Riedel’s RefSuite a boon to referees, coaches & sports organisations
Riedel Communications has launched RefSuite, a new Managed Technology solution tailored for professional sports workflows. RefSuite combines hardware, software, cloud services and 24/7 remote operations into one unified ecosystem designed to transform refereeing, coaching and broadcast operations across live sports environments.
Developed in close partnership with referees and industry stakeholders, and built on Riedel’s trusted engineering expertise, RefSuite brings together five tightly integrated modules: RefCam, RefBox, RefComms, CoachComms, and RefCloud.
From head-mounted referee cameras and FIFA Quality-certified Video Assistant Referee (VAR) systems to Bolero S-based wireless comms and cloud-based media management, RefSuite enables unprecedented coordination, performance and decision-making while delivering unseen/immersive broadcast perspectives, said Riedel.
Lutz Rathmann, CEO – Managed Technology, Riedel Communications, added, “RefSuite is the culmination of years of field experience, product innovation and direct collaboration with the world’s leading sports organisations.
“With each module already proven in high-profile deployments worldwide, RefSuite represents a decisive move away from fragmented solutions — delivering a cohesive, future-ready platform that empowers officiating, coaching and broadcast teams alike.”
RefSuite’s modular design ensures maximum scalability and flexibility. Whether it is deployed at elite-level tournaments, national leagues or training grounds, RefSuite adapts to each client’s requirements and scale.
RefCam delivers stabilised, broadcast-grade referee point of view (POV) video, while the RefBox VAR review system offers intuitive, synchronous control of all video sources for instant analysis, playback, and clip export.
RefComms and CoachComms provide encrypted, low-latency referee and team communication, complemented by the RefCloud media cloud as a central hub for secure media storage, review, and collaboration.
Marc Schneider, Executive Director – Global Events, Riedel Communications, said, “RefSuite represents our vision of seamless delivery — a unified technology and service model designed to meet the demanding needs of international federations, leagues, broadcasters, and production partners.
“This is just the beginning: RefSuite is the first step in a new generation of integrated ecosystems that will unlock new capabilities for remote production, performance analysis, and immersive fan experiences — shaping the future of motorsport, maritime, and live production environments alike.”
