MANCHESTER UNITED
This is the technology Jose Mourinho uses
in his 'miracle room' as he seeks to restore the glory days to Manchester
United.
The Portuguese revealed in a recent interview that he plots
transfer raids with executive vice chairman Ed Woodward, who is often based in
London, from a high-tech bunker within United's Carrington training complex.
And Sportsmail can reveal that he does so with the
aid of Silicon Valley science that allows him to feel like he is in the same
room as whoever he is speaking to – whether they are in Manchester or Milan.
The room features San Jose-based Cisco's Tandberg system – a
bank of giant screens that allow Mourinho to communicate with agents, players
and managers across the globe at the touch of a button.
With Woodward often working out of United's Mayfair Office,
the miracle room is often in use as the pair discuss transfer targets.
'Technology makes miracles,' Mourinho told the United
We Stand fanzine earlier this month when asked about his relationship with
Woodward.
'If needed, we have a room here at Carrington which is a
miracle, with screens in it. 'So we speak a lot.'
Alison Vincent, Chief Technology Officer from Cisco UKI,
believes that the ability to see counterparts in the flesh rather than over the
phone can give Mourinho the edge, especially when negotiating with a potential
target.
'Since most communication is non-verbal, video conferencing
allows for better communication compared to audio-only calls,' she
explained.
'This not only decreases a clubs environmental impact, but
improves their decision making and reduces communications delay, which can be
vitally important when battling to sign a player of significant value.'
Vincent added that the device allows the United manager to
conduct business as though he was sharing a boardroom with those on the other
end of the line.
'The implementation of video collaboration technology means
coaches in Manchester can have a normal conversation with counterparts in
Madrid and Mumbai, without having to leave their office,' she said.
'Such is the development of today's technology; you soon
forget that the conservation is taking place over video and not face to face.'
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