IT Essentials: The art of the drop shot

Attackers have perfected it, and IT leaders need to get better at the return swing

Tom Allen
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IT Essentials: The art of the drop shot

Despite knowing nothing about tennis (the rules are patiently explained to me every year, and every year I forget the difference between game, set and match), I went to Wimbledon this week for a tour of the IBM Data Hub.

It was a fascinating place where every movement and every piece of action on every court is recorded and analysed (watch for coverage soon!), and I got an education into lawn tennis into the bargai...

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