Entertainment venues, from 3,500-seat college arenas to over 100,000-seat professional sport stadiums, have entered an era of enhanced technological capabilities due to high-density Wi-Fi solutions.
Already we see mobile applications and social sharing that connect fans around the venue, and provide a platform for vendors to conduct in-stadium advertising.
Opportunities continue to expand for venue managers as new applications are developed, such as mobile points-of-sale, augmented/virtual reality, HD video/calling, beacons, drones, wearables, IOT, and digital signage.
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The Design is the Foundation of a Wi-Fi Network in Your Entertainment Venue
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These functions not only increase the experience for your attendees, but also improve back-of-house efficiency and ROI. With a powerful network capable of supporting thousands of devices in a single location, venue managers can ensure sales are made quickly and consumer data is tracked effectively.
A basic Wi-Fi integration is clearly not enough to sustain a vast amount of data, certainly not at the speeds necessary to keep stadium attendees entertained and employee tasks on track.
This is where high-density Wi-Fi becomes invaluable. This implementation method utilizes strategically placed access points (APs) and venue-specific designs that allow all devices to connect to a reliable, secure and fast wireless network.
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