FLAGSHIP SERIES: STADIUM TECH REPORTS
Introducing: The Stadium Connectivity Outlook survey!
To all stadium, arena, ballpark, race track, concert-hall, convention-center, airport, casino and other large public venue owners, operators and administrators and deployers of connectivity technology: We need you! That is, we need you to take our Stadium Connectivity Outlook survey, a vehicle designed to find out "where we're at, and where we're going" when it comes to connectivity technology and the business Read More>>
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The War of Words begins between ESPN and NBC Sports
ESPN has had an emerging rival in the all-sports all day broadcasting model in recent days with the rise of NBC Sports Network, and while the two have not had much to say about each other that may be changing. According to USA Today the war of words began earlier this week when ESPN President John Skipper made some comments about rival NBC during ESPN’s upfront presentation that on the face of Read More>>
Watching Golf this Week: HP Byron Nelson Championship
After burning out a bit watching the Players Championship last week, I might be like Tiger and take a week off. After all, without ol' Lord Byron around to pass judgement from his lawn chair this tournament just doesn't feel like it has the same meaning. Plus, I am not sure I want to wallow in the Keeeeeegan Bradley "first win" BS that is sure to emerge. I am not a Bradley fan, mostly due to the Read More>>
Pro Cyclist Lucas Euser on the Mend, Connects to Fans via Social Media
Lucas Euser is in the midst of his second career as pro cyclist. Four years ago, at age 24, he advanced to the top level of the sport while racing for the Colorado-based Garmin-Slipstream team. Unfortunately, tragedy struck. While training in Spain in 2009, Euser suffered two broken ribs and a shattered kneecap. The injuries placed his career in jeopardy. But Euser, who's competing this week Read More>>
Callaway Readies Re-Launch of GPS Golf Course Device, and Golf Social Media Site
After an initial launch that was scrubbed due to technical glitches, golf manufacturer Callaway is readying a May 30 debut of its Upro MX+ GPS course-guide device, as well as a revamped social media site where golfers can trade reviews, scores and conversation about golf courses the world over. We haven't had a chance to play with the Upro MX+ yet, but the $249 device looks like it could be an Read More>>
Facebook gains Mobile App Developer Team ahead of IPO
Mobile consumer app developer Lightbox, known for its Lightbox Photo mobile app, has announced that it is joining Facebook, but that Facebook did not purchase the company. Still it looks as if it is shutting down its operation and will release as open source portions of its code. Seven employees will join Facebook but no user data or technology will come with them. The deal, is not that Read More>>
Start Your Browser Windows: Indy 500 Events Already Ramping Up
Memorial Day holiday is just over a week away and that of course means a lot of things to people, honoring the nation’s men and women who died while serving, parades, BBQs and of course the roar of the crowd at the Indianapolis 500. While there will be more to report next week this is a look at some of the events that will be upcoming next week, and a mention of a few events that already Read More>>
Mobile Data Consumption Set to Explode- Will Sports Cash in?
A recent report is highlighting the massive growth that is expected in mobile data consumption as users of smartphones increasingly use their devices for watching video, playing games, interacting with a variety of social media and other uses. According a report from Informa Telecoms & Media, by the year 2016 mobile users will consume eight times more social media than currently, downloading 14 Read More>>
ExteNet Scores Another DAS Win, At the Brooklyn Nets’ new Barclays Center
Chalk up another impressive stadium-network win for middleman ExteNet Systems, which will install and maintain a DAS (Distributed Antenna System) network in the new Barclays Center, home of the Brooklyn Nets of the NBA. The Barclays Center, a 19,000-capacity stadium set to open in September, will host hundreds of events a year including home games for the old "New Jersey" Nets, who will move to Read More>>
