The “smart stadium” market is projected to grow from $18.1 billion in 2024 to nearly $39.6 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research—a compound annual growth rate of about 14.4 percent. Similar forecasts from other firms paint the same picture: massive spending ahead, driven by demand for IoT infrastructure, immersive fan experiences, and data-driven […]
The quiet rise of IP in stadiums, and why it matters now
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Converge Dallas: a ‘Moneyball’ moment for stadium technology
Most people think they know how leadership summits begin. A ballroom. A keynote. Maybe a panel someone pretends to listen to. But the people arriving at STR’s Converge Summit last week in Dallas felt something closer to what experienced catcher, Scott Hatteberg, once felt when the A’s asked him to play first base: as if […]
Converge Summit calls on industry leaders to transform stadium technology
Earlier this month, in the scenic heart of Napa Valley, Stadium Tech Report hosted the inaugural Converge Summit, an exclusive retreat for C-level decision-makers from across the professional sports venue industry. Special thanks to our friends at Cisco and Ampthink for helping bring this program to life. With a focus on technology, revenue, and operations, […]
Fortinet acquires Everest Networks, betting on stadium Wi-Fi — But is it too late?
Fortinet, a global leader in cybersecurity and networking, announced in early May its acquisition of Everest Networks, a company once hailed as a pioneer in hyper-directional Wi-Fi antennas for large venues. The move signals Fortinet’s ambitions to expand beyond its core security business and make a play for the high-density wireless market in stadiums and […]
CommScope’s $2.1 B asset sale: A strategic lifeline or the beginning of the end?
In July of 2024, CommScope announced the $2.1 billion sale of its Outdoor Wireless Networks (OWN) segment and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) business to Amphenol. The sale represented a $550 million write down of its 2007 acquisition of the Andrew Corporation. On Feb. 3, Amphenol confirmed that the transaction closed with Amphenol announcing that the […]
