Comcast Business Partners with the Colorado Rockies to
Deliver A Grand Slam Experience at the Ballpark
Advanced
ActiveCore℠ SD-WAN and dual one Gbps ethernet connections enable Rockies to
propel more digital gameday amenities for fans, including mobile food ordering
and ticketing, cashless payments
Comcast Business today
announced it is partnering with the Colorado Rockies to deliver
increased bandwidth and high-performance connectivity to help create a more
digital gameday experience for fans, starting in the 2021 season. Comcast
Business is equipping Coors Field with an enhanced network infrastructure that
will help its front office workers give ballpark visitors the ability to order
food and access tickets on their mobile devices and select cashless payment
options.
Since 1995, the Colorado Rockies
have called Coors Field home. With stadiums across the country implementing
cutting-edge digital innovations, the organization sought to completely
overhaul its technology network to be able to provide Rockies fans a more elevated
experience at the field.
Following a comprehensive evaluation
of multiple technology providers, the Rockies selected Comcast Business to
implement dual Gbps Ethernet Dedicated Internet
connections and Comcast Business’ advanced ActiveCore
SD-WAN service. The solutions will provide reliability, increased
bandwidth and power back office communications across the Rockies’ multiple
locations, from Coors Field to its Dugout Stores as well as Salt River Fields,
the team’s spring training facility in Arizona.
“Our mission is to create an
unparalleled gameday experience, and success for me is when people don’t notice
us; the internet is running, the phones are working and the ballpark app is
functioning properly,” said Michael Bush, Senior Director, Information Systems
for the Colorado Rockies. “Comcast Business has been a valuable technology
partner in helping us achieve that goal with unmatched service.”
With Comcast Business providing the
connectivity backbone, the Colorado Rockies also will gain end-to-end network
management tools that allow them to configure their network connections as
needed. Employees will be able to review daily analytics, proactively remediate
connectivity issues, and use a dashboard to make real-time network adjustments
– all of which are especially important functions during game days, which draw
more than 50,000 fans to the stadium.
“Modern sports venues are constantly
challenged to provide the technology infrastructure to keep up with digital
innovations that not only enhance the fan experience but also provide seamless
connectivity and network management across an organization’s entire footprint,”
said Robert Thompson, Vice President of Comcast Business for the Comcast’s
Mountain West Region. “Our partnership with the Colorado Rockies is
representative of how Comcast Business can deliver reliable, high-bandwidth
connectivity and SD-WAN solutions to redefine how fans enjoy a day at the
ballpark.”
Source: Comcast media announcement