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Venue tech professionals: Please take the 2024 Stadium Connectivity Outlook Survey NOW!
It's that time of the year again, when we ask all our stadium technology professionals to share their insights by taking our annual Stadium Connectivity Outlook survey! If you are one of our readers who is directly involved with the selection, deployment or approval of in-venue technology deployments (and this can be an in-house or outside consultant role), I ask...Feature
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...Editorial
Copa America, Hard Rock Stadium show how NOT to run security and ticketing for a big event
As we wait to see whether or not anyone accepts or gets hit with the blame (or any legal charges) for the fan fiasco that was the Copa America final Sunday, one thing is for sure -- the event organizers CONMEBOL and the host venue, Hard Rock Stadium, have delivered a huge "don't do this" example for other venues planning...Feature
Security Scanners Market Report: New walk-through security screening technology is gaining rapid acceptance among venues
Building on Stadium Tech Report’s exploration of concessions automation, we’re kicking off a series focused on venue security that dives into efforts to eliminate crowding at stadium entries while preserving hard-won gains in stadium security. Look below for links to all parts of our "Security Scanners Market Report," including explanations of how any why this technology came to market, analysis...Feature