Brazil play France at Gillette Stadium in Boston
“ In short, the leap forward isn’ t just that Wi-Fi is everywhere, it’ s that it performs when it matters most.”
How insights shape operations Thanks to the fact that real-time data delivers data in, well, real time, teams across stadiums powered by Extreme Networks’ solutions have unprecedented control.
“ Real-time network and movement data give stadium teams a live pulse on what’ s happening across the entire venue,” Norman details.“ They can see where bandwidth demand is spiking, which sections may be experiencing connectivity strain and how usage jumps during big moments like halftime or a gamechanging play. That visibility allows them to keep Wi-Fi strong for everything from mobile ticketing and cashless payments to in-seat ordering and sports betting.
“ At the same time, live movement data shows where crowds are building up, so staff can step in early to ease congestion at gates, concourses or busy areas before it becomes a frustration – or a safety issue.”
It also gives teams a clearer picture of what fans want. By analysing app interactions, dwell times and spending patterns, operators can identify which concessions draw the biggest crowds, which areas sit idle, which apps see the most use and how different fan segments engage throughout a match.
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