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NASCAR Selects Extreme Networks to Speed Up Fan Experience And Streamline Raceday Operations
Wi-Fi 6 Becomes Foundation for Mobile Ticketing, Concessions, and Betting; Analytics Help Create Operational Efficiencies and Personalized Experiences SAN
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[{"type":"text","content":"Wi-Fi 6 Becomes Foundation for Mobile Ticketing, Concessions, and Betting; Analytics Help Create Operational Efficiencies and Personalized Experiences\n\n\nSAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR), a cloud-driven networking company, today announced its participation in the NASCAR Technology Partner Platform – an exclusive community of technology companies working together to evolve the racing industry to new levels of innovation and success by pushing technological boundaries. Verizon Business is the technology integration and managed services lead for the project, deploying an Extreme large public venue solution architecture inclusive of Wi-Fi 6 access points and real-time analytics to power innovative, immersive, and compelling fan experiences, while improving operating efficiency. The deployment spans the 12 high speed race and super speedways operated directly by NASCAR.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nLeveraging Extreme's cloud-driven Wi-Fi 6, NASCAR will offer high-efficiency, high-capacity networking that will serve as the critical foundation for powering experiences like mobile ticketing, mobile concessions, and mobile sports betting. ExtremeAnalytics™ provides NASCAR with real-time visibility into the health and performance of the Wi-Fi network, mobile application usage patterns across the stadium, and fan preferences. Additionally, they'll have a single pane of glass to better understand and optimize venue operations. These insights will enable NASCAR to continually improve fan-facing experiences and operational efficiencies of each track. \nThe NASCAR deployment also includes Wi-Fi 6 and network analytics for back-office operations at the organization's Daytona headquarters. \nKey Facts\nHigh-Density, High-Impact Wi-Fi: NASCAR is leaning into Extreme's Wi-Fi 6 access points, which provide the connectivity and speed required to power high-quality, next-generation fan experiences. Wi-Fi 6 optimizes bandwidth in all environments, offers support for more devices across the network, and delivers better performance in high-density environments like speedways. Real-Time Visibility and Actionable Analytics: ExtremeAnalytics will be deployed across several of the speedway venues, enabling NASCAR to have granular visibility around spectator preferences, behaviors, and operational insights. ...