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Stadium Tech Report

January 22nd, 2025

Paul Kapustka

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Axess adding Wicket’s facial authentication tech to its stadium ticketing pedestals

Axess, a provider of stadium ticketing and access management systems, is in the process of adding Wicket's facial-authentication software to its entry pedestals, which would allow venues to support the widest range of ticket authentication technologies in a single piece of hardware. Though the product doesn't yet have a formal name (UPDATE: Per a LinkedIn comment, Axess says it is...

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Verizon sees 40.8 TB of cellular data used on its network at Indy 500

The Indianapolis 500, which is once again attracting sellout crowds, is proving to be a huge wireless-data usage day as well, with Verizon seeing 40.8 TB of data used on its networks in and around the speedway for last Sunday's race. MatSing Lens antennas (big and small ball shapes) helped Verizon cover the massive Indy 500 crowd. While actual attendance...

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Aramark adds self-scan checkout concession stand to Indy 500 menu

Caterer Aramark Sports & Entertainment is bringing its expertise in new concession-stand technology to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, in part by adding a stand with self-scan checkout kiosks to the Pagoda Plaza area. According to a release from Aramark (which also describes new menu items available for this year's Indianapolis 500 race) the new "Refreshments Express" concession stand will feature...

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Verizon reports big customer cellular usage at Kentucky Derby, Miami F1 race

Demand for wireless data at bucket-list events shows no sign of decreasing, as big numbers reported by Verizon for its customers at the recent Kentucky Derby and F1 race in Miami show. According to Verizon, its customers used 39.2 terabytes of data during the recent three-day Miami Grand Prix held around the Hard Rock Stadium complex. According to Verizon statistics,...

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Case Study: Austin FC creates fan-focused wireless experiences at Q2 Stadium

Austin FC and Q2 Stadium | Austin, Texas Home of Major League Soccer’s (MLS) Austin FC, Q2 Stadium is one of the most tech-forward, modern and eco-friendly sports and entertainment venues in North America. In addition to Austin FC, this 20,500-seat multipurpose, open-air stadium hosts a variety of other sporting events, concerts, and cultural and community activities annually. Challenge Prioritizing...

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Bryan Bedford to lead ‘version 2.0’ of Cisco’s sports and entertainment group

Cisco has named Bryan Bedford as global industry director for Retail, Hospitality, Sports, Media and Entertainment, the new name of the organization previously known as the company's "sports and entertainment" division. For as long as there have been networks inside stadiums, networking giant Cisco has always been a part of the stadium infrastructure marketplace. From core networking to Wi-Fi to...

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