Cisco Connected Sports

Man, its been a while since I wrote about our Sports & Entertainment practice here at Cisco. Looking back at all of our activity this summer, the news and announcements—has my head spinning! Boy, have we been busy! Let’s start with some news from every major theatre around the world. Cisco, with…

I have to tell you – I love my job. I am truly passionate about the benefits of Cisco’s Connected Sports Solutions, and the transformative impact they have on a teams, venues and sports leagues around the world. And I love to tell people about it! But once in a while, it’s nice to sit back and let s…

Recently, I conducted a partner facing webinar entitled Industry Digital Transformation with a focus on Sports & Entertainment. This webinar was part of a series that our Partner Digital Transformation & Industries Team at Cisco has been hosting for the past year as we look to create enablem…

Did you know that the day following the Big Game is one of the most common days of the year for Americans to call in sick to work? Now, don’t get any ideas – but the point is that in the U.S. we take the Big Game very seriously. It’s become a de-facto holiday of sorts, complete with elaborate menus,…

When it comes to competing for the attention of digital sports fans, the game is constantly changing. Digital technology innovations are paving the way to more connected, more engaging, and, ultimately, more memorable experiences — and also leading to heightened fan expectations. It’s not enough jus…

Summer time is officially over, but for sports fans, it’s one of the best times of the year! Close to home, college football is in full swing; the NFL is back in action; the MLB playoffs are around the corner; and the start of both the NHL and NBA seasons is on the horizon. What more could a sports…

Our world is becoming increasingly connected and digitized as technology innovations continue to change at a rapid pace. At Cisco, we remain committed to helping our customers deliver the new experiences their customers demand, while at the same time capture the new business opportunities that are e…

When an NBA basketball team takes the floor for a game, the fans in the stands, in sports bars and at home all focus on the team’s starting line-up. When they watch league MVP Steph Curry drain a game-winning three-pointer or LeBron James slam home a dunk over an opponent, it’s easy to lose sight of…

As one of America’s biggest annual sporting events kicks off today in basketball arenas all across the country, there is no better time to reflect on the importance of connectivity and technology in the sports and entertainment industry. Last weekend, I participated in a Connected Stadium Panel at t…