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Baylor University's McLane Stadium Features Extreme Networks Wi-Fi and Baylor In-Game App by YinzCam to Boost Fan Experience | |
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2014 02:08:20 PM | |
WACO, Texas, Aug. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Baylor University, Baylor Athletics, Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR) and YinzCam today announced that the University's new $260 million on-campus McLane Stadium, with a capacity of 45,000, has been outfitted with a robust Wi-Fi network and custom mobile applications that will enhance the in-game fan experience like never before. Officials from Baylor, Extreme Networks, technology integrator Solid IT Networks and YinzCam have rolled out the Baylor In-Game App, the first college athletics application to provide instant replays from multiple views to Baylor fans, right at their seats, at McLane Stadium. This combination of Wi-Fi gear, software applications and content, sponsored by Baylor University, is the same technology used by the world's leading professional sports teams. By delivering on its vision for an immersive fan experience, Baylor fans attending the Bears' inaugural football game at McLane Stadium at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, against SMU will have the freedom to enjoy their wireless devices - whether that is a smartphone, tablet or laptop computer - and gain access to customized applications like the Baylor In-Game App that will enrich their experience through in-seat mobile video replays, team information, customized camera angles and up-to-the-minute real-time statistics. Key Facts
Executive Perspectives Pattie Orr, Vice President for Information Technology, Baylor University "2014 is a monumental season for Baylor University and Baylor Athletics as we officially open McLane Stadium and deliver our fans the ultimate fan experience. Using a hand-picked collection of innovative technology, Baylor fans will stay connected with the ultra-fast Wi-Fi network as well as a robust cellular distributed antenna system. Fans can direct their own mobile experience using our new Baylor In-Game application throughout the stadium." John Garrison, Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing, Baylor University "The Baylor In-Game app will be Baylor fans' one-stop shop in McLane Stadium for anything and everything they need to know about Baylor football. Fans will have access to video on their iPhones, iPads or Android devices, and they can watch the same program feed that is on the stadium video board, or they can choose from other cameras that will be streaming live all the time. It is like having your DVR remote on your phone where you can watch replays and highlights from your seat in the stadium." Norman Rice, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Extreme Networks "Baylor University is one of the pre-eminent academic and athletic institutions in the country and has put together one of the most exciting experiences in sports with the debut of McLane Stadium. Extreme Networks is proud to let our wireless technology extend the connectivity that fans and media consider a 'must have' whenever they attend a game." Priya Narasimhan, CEO and Founder, YinzCam "This is a major first in college sports. The Baylor In-Game App is pushing the envelope by being the first college athletics app to provide instant replays from multiple views to Baylor fans, right at their seats, at the new McLane Stadium. This immersive unprecedented college-football experience brings Baylor fans even closer to the action of their Baylor Bears, by allowing them to get real-time statistics, news, multimedia content, streaming radio, and more. Fans will be able to connect with the content they want and need the most, just in time, greatly enhancing their experience at the game. With the brand new Baylor Bears stadium, we are excited to be able to provide this level of technology and customized content." |