What is probably the biggest in-building distributed antenna system (DAS) got even bigger this year, when AT&T Stadium added 14 more MatSing Lens Antennas to cover the newly available cellular C-band spectrum. In a press release from MatSing, Dallas Cowboys CIO Matt Messick said that the stadium’s choice to go with a main strategy of […]
Survey results are here! Download results and white paper today!
In our fourth annual Stadium Connectivity Outlook Survey, respondents pinpointed fan wireless connectivity as their top initiative for the next 12 months. In our analysis, that focus is a clear sign venues are looking to a solid, future-proof wireless infrastructure as a necessary foundation upon which they can build both fan-facing and back-of-house features using […]
Watch the replay of our Stadium Connectivity Outlook Survey webinar!
UPDATE: You can now watch the replay of our webinar! Well worth your time! Please join Stadium Tech Report, Verizon, and representatives from the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers for a webinar this Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 1 p.m. Eastern time, to discuss the findings of our 2024 Stadium Connectivity Outlook Survey! I will […]
Amazon replaces Zippin at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as checkout-free concession-stand technology market gets more competitive
Amazon announced it has opened eight new “Just Walk Out” checkout-free concession stands at NBA arenas, including several stores deployed at arenas that previously only had checkout-free stands using technology from Zippin. At Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the NBA’s Indianapolis Pacers, two new Amazon Just Walk Out stores have replaced four previous checkout-free stores that […]
Facial Authentication: Wicket’s privacy-first approach to biometrics
By Tamara Camacho, Wicket Facial biometrics are at the forefront of many conversations regarding the ethical use of the technology and associated personal data, and its implications for end users. Limited to niches such as law enforcement and travel for years, the global pandemic saw the accelerated adoption of Facial Recognition (FR) and other touchless […]
American Tower taps MatSing, CommScope for new DAS deployment at Xcel Energy Center
Fans attending games or events at Xcel Energy Center this season should see improved cellular connectivity thanks to a new distributed antenna system (DAS) deployed by American Tower, using gear from MatSing and CommScope. The 20,554-seat arena, home of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild, recently went through a full rip and replace upgrade of its legacy […]
