the sporting experience.
Won Award in the Stadium and Venue Tech Category
“This recognition reflects our vision to empower global sports organizations with intelligent, secure, and scalable technology,” said Greg Coleman, EVP, Global Head of Sports, Orion Innovation. “Smart Credentials goes beyond access management—it’s about building trust, transparency, and operational excellence across sports ecosystems.”
On the left, Norman Kurta, Director Delivery and Taj Mohammad, Project Lead accepting the award.
Transforming Accreditation and Security in Sports
In professional sports, managing accreditation for thousands of players, staff, and media often involves time-consuming, manual processes. Orion’s Smart Credentials platform replaces outdated systems with a cloud-native, mobile-first solution that leverages AI-powered facial recognition, real-time validation, and role-based access controls to simplify and secure stadium operations.
Built on a robust MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Angular/React, Node.js) architecture, the platform ensures scalability, compliance, and performance for large-scale global events. With certifications including SOC 2 and ISO 27001, it meets enterprise-grade security and governance standards.
Proven Results and Global Reach
The impact of Smart Credentials has been significant:
- 90% faster pass issuance compared to manual processes
- 70% fewer unauthorized access incidents
- Up to 400K digital passes issued per season
- 100% traceability through digital audit logs
The platform currently supports football and rugby federations in APAC and baseball leagues in North America, with plans to expand into Europe in 2025. Its scalable design enables consistent accreditation and identity management across diverse leagues and events.
About Orion Innovation
Orion Innovation (“Orion”) is a leading digital transformation and product development services firm. Rooted in engineering and design thinking, along with a unique combination of agility, scale and maturity, its team of approximately 6,400 associates helps Fortune 1,000 companies improve efficiencies, enhance customer experiences, and develop new digital offerings. Through its delivery centers in North America, EMEA, India and Latin America, Orion serves clients across Financial Services, Hi-Tech, Telecom & Media, Sports & Entertainment, Professional Services, and Healthcare industries. For more information, visit www.orioninc.com.
