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With the holidays officially in the rearview mirror, it’s time to look ahead to one of the biggest days on the sports calendar – Super Bowl Sunday. Now that this year’s participants have been determined, football fans have plenty of time to start planning party menus, anticipating the top commercial…

It should come as no surprise that in today’s digital world, every industry is being affected and changed by new technologies and innovations. The sports and entertainment world is no different, and in fact is one of the top three industries projected to be most influenced by digital disruption (Sou…

Think about the last time you went to a live concert. Your favorite band arrives on stage, the crowd roars, and almost everyone in the audience raises their mobile device to capture the moment. But, what happens next? Can you share that snap, photo or video? Let’s hold on answering that question for…

In today’s world of digital abundance, the sports and entertainment industries are imagining new ways to deliver and enhance fan experiences. From parking and concessions to merchandise, ticketing, and engagement, venues and team owners are focused on using digital technologies to creatively upgrade…

When the Minnesota Vikings take on the rival Green Bay Packers this weekend, it will mark the first-ever NFL game at the brand-new U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings and their passionate fans are excited to usher in a new age of football and digital experiences that are already being touted as some of t…

University of Wisconsin’s athletic department has grown to become one of the most competitive programs in college athletics. Fan experience drives our department’s success. When we wanted to enhance the fan experience we turned to AT&T and Cisco®. They offered a modern, technology-driven, one-of…

Las Vegas is hotter than ever. Yesterday marked the kick off of one of the sports and entertainment preeminent forums for making innovation real – S.E.A.T Conference 2016! This year, over 1,000 executives and industry influencers worldwide have come together to explore opportunities for techno…

Spring is one of the most exciting times in the world of sports. Optimism abounds as a new season is underway in Major League Baseball; the playoffs are upon us in the NBA and the NHL; and we can even see the beginning of football season in the not-too-distant future. Each new season brings new expe…

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…