FLAGSHIP SERIES: STADIUM TECH REPORTS
Introducing: The Stadium Connectivity Outlook survey!
To all stadium, arena, ballpark, race track, concert-hall, convention-center, airport, casino and other large public venue owners, operators and administrators and deployers of connectivity technology: We need you! That is, we need you to take our Stadium Connectivity Outlook survey, a vehicle designed to find out "where we're at, and where we're going" when it comes to connectivity technology and the business Read More>>
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Alamodome taps AmpThink for new Wi-Fi ahead of 2018 Final Four
A new full-stadium Wi-Fi network installed by AmpThink is coming to the Alamodome, scheduled to be finished just ahead of this year's Alamo Bowl and well in place for next spring's men's NCAA basketball tournament's Final Four, Alamodome executives said. Scheduled to be announced publicly by the San Antonio, Texas, venue today, the new network is part of a $50-million-plus renovation project Read More>>
Colorado State fans connect with Wi-Fi at stadium-opening victory
For both stadium networks and football teams, the first games are always a challenge; but at Colorado State there was nothing but smiles and celebrations as fans enjoyed great Wi-Fi connectivity at the new CSU stadium during the Rams's 58-27 win over Oregon State Saturday. With a sellout crowd of 37,583 crammed into the new on-campus venue for the Fort Collins, Colo., school, the Read More>>
Wi-Fi, app ready to go for Falcons’ preseason opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
It might have taken some recent all-nighters, but the crew behind the technology at Mercedes-Benz Stadium said that the Wi-Fi and DAS networks, as well as the new app, will be ready to go when the Atlanta Falcons hold their first big event at their new home this Saturday. "We've spent the last week really tuning the Wi-Fi, and it's awesome to see the speeds we're getting as I walk around," said Read More>>
First Look: Shining start for Notre Dame’s stadium renovations, new Wi-Fi network
How do you bring new technology into a building and institution that embraces history as an integral part of its brand? There may be many answers but in the sports stadium world, Notre Dame's renovation of its hallowed football field and the addition of high-speed Wi-Fi look like a good example for any other venues trying to solve the same issues. At this past Sunday's "New and Gold" game, a Read More>>
Ready or not, Unlicensed LTE is here. What should your venue do?
By Chuck Lukaszewski, Aruba Networks, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company There’s much excitement around the coming of “unlicensed LTE” and for good reason. In our anytime, anywhere world the last device many of us use at night, and the first one we pick up in the morning, is a mobile phone, tablet or computer. Although much of the time our devices connect via Wi-Fi, when we’re in transit we Read More>>
First Look: Inside the Atlanta Falcons’ new Mercedes-Benz Stadium
We'll have much more to report on what we saw at the press day at the Atlanta Falcons' new Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but we thought it was important to share these views as soon as we could -- so here is an extended photo essay from the newest NFL venue (which will also be used for soccer). Unfortunately the Wi-Fi and DAS networks were live but not yet optimized, so we weren't able to do any Read More>>
Costanzo cleared in SignalShare lawsuit
Joe Costanzo, the former chief technology officer for SignalShare, has been cleared of any legal entanglements in that company's ongoing lawsuit issues according to a new filing in the case. Last year, NFS Leasing sued SignalShare for $7.8 million over alleged fradulent leases, a case now tied up in SignalShare's subsequent bankruptcy proceedings. Costanzo, who primarily ran the technical Read More>>
NBA’s Charlotte Hornets partner with VenueNext for new app
The NBA's Charlotte Hornets are partnering with app developer VenueNext to develop a new team and stadium app, which will be ready before the new NBA season begins, according to a press release from the team and the company. The deal is VenueNext's third NBA customer, after previously signing contracts with the Orlando Magic and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Hornets deal also represents the Read More>>
