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 […]
Zippin debuts ‘walk-up’ checkout-free concession stand at Arrowhead Stadium
Checkout-free technology provider Zippin has launched the first of its new “Walk-up” style concession stands, where checkout-free technology is deployed into an existing concession stand using existing appliances, kitchen, and counter space. Debuting at a recent Taylor Swift concert, the “Kingdom Grill” is the first checkout-free stand at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Geha Field at […]
Cavs partner with Boldyn Networks for new 5G DAS at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed a deal with Boldyn Networks to bring a new 5G distributed antenna system (DAS) to Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to improve cellular connectivity for fans and for back-of-house communications. Boldyn, a newly formed communications-services provider that includes the company formerly known as Mobilitie, said it will deploy a neutral host indoor […]
St. Louis Blues add blockchain technology to fan engagement program
In an attempt to improve the offerings available in its app-based fan-engagement program, the St. Louis Blues are adding blockchain technology that will be implemented in time for the 2023-24 hockey season. While the stated goal on the team’s press release is “to seamlessly deliver unprecedented, personalized benefits To Blues fans in real time,” team […]
Atomic Data colleagues remember Jim Wolford
As they grieve the sudden, unexpected death of Jim Wolford, their former CEO, employees of networking services firm Atomic Data said Wolford’s comprehensive plan for the company’s direction and his shared-goals strategy is still providing valuable leadership even after his passing. “Jim was a force of nature — I never thought we would arrive on […]
Coors Field bars are using Amazon One for age verification, payment
Fans at the Colorado Rockies’ Coors Field can use their palm to verify their age as well as pay for drinks at a couple stadium bars, thanks to a new program from Amazon and stadium caterer Aramark. Amazon’s Amazon One program, which allows customers to tie payment information to their palm, has been used before […]
