LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hollywood Park and
Cisco have entered into a partnership that establishes the
technology leader as the official IT network services partner of
SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. The agreement includes an
end-to-end deployment of Cisco's industry-leading sports and
entertainment solutions across SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park to
create one of the most innovative and technologically advanced
mixed-use developments in the world.
Hollywood Park, which is being developed by Los Angeles Rams
Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke,
will be built on Cisco's intent-based networking technology. The
secure platform will allow SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park to
streamline operations, facilitate IT and business innovation, and
re-define what is possible for fans as part of the live event
experience with new content, experiences and engagement
opportunities.
"What Stan Kroenke is building at SoFi Stadium and Hollywood
Park will undoubtedly serve as a crown jewel in a city known for
creativity, risk-taking and bold statements," said Ken Martin, General Manager of Sports &
Entertainment, Cisco. "By partnering with Cisco, Hollywood Park is
making a clear commitment to providing its guests with an
unparalleled and seamless experience across the entire footprint of
the property, all built on a technological foundation that allows
us to be limited only by our collective imagination."
The Cisco Connected Stadium Wi-Fi network at SoFi Stadium and
Hollywood Park will utilize Wi-Fi 6, the next-generation wireless
standard, and be the largest deployment ever of the technology in a
sports venue. More than 2,500 Wi-Fi 6 access points in SoFi Stadium
will deliver faster speeds for immersive-experience applications,
more bandwidth (four times greater capacity than the previous Wi-Fi
standard) and higher reliability, all while being less taxing on a
device's battery. The high-density network will also enable SoFi
Stadium and Hollywood Park to leverage one secure Wi-Fi platform
for employees, operations and fan-facing services.
"SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park are the future of live sports
and entertainment," said Jason
Gannon, managing director, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park.
"We envision SoFi Stadium not just hosting world-class events like
the Super Bowl and the Olympics, but also serving as a dynamic
media platform. Our partnership with Cisco will set a new standard
for the fan experience through cutting-edge technology that will
enhance the way guests interact with live events, not only at SoFi
Stadium but across all of Hollywood Park."
The 298-acre global sports and entertainment destination will
implement Cisco Vision, an end-to-end dynamic signage solution that
combines high-definition video delivery with state-of-the art
digital signage. The first-ever entirely 4K deployment of Cisco Vision will power
approximately 2,500 screens throughout SoFi Stadium's concourses,
suites, concessions, as well as across Hollywood Park, making it
one of the most sophisticated venues in the world to create and
deliver media-centric experiences. With one central point of
control for all screens, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park will have
the ability to dynamically program every area of the property and
take a customized approach for each screen as desired or
needed.
Opening July 2020, SoFi Stadium is
the centerpiece of Hollywood Park and the future home of the Los
Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams. Next to the stadium and
under the same roof canopy is the 2.5-acre American Airlines Plaza
and a 6,000-seat performance venue, which will hold a variety of
events throughout the year, including esports, award shows,
concerts and more. Hollywood Park is a mixed-use development that
will feature a mix of residential, retail, and commercial spaces,
as well as more than 20 acres of parkland for community use.
This partnership with SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park builds on
Cisco's longstanding expertise in the sports and entertainment
industry. Over the past decade, Cisco has partnered with venues,
teams, leagues and organizations to bring fans a more convenient
and customized live experience. Cisco's sports and entertainment
solutions are used in hundreds of venues in numerous countries
around the world.
About SoFi Stadium
SoFi Stadium, the new home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los
Angeles Chargers, is located at Hollywood Park, a 298-acre sports
and entertainment destination being developed by Los Angeles Rams
Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke in
Inglewood, Calif. The 3.1 million
square-foot SoFi Stadium is the largest stadium in the NFL, as well
as the first indoor-outdoor stadium. It seats approximately 70,000,
expandable up to 100,000, with more than 260 luxury suites and more
than 13,000 premium seats. SoFi Stadium has already secured Super
Bowl LVI in 2022, the College Football National Championship Game
in 2023, and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Olympic
Games in 2028. Adjacent to the stadium and sitting under the same
roof canopy is the 2.5-acre American Airlines Plaza and a
6,000-seat performance venue. Hollywood Park anticipates an initial
phase of more than 1.5 million square feet of retail and office
space, 2,500 residences, a hotel and more than 20 acres of parks.
For more information about SoFi Stadium, visit www.SoFiStadium.com
or @SoFiStadium on Instagram and Twitter.
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