Technology Magazine November 2024 | Page 160

AI / ML s the National Football League ( NFL )’ s regular season nears its conclusion , the integration of cuttingedge technologies continues to reshape the landscape of American football . At the forefront of this technological revolution is Extreme Networks , a leader in cloud networking , which has been the official Wi-Fi Solutions and Wi-Fi Analytics Provider for the NFL for an impressive 12 consecutive seasons .
The partnership between Extreme Networks and various NFL clubs is paving the way for potential Augmented Reality ( AR ) and Virtual Reality ( VR ) experiences , underpinned by robust Wi-Fi solutions . And while these technologies are not yet fully implemented across the league , they represent a significant opportunity for enhancing fan engagement and team operations .
The foundation of AR & VR in the NFL : Advanced Wi-Fi and cloud networking The cornerstone of this technological advancement is Extreme Networks ’ state-of-the-art Wi-Fi 6E technology . According to the company , this wireless standard offers previously unseen speed , capacity and reliability , creating a solid foundation for potential AR nd VR applications that demand high bandwidth and low latency .
Several NFL teams , including the Los Angeles Chargers , Green Bay Packers , Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans , have recently deployed Extreme ’ s
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