Verizon Business and Cisco Bringing 5G-Enabled, MEC Solutions to Sports and Entertainment Venues
07 October 2020 - 11:00PM
As sports and entertainment venues begin reintroducing fans back to
stadiums, arenas and event spaces, Verizon Business and Cisco
announced today they are working together to offer solutions
combining Verizon’s 5G network and 5G Edge to provide a safer
in-person experience.
To bring people back to in-person, large crowd entertainment,
new measures are needed in order to help make the experience more
secure and enjoyable including contactless physical access, social
distancing, crowd management, wayfinding and seamless payments.
Powered by Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband with mobile edge computing
(MEC) capabilities, 5G Edge interfaces with the Cisco Sports and
Entertainment portfolio. The joint solution integrates with a
variety of Cisco innovations including: Cisco DNA Spaces for secure
location analytics, Cisco switching and data center technology,
connected venue analytics and more. The 5G and MEC environments
will help deliver near real-time enablement and experiences.
Together, Verizon and Cisco intend to bring stadiums a digital,
future-ready infrastructure that helps solve pressing challenges
and provides new capabilities to:
- Leverage analytics to estimate wait times associated with lines
at check in, restrooms and concession stands; interfaces with
digital signage and mobile applications to direct patrons to
alternative locations with shorter lines
- Identify crowd density and manage crowd flows with the use of
digital signage and messages to venue staff to help maintain social
distancing standards
“While all sports and entertainment fans are looking forward to
the day they can get back to their favorite venues, many are
understandably nervous about their safety in large crowds. This
solution will help put minds at ease so fans can re-enter venues
with the knowledge that strong steps are being taken to safeguard
their wellbeing," said Aamir Hussain, SVP Chief Product Officer for
Verizon Business. “This is one of the many 5G-enabled experiences
powered by Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband that is changing the in-person
fan experience in dozens of stadiums.”
“Our combined expertise and technology innovation is furthering
the evolution of 5G, creating a dynamic offering for the industry
that will redefine stadium sports and entertainment for the
future,” said Jonathan Davidson, Senior Vice President and General
Manager, Mass-Scale Infrastructure Group, Cisco. “With the power of
5G and MEC solutions, we can bring cloud-powered services closer to
the edge for more flexible development of applications, helping
venues to deliver new experiences better, faster and with more
clarity and precision.”
Verizon continues to provide innovative and immersive fan
experiences at sporting and entertainment events such as The
Academy Awards and the Indy 500 and through collaborations with the
National Hockey League and National Football League; using
augmented and virtual reality and MEC-enabled solutions in stadiums
and arenas powered by Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on
June 30, 2000 and is celebrating its 20th year as one of the
world’s leading providers of technology, communications,
information and entertainment products and services. Headquartered
in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon
generated revenues of $131.9 billion in 2019. The company offers
data, video and voice services and solutions on its award winning
networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for
mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.
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