Australian Racing Board Appoints IT Manager
- Friday, 20 December 2002 00:00
"The
development of RISA follows a report the Australian Racing Board commissioned in 2001
looking at the racing industry's information systems," Andrew Harding, Chief
Executive of the Australian Racing Board, said. "Since then Brian has been an
integral member of the working party to implement the recommendations from the report.
Having had the benefit of his outstanding efforts during that period, the (ARB) Board
considers Brian the best possible candidate for the position as manager of RISA."
The objectives of RISA are to promote a single process for the collection of racing information by all administrators in Australia, to develop a system that efficiently and effectively stores, processes and protects the industry intellectual data and maximizing returns to the industry and actively pursuing new markets for the data, systems and technology.
Masters, who has been actively involved with the RISA working party, said the move was a significant step forward for the racing industry.
"The immediate goal of RISA is to develop one process and one system for the Australian Thoroughbred Racing Industry that will allow each state to participate in a national approach to racing administration," Masters said.
"Currently there are four different systems across Australia with various state bodies, and a lot of work is being duplicated. Whether it's handicapping, registration of horses or colours, a national system will streamline the use of information.
"From my knowledge this is the first time a joint venture of a commercial nature has been undertaken by all principal racing authorities on a national level and it's a significant step forward. Aside from the technology developments, in time it will lead to a more uniformed national approach to racing."
Masters said the initial development of a unified information system would take place over the next four years while, long term, RISA would seek to develop the technology for new markets.
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