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 […]
Amazon adds Just Walk Out stores at Truist Park, TQL Stadium
Amazon has added two more Just Walk Out stores in stadiums, one at the Atlanta Braves’ Truist Park and another at TQL Stadium, home of the MLA FC Cincinnati. As seems to be typical with Amazon these days, it does not issue a press release but instead lets the team or stadium announce the stores […]
Verizon test-drives small CBRS network at Miami F1 race
Verizon has deployed a small CBRS network to support some back-of-house operations at this weekend’s Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, according to the company. Applications supported by the network include point of sale, ticket scanning, and photo uploads for professional photographers at the race. While the CBRS network is just a very small part […]
