How NFL fans used Wi-Fi at the Super Bowl (Infographic)
By Mike Dyce
Fans at Super Bowl XLVIII got a different experience with Wi-Fi, they used Extreme Network‘s Purview. The new technology provides visibility into application use across the network, helping organizations in various ways. Aside from improving the experience of fans trying to connect, it allows the stadium to understand how the spectators are using Wi-Fi allowing them to optimize application performance.
“We want to deliver the most immersive and connected experience for our fans at the stadium and Purview from Extreme Networks can help enhance the fan experience through its advanced analytics capabilities,” said Michelle McKenna-Doyle, CIO of the National Football League. “In delivering insight on user application preference and usage, our teams are able to best use the Wi-Fi technology to deliver an exceptional game day experience.”
The technology is available to all 32 teams, but currently is deployed in four stadiums including MetLife Stadium. The adoption technology is a one-of-a-kind feature that allows them to adjust how Wi-Fi is being distributed throughout the venue so fans don’t see an interruption in service.
“With the explosion of enterprise mobility, social and collaborative applications, network infrastructure is now viewed as an enterprise IT asset and a key contributor to optimizing business applications and strategic intelligence,” said Rohit Mehra, vice president, network infrastructure, IDC. “Solutions such as Purview are unique in terms of providing rich application analytics integrated within a network management platform, so enterprise IT is enabled with deep visibility and control of data, applications and users, for better business decisions, easily and efficiently.”
“We believe that the better the connection, the better the experience,” said Chuck Berger, president and CEO, Extreme Networks. “To guarantee a better user experience, the enterprise must see the network as a strategic business asset. With Purview, we have introduced a groundbreaking offering that leverages the network to empower customers and partners to improve interactions with end users, enhance engagement and optimize system efficiencies. This deeper level of insight allows organizations to rapidly make well-informed decisions aimed at improving the user experience.”
They broke down the data in this neat infographic (via Extreme Networks) below:
