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Stadium Tech Report

November 22nd, 2024

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Intuit Dome leaning on facial authentication for ticketing and concession transactions

The Intuit Dome, the new home of the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers, opened Thursday with a Bruno Mars concert. While team officials are still keeping a tight information lid on the exact specifications of all the technical deployments, some more information about fan-facing technology was made public prior to the stadium-opening event. One feature that had emerged in conversations about...

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NFL picks Wicket for in-stadium credentialing program using facial authentication

The National Football League will use facial authentication technology from Wicket for a league-wide internal credentialing system this season, according to the company. After a trial last year at several NFL venues, including Cleveland Browns Stadium, the league will implement a Wicket-based system at all 30 league venues for all 32 teams, starting with this summer's first preseason games. According...

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Beyond convenience: Facial authentication tech supports inclusivity

By Cindy Fitzmartin, Wicket Beyond convenience: Facial authentication tech supports inclusivity at stadiums and live events Facial authentication technology is making waves in the world of live events. While some raise concerns about privacy, there’s a positive aspect often overlooked: Its potential to enhance inclusivity for attendees. Here’s how facial authentication can create a more welcoming experience for everyone: Faster,...

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J.P. Morgan takes first drive in stadium-based biometric payments at Miami F1 race

While calling its initial foray a "pilot" project, J.P. Morgan Payments said its deployment of facial-authentication payment verification systems at the recent F1 race in Miami is just the start of its planned presence at sports and entertainment venues. Prashant Sharma, the executive director for biometrics and identity solutions at the banking giant J.P. Morgan, said the company's recent deployment...

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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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