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Provider
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Developer
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Advisor
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Learning
Learning partners enable end-user success through training and education.
Consultants
Consultants provides business and technology consulting capabilities well before the systems integration phase.
Digital solutions integrators
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Independent hardware vendors
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IT resellers
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Cisco portfolio for sports, media, and entertainment: What can we help you solve today?
Digital guest experience
Operational efficiency
Revenue streams
- Explore the use cases
- Explore the architectures
- __________
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Digital guest experience
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Operational efficiency
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Revenue streams
Mobile experience
A high-density, sustainable network purpose-built for sports and entertainment venues creates new opportunities for immersive and engaging content to enhance the fan experience.
Business overview
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Industry drivers
- Wi-Fi data and analytics offer new ways to improve efficiency and drive increased profitability
- Proliferation of technology is accelerating in corporate, home, and mobile environments, driving new bandwidth and security considerations
- An investment in technology creates incremental revenue for teams and venues by opening new opportunities for monetization, and drives an overall return on investment
- Develop solutions that can support sustainability goals
- Guests have no tolerance for out-of-stocks, slow digital performance, or outages
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Business needs
- A secure, reliable, and intelligent network to meet the demands of venue operators and fans
- Collect information about where fans are and what they are doing in and around a venue
- Understand exactly who is in a venue at any given time
- Deliver promotions that are focused and relevant to fans when and where they are offered
- Support more sustainable business practices
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Capabilities
- Leverage one secure Wi-Fi platform for employees, operations and fan-facing services
- Build modular and scalable networks with greater ease in complex, dynamic environments with efficient networking and Wi-Fi capabilities
- Deliver faster speeds for immersive-experience applications, more bandwidth, and higher reliability
- Location-based services provide fans with real-time navigation to their seats and concessions
- Proximity marketing enables the delivery of tailored marketing messages and alerts to fans depending on their specific location inside the venue
- Improve resilience and performance of applications with proactive or predictive monitoring
- AI-driven connectivity for patrons and guests throughout event or venue
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Business outcomes
- Streamlined operations
- Facilitate IT and business innovation
- More accurate fan demographic data
- New content, experiences, and engagement opportunities for fans
- Deploying fewer servers can result in less power consumption and lower carbon footprint
- Enhance guest connectivity to network and content using AI with context of event or venue
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Stakeholders
- Chief marketing officer
- Chief digital officer
- Chief technology officer
- Chief sustainability officer
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
| Category | Products |
|---|---|
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Routing |
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform |
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Switching |
Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches |
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Wireless |
Cisco Catalyst IW9167 Heavy Duty Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9160 Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9130AXE-STA Access Point (third‑generation stadium antenna) Cisco Catalyst 9130 Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9120 Series Access Points |
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Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (Cisco URWB) |
Cisco FM4500 Fiber/Mobi Cisco FM3500 Endo Cisco FM3200 Base Cisco FM1200 Volo |
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SD-WAN |
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN |
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Cameras |
Meraki MV Smart Cameras |
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Compute |
Cisco Compute Hyperconverged with Nutanix Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) |
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Security Special offers above |
Cisco Duo Cisco HyperShield Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Cisco Secure Malware Analytics Cisco Umbrella Cisco XDR Splunk Cloud Splunk Enterprise |
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Location and IoT services |
Cisco Spaces |
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Application performance |
Cisco AppDynamics Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance Cisco ThousandEyes |
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Integration services |
Cisco DevNet |
Cisco Services
| Category | Services |
|---|---|
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Core Services |
Cisco Lifecycle Services |
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Success Tracks |
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Support Services |
Expert Care |
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Smart Net Total Care |
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Software Support Services (Enhanced, Premium) |
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Solution Support (hardware, software) |
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Advanced Services |
Advanced Services Transactional |
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Insights for Internet and Cloud Visibility Solution Attached Services |
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Training |
Learning and Certifications |
Where you purchase matters
Equipment purchased through Cisco partners--whether it's new or Cisco Certified Refurbished--entitles you to Cisco service support, upgrades, replacement guarantees, a valid software license, and a full warranty.
Partnerships overview
Find and engage partners
Cisco partners can complement and enhance this use case by providing capabilities such as consulting, designing, implementing, and operating solutions.
Guest experience
Keep fans connected and engaged by delivering a more convenient and customized fan experience through technology.
Large Public Venue Solutions
Learn and understand how Cisco brings to bear a unique, targeted portfolio for large public venues.
Business overview
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Industry drivers
- Today’s fans demand more immersive, engaging experiences than ever before
- Fan behavior is more fluid than ever, giving opportunities to target promotions at more decision points than ever
- The in-venue experience needs to be as pain-free as possible to compete with an ever-more-attractive at-home viewing experience
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Business needs
- Remove all pain points for customers--such as waiting in lines for entry, concessions, merchandise, parking, etc.--from the moment they enter a venue until the moment they leave
- Tailor fan experiences with personal and contextual information to increase brand affinity
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Capabilities
- Utilize data and analytics to drive marketing, merchandising, and staffing decisions
- Target fans for promotions based on where they are, who they are, and what they are doing
- Deliver enhanced real-time guest services throughout the event and venue
- Reliable, extended coverage--indoors and outdoors
- Enhanced mobile broadband
- Ultra-low latency and high availability
- Outage detection and alerts
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Business outcomes
- Increased fan satisfaction and loyalty
- Leverage AI to provide context-aware event or venue services via mobile, such as gamification, queuing, and personalized content
- Identify and troubleshoot network issues that could impact the quality of the live stream, ensuring a seamless viewer experience
- Ensure that fans have a consistent and high-quality experience across different devices and platforms
- Monitor the performance and availability of third-party services (CDNs), helping to ensure that all components of content delivery are functioning optimally
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Stakeholders
- Chief marketing officer
- Chief digital officer
- VP of operations
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
| Category | Products |
|---|---|
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Routing |
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform |
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Switching |
Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches |
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Wireless |
Cisco Catalyst IW9167 Heavy Duty Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9160 Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9130AXE-STA Access Point (third‑generation stadium antenna) Cisco Catalyst 9130 Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9120 Series Access Points |
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Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (Cisco URWB) |
Cisco FM4500 Fiber/Mobi Cisco FM3500 Endo Cisco FM3200 Base Cisco FM1200 Volo |
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SD-WAN |
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN |
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Cameras |
Meraki MV Smart Cameras |
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Compute |
Cisco Compute Hyperconverged with Nutanix Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) |
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Security Special offers above |
Cisco Duo Cisco HyperShield Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Cisco Secure Malware Analytics Cisco Umbrella Cisco XDR Splunk Cloud Splunk Enterprise |
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Location and IoT services |
Cisco Spaces |
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Application performance |
Cisco AppDynamics Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance Cisco ThousandEyes |
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Integration services |
Cisco DevNet |
Cisco Services
| Category | Services |
|---|---|
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Core Services |
Cisco Lifecycle Services |
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Success Tracks |
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Support Services |
Expert Care |
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Smart Net Total Care |
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Software Support Services (Enhanced, Premium) |
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Solution Support (hardware, software) |
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Advanced Services |
Advanced Services Transactional |
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Insights for Internet and Cloud Visibility Solution Attached Services |
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Training |
Learning and Certifications |
Where you purchase matters
Equipment purchased through Cisco partners--whether it's new or Cisco Certified Refurbished--entitles you to Cisco service support, upgrades, replacement guarantees, a valid software license, and a full warranty.
Partnerships overview
Find and engage partners
Cisco partners can complement and enhance this use case by providing capabilities such as consulting, designing, implementing, and operating solutions.
Converged network
Cisco is at the forefront of convergence--combining our leadership in networking and security with cloud-managed platforms, enhanced insights, and automation--providing a more secure, consistent, and scalable infrastructure that is simpler to manage and more flexible and resilient than ever before.
Business overview
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Industry drivers
- An increase of IP-enabled devices requires a seamless and converged transition of communications, connectivity, and security
- IP devices and applications are increasing bandwidth levels
- Improving and optimizing efficiencies by removing siloed networks and implementing easier dashboards and management
- Reducing complexity and costs
- Building management systems are playing a broader role to meet sustainability goals
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Business needs
- A secure, reliable, and intelligent network to meet the ever-growing demands of venue operators and fans
- A scalable platform that can adapt to match and non-match days and new requirements
- Support more sustainable business practices though BMS and sensors
- Manage, operate, support, and troubleshoot all services and applications within a venue with ease
- Proactive and responsive network that can reduce security threats
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Capabilities
- Build modular and scalable networks with greater ease in complex, dynamic environments with efficient networking
- Deliver faster speeds for immersive-experience applications, more bandwidth, and higher reliability
- Leverage one secure platform for employees, operations, and fan-facing services
- Analyze data in real time and make operational decisions accordingly
- Connect with smart buildings and renewable energy integration
- Venue network enhanced support and monitoring
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Business outcomes
- Improved efficiencies and streamlined operations
- Reduced total cost of ownership (TCO)
- Consolidated network improves overall management and reduces security threats
- Investment protection for future services or requirements
- Allows automation and ML/AI to drive building behavior
- Integrations with environmental sensors for optimal working conditions
- Enhanced user experience, reduced downtime, and improved performance of business-critical applications
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Stakeholders
- CTO
- CEO
- Sustainability officer
- Facilities officer
- Operating officer
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
| Category | Products |
|---|---|
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Routing |
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform |
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Switching |
Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches |
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SD-WAN |
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN |
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Security Special offers above |
Cisco Duo Cisco HyperShield Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Cisco Secure Firewall (Firepower 9300/4200/4100/3100 Series) Cisco Secure Malware Analytics Cisco Umbrella Cisco XDR Splunk Cloud Splunk Enterprise Splunk IT Service Intelligence Splunk Observability Cloud Splunk Security Portfolio |
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Application performance |
Cisco AppDynamics Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance Cisco ThousandEyes |
Cisco Services
| Category | Services |
|---|---|
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Core Services |
Cisco Lifecycle Services |
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Success Tracks |
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Support Services |
Expert Care |
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Smart Net Total Care |
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Software Support Services (Enhanced, Premium) |
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Solution Support (hardware, software) |
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Advanced Services |
Advanced Services Transactional |
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Training |
Learning and Certifications |
Where you purchase matters
Equipment purchased through Cisco partners--whether it's new or Cisco Certified Refurbished--entitles you to Cisco service support, upgrades, replacement guarantees, a valid software license, and a full warranty.
Partnerships overview
Find and engage partners
Cisco partners can complement and enhance this use case by providing capabilities such as consulting, designing, implementing, and operating solutions.
Data and analytics
Understanding who is in the venue allows for operational efficiency and enables a more personalized fan experience.
Large Public Venue Solutions
Learn and understand how Cisco brings to bear a unique, targeted portfolio for large public venues.
Business overview
-
Industry drivers
- Data and analytics are delivering new ways to improve efficiency and create new revenue opportunities
- Sport property owners want to use data and analytics to not only understand their fans better, but also recognize opportunities for enhanced operational efficiency
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Business needs
- Collect information about where fans are and what they are doing in and around a venue
- Speed up data modeling for better operational analytics
- Streamline data center maintenance and infrastructure patching
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Capabilities
- Analyze data in real time and make operational decisions accordingly
- Simplify technology infrastructure and overhead
- Asset tracking
- Connect location, ticketing, PoS, and concessionaire services
- Surface data through a context-aware mobile app
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Business outcomes
- Accelerated mission-critical analytics processing
- Reduced infrastructure footprint and licensing costs
- Shift IT focus from infrastructure maintenance to future growth and innovation
- Keep up with equipment and supplies to streamline operations and reduce lost items
- Dynamic in-app concession mapping and menu updates
- Optimal staff allocation based on demand dynamics
- In-app parking and people-queuing management
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Stakeholders
- Chief digital officer
- Chief information officer
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
| Category | Products |
|---|---|
|
Routing |
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform |
|
Switching |
Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches |
|
Wireless |
Cisco Catalyst IW9167 Heavy Duty Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9160 Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9130AXE-STA Access Point (third‑generation stadium antenna) Cisco Catalyst 9130 Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9120 Series Access Points |
|
Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (Cisco URWB) |
Cisco FM4500 Fiber/Mobi Cisco FM3500 Endo Cisco FM3200 Base Cisco FM1200 Volo |
|
SD-WAN |
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN |
|
Cameras |
Meraki MV Smart Cameras |
|
Compute |
Cisco Compute Hyperconverged with Nutanix Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) |
|
Security Special offers above |
Cisco Duo Cisco HyperShield Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Cisco Secure Firewall (Firepower 9300/4200/4100/3100 Series) Cisco Secure Malware Analytics Cisco Umbrella Cisco XDR Splunk Cloud Splunk Enterprise Splunk IT Service Intelligence Splunk Observability Cloud Splunk Security Portfolio |
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Location and IoT services |
Cisco Spaces |
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Application performance |
Cisco AppDynamics Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance Cisco ThousandEyes |
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Integration services |
Cisco DevNet |
Cisco Services
| Category | Services |
|---|---|
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Core Services |
Cisco Lifecycle Services |
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Success Tracks |
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Support Services |
Expert Care |
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Smart Net Total Care |
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Software Support Services (Enhanced, Premium) |
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Solution Support (hardware, software) |
|
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Advanced Services |
Advanced Services Transactional |
|
Insights for Internet and Cloud Visibility Solution Attached Services |
|
|
Training |
Learning and Certifications |
Where you purchase matters
Equipment purchased through Cisco partners--whether it's new or Cisco Certified Refurbished--entitles you to Cisco service support, upgrades, replacement guarantees, a valid software license, and a full warranty.
Partnerships overview
Find and engage partners
Cisco partners can complement and enhance this use case by providing capabilities such as consulting, designing, implementing, and operating solutions.
Collaboration and communication
Bring remote teams together, optimize time and resources, and drive increased collaboration.
Business overview
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Industry drivers
- Today’s world requires a reliance on remote collaboration more than ever before across all facets of an organization
- Sports and entertainment properties are looking to connect with their fans in unique and meaningful ways
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Business needs
- Connect disparate groups and team members effectively and securely
- Create new opportunities for engagement to improve efficiency and reduce costs
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Capabilities
- Industry-leading video conferencing and collaboration with security at the core
- Securely connect remote teams from around the world for improved collaboration
- New opportunities for engagement between fans, players, and members of the organization
- Automated summary of internal and external, partner and sponsorship meetings
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Business outcomes
- Improved productivity and greater efficiency from remote workers
- Optimization of time and resources
- Increased employee satisfaction, participation, and retention
- Enhanced fan engagement
- Engaging hybrid operational meetings and experiences
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Stakeholders
- Chief marketing officer
- VP of stadium operations
- VP of human resources
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
| Category | Products |
|---|---|
|
Routing |
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform |
|
Switching |
Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches |
|
Wireless |
Cisco Catalyst IW9167 Heavy Duty Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9160 Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9130AXE-STA Access Point (third‑generation stadium antenna) Cisco Catalyst 9130 Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9120 Series Access Points |
|
Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (Cisco URWB) |
Cisco FM4500 Fiber/Mobi Cisco FM3500 Endo Cisco FM3200 Base Cisco FM1200 Volo |
|
SD-WAN |
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN |
|
Compute |
Cisco Compute Hyperconverged with Nutanix Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) |
|
Security Special offers above |
Cisco Duo Cisco HyperShield Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Cisco Secure Malware Analytics Cisco Umbrella Cisco XDR Splunk Cloud Splunk Enterprise Splunk IT Service Intelligence Splunk Observability Cloud Splunk Security Portfolio |
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Call control |
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Webex CPaaS |
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Unified endpoints |
Cisco 8800 Series IP Phones Cisco 7800 Series IP Phones Cisco Board Series |
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Application performance |
Cisco AppDynamics Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance Cisco ThousandEyes |
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Integration services |
Cisco DevNet |
Cisco Services
| Category | Services |
|---|---|
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Core Services |
Cisco Lifecycle Services |
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Success Tracks |
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Support Services |
Expert Care |
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Smart Net Total Care |
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Software Support Services (Enhanced, Premium) |
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Solution Support (hardware, software) |
|
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Advanced Services |
Advanced Services Transactional |
|
Insights for Internet and Cloud Visibility Solution Attached Services |
|
|
Training |
Learning and Certifications |
Where you purchase matters
Equipment purchased through Cisco partners--whether it's new or Cisco Certified Refurbished--entitles you to Cisco service support, upgrades, replacement guarantees, a valid software license, and a full warranty.
Partnerships overview
Find and engage partners
Cisco partners can complement and enhance this use case by providing capabilities such as consulting, designing, implementing, and operating solutions.
Smart and sustainable venues
IoT is opening up new ways to automate and generate revenue while driving down costs in complex environments, and support sustainable outcomes.
Business overview
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Industry drivers
- Stakeholders’ sustainability goals
- IoT paired with improved data and analytics are delivering new ways to improve efficiency and drive increased profitability
- Public funding supporting sustainability
- Nearly 100% of sports fans bring a mobile device to a live event, and they expect to be able to use it to connect with their surroundings and enhance their experience
- Develop solutions that can support sustainability goals
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Business needs
- Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
- Connect and monitor IoT and other devices
- A secure, reliable, and intelligent network to meet the demands of venue operators and fans
- Future-proofing the venue to adapt to ever-changing technology
- Support more sustainable business practices
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Capabilities
- Build modular/scalable networks with greater ease in complex, dynamic environments with efficient networking and Wi-Fi capabilities
- Smart buildings and renewable energy integration
- Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure
- Intelligent power and climate control through AI analysis of people, devices, and environment within venue
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Business outcomes
- Reduced operational costs
- Opportunities for new revenue streams
- Improved customer experience
- Shift IT focus from infrastructure maintenance to future growth and innovation
- Support sustainability goals related to energy consumption, water usage, and waste
- Balance energy needs by integrating on-site renewable energy
- Reduction of unnecessary energy waste, increase visibility and offers the ability to control devices automatically
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Stakeholders
- Chief marketing officer
- Chief sustainability officer
- VP of stadium operations
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
| Category | Products |
|---|---|
|
Routing |
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform |
|
Switching |
Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches |
|
Wireless |
Cisco Catalyst IW9167 Heavy Duty Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9160 Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9130AXE-STA Access Point (third‑generation stadium antenna) Cisco Catalyst 9130 Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9120 Series Access Points Cisco Private 5G |
|
Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (Cisco URWB) |
Cisco FM4500 Fiber/Mobi Cisco FM3500 Endo Cisco FM3200 Base Cisco FM1200 Volo |
|
SD-WAN |
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN |
|
Cameras |
Meraki MV Smart Cameras |
|
Compute |
Cisco Compute Hyperconverged with Nutanix Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) |
|
Security Special offers above |
Cisco Duo Cisco HyperShield Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Cisco Secure Malware Analytics Cisco Umbrella Cisco XDR Splunk Cloud Splunk Enterprise |
|
Location and IoT services |
Cisco Spaces |
|
Application performance |
Cisco AppDynamics Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance Cisco ThousandEyes |
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Integration services |
Cisco DevNet |
Cisco Services
| Category | Services |
|---|---|
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Core Services |
Cisco Lifecycle Services |
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Success Tracks |
|
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Support Services |
Expert Care |
|
Smart Net Total Care |
|
|
Software Support Services (Enhanced, Premium) |
|
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Solution Support (hardware, software) |
|
|
Advanced Services |
Advanced Services Transactional |
|
Insights for Internet and Cloud Visibility Solution Attached Services |
|
|
Training |
Learning and Certifications |
Where you purchase matters
Equipment purchased through Cisco partners--whether it's new or Cisco Certified Refurbished--entitles you to Cisco service support, upgrades, replacement guarantees, a valid software license, and a full warranty.
Partnerships overview
Find and engage partners
Cisco partners can complement and enhance this use case by providing capabilities such as consulting, designing, implementing, and operating solutions.
Threat detection
Ensure the privacy of data with unrivaled threat intelligence from the world’s leading security provider.
Business overview
-
Industry drivers
- Threat actors are constantly changing tactics and methods
- Proliferation of technology is accelerating in sports and entertainment environments, driving new bandwidth and security considerations
- Consumers are using publicly-available Wi-Fi more than ever, impacting operational bandwidth requirements and security posture
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Business needs
- Protect against security threats
- Connect and monitoring IoT and other devices
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Capabilities
- Mitigate cybersecurity risk, detect attacks, and reduce the impact of breaches
- Deploy one secure, flexible, resilient, and scalable network across the entire footprint of a venue and the surrounding area
- AI-enhanced cybersecurity
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Business outcomes
- Reduced impact of cyber attacks
- Reduced risk to fans of data exposure
- More accurate and reliable security outcomes
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Stakeholders
- Chief digital officer
- Chief security officer
- Chief information officer
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
| Category | Products |
|---|---|
|
Routing |
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform |
|
Switching |
Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches |
|
Wireless |
Cisco Catalyst IW9167 Heavy Duty Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9160 Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9130AXE-STA Access Point (third‑generation stadium antenna) Cisco Catalyst 9130 Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9120 Series Access Points |
|
Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (Cisco URWB) |
Cisco FM4500 Fiber/Mobi Cisco FM3500 Endo Cisco FM3200 Base Cisco FM1200 Volo |
|
SD-WAN |
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN |
|
Compute |
Cisco Compute Hyperconverged with Nutanix Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) |
|
Security Special offers above |
Cisco Duo Cisco HyperShield Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Cisco Secure Firewall (Firepower 9300/4200/4100/3100 Series) Cisco Secure Malware Analytics Cisco Umbrella Cisco XDR Splunk Cloud Splunk Enterprise Splunk IT Service Intelligence Splunk Observability Cloud Splunk Security Portfolio |
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Application performance |
Cisco AppDynamics Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance Cisco ThousandEyes |
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Integration services |
Cisco DevNet |
Cisco Services
| Category | Services |
|---|---|
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Core Services |
Cisco Lifecycle Services |
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Success Tracks |
|
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Support Services |
Expert Care |
|
Smart Net Total Care |
|
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Software Support Services (Enhanced, Premium) |
|
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Solution Support (hardware, software) |
|
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Advanced Services |
Advanced Services Transactional |
|
Full-Stack Observability: Application Security |
|
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Insights for Internet and Cloud Visibility Solution Attached Services |
|
|
Training |
Learning and Certifications |
Where you purchase matters
Equipment purchased through Cisco partners--whether it's new or Cisco Certified Refurbished--entitles you to Cisco service support, upgrades, replacement guarantees, a valid software license, and a full warranty.
Partnerships overview
Find and engage partners
Cisco partners can complement and enhance this use case by providing capabilities such as consulting, designing, implementing, and operating solutions.
Surveillance and safety
Enable end-to-end monitoring throughout the venue to protect visitors and staff across all stages of the live event experience.
Large Public Venue Solutions
Learn and understand how Cisco brings to bear a unique, targeted portfolio for large public venues.
Business overview
-
Industry drivers
- In a complex and dynamic environment with thousands of fans at a venue, there are countless opportunities for safety or security incidents that must be proactively monitored
-
Business needs
- View and record activity in and around the venue
- Collect information about where fans are and what they are doing
- Understand all fan activity and behavioral patterns in the venue
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Capabilities
- Understand presence, proximity, and location of fans in the venue
- Provide a safe and compliant environment for all visitors, vendors, and staff
- AI has the capability to tally the quantity and duration of individuals queuing for entry and exit, as well as for food, drinks, and restroom facilities
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Business outcomes
- Compliance with regulations and corporate policies
- Reduced operational costs
- Data and analysis of trends can be used to optimize staffing and facility services
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Stakeholders
- Chief technology officer
- Chief security officer
- VP of operations
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
| Category | Products |
|---|---|
|
Routing |
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform |
|
Switching |
Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches |
|
Wireless |
Cisco Catalyst IW9167 Heavy Duty Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9160 Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9130AXE-STA Access Point (third‑generation stadium antenna) Cisco Catalyst 9130 Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9120 Series Access Points |
|
Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (Cisco URWB) |
Cisco FM4500 Fiber/Mobi Cisco FM3500 Endo Cisco FM3200 Base Cisco FM1200 Volo |
|
SD-WAN |
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN |
|
Cameras |
Meraki MV Smart Cameras |
|
Compute |
Cisco Compute Hyperconverged with Nutanix Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) |
|
Security Special offers above |
Cisco Duo Cisco HyperShield Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Cisco Secure Malware Analytics Cisco Umbrella Cisco XDR Splunk Cloud Splunk Enterprise Splunk IT Service Intelligence Splunk Observability Cloud Splunk Security Portfolio |
|
Location and IoT services |
Cisco Spaces |
|
Application performance |
Cisco AppDynamics Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance Cisco ThousandEyes |
|
Integration services |
Cisco DevNet |
Cisco Services
| Category | Services |
|---|---|
|
Core Services |
Cisco Lifecycle Services |
|
Success Tracks |
|
|
Support Services |
Expert Care |
|
Smart Net Total Care |
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Enabling hybrid cloud
Seamlessly integrate public and private clouds within a virtualized environment to achieve full resource flexibilities for an end-to-end media workflow.
Business overview
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Industry drivers
- While the media industry is transitioning to IP, the next evolution is on its way--the transition to agile and cost-effective media workflows
- Transform from videotape and other archival storage to scalable, accessible, and easy-to-manage storage workflows using standard storage systems
- Replace bespoke boxes with software-based media productions running on standard servers in a virtualized environment and in the cloud
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Business needs
- Manage vast amounts of unstructured data in a manner that's easy to scale, readily and quickly accessible, easy to manage, and available across the entire media chain
- Efficiently manage media applications in a virtualized and hybrid environment to increase flexibility and achieve significant cost savings
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Capabilities
- Combine unstructured data into a single pool where it's easy to find, store, access, and protect using an end-to-end workflow solution
- Deliver an orchestration platform that can manage virtualized and cloud environments--deploying applications, configuring on the fly, repurposing virtual machines, and seamlessly integrating public and private clouds
- End-to-end video monitoring from acquisition, encoding, content delivery network, and rendering by client
- Dynamic context-aware monitoring
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Business outcomes
- Limitlessly scalable and flexible storage system that gives you the freedom to grow on your own terms with both hardware (capacity) and software (control)
- Accelerated workflows are ready for different use cases, delivering content whenever and wherever it's needed
- Manageability, agility, and availability of media applications for multiple shows and locations; quickly test new ideas for rapid delivery of content to the market
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Stakeholders
- Broadcasters and content creators
- CTOs and IT managers
- Executives in the media industry
- Broadcast and IT engineers in media production environments
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
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Routing |
Cisco 8000 Series Routers Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) Routers Cisco Optics |
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Switching |
Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches |
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SD-WAN |
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN |
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Compute |
Cisco Compute Hyperconverged with Nutanix Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) |
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Security Special offers above |
Cisco Duo Cisco HyperShield Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Cisco Secure Firewall (Firepower 9300/4200/4100/3100 Series) Cisco Secure Malware Analytics Cisco Umbrella Cisco XDR Splunk Cloud Splunk Enterprise Splunk IT Service Intelligence Splunk Observability Cloud Splunk Security Portfolio |
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Location and IoT services |
Cisco Spaces |
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Application performance |
Cisco AppDynamics Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance Cisco ThousandEyes |
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Integration services |
Cisco DevNet |
Cisco Services
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Cisco Lifecycle Services |
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Success Tracks |
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Support Services |
Expert Care |
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Smart Net Total Care |
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Software Support Services (Enhanced, Premium) |
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Solution Support (hardware, software) |
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Advanced Services |
Advanced Services Transactional |
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Insights for Internet and Cloud Visibility Solution Attached Services |
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Training |
Learning and Certifications |
Where you purchase matters
Equipment purchased through Cisco partners--whether it's new or Cisco Certified Refurbished--entitles you to Cisco service support, upgrades, replacement guarantees, a valid software license, and a full warranty.
Partnerships overview
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Cisco partners can complement and enhance this use case by providing capabilities such as consulting, designing, implementing, and operating solutions.
IP broadcasting and production
Transform your production to an IP network with a holistic approach--integrating hardware, software, and best-in-class interoperability with broadcast ecosystem vendors--to automate everything while preserving operational experience.
Business overview
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Industry drivers
- Broadcasters are looking to deliver more content to their audiences or need to accommodate new distribution channels
- Cost-effective infrastructure is required when considering traditional SDI-based systems
- Greater flexibility is required in terms of the types of content that can be delivered and the devices that can receive it
- Interoperability between different types of systems and devices is needed to help reduce the complexity of the broadcasting ecosystem and make it easier to manage
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Business needs
- Becoming more agile in response to changing broadcast requirements
- Meeting regulatory requirements and standards for content distribution and quality
- Managing and optimizing production costs
- Ensuring content security and compliance with copyright laws and regulations
- Maintaining operational efficiency and productivity through effective project management and workflow optimization
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Capabilities
- End-to-end IP-based production workflows
- High-performance networking
- Security and content protection for broadcasters to protect their content from unauthorized access, copying, and distribution
- Supporting standards-based broadcast requirements such as SMPTE 2110 workflows, PTP, and non-block multicast
- Analytics and insights into broadcast flows and content
- AI-driven automation of content production and delivery
- AI driven automation of broadcast control and integration with broader production providers
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Business outcomes
- Preserve existing media operations and workflow
- Future-proof your infrastructure with high-bandwidth and high-density networking
- Secure network with endpoint access control
- Increase operational flexibility with unified IP fabric for live broadcast and file-based media workflows
- Enhanced delivery of IP-based content using smarter network analytics with lower loss of video data
- Enhanced integration with other broadcast systems, simplifying workflow and automation services for game-day video content
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Stakeholders
- Broadcasters
- Telcos
- Sports production
- Pay TV operators
- Studios
- Stadiums
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
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Switching |
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches |
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Management |
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller |
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Wireless |
Cisco Private 5G |
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Cisco Lifecycle Services |
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Advanced Services |
Advanced Services Transactional |
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Training |
Learning and Certifications |
Where you purchase matters
Equipment purchased through Cisco partners--whether it's new or Cisco Certified Refurbished--entitles you to Cisco service support, upgrades, replacement guarantees, a valid software license, and a full warranty.
Partnerships overview
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Cisco partners can complement and enhance this use case by providing capabilities such as consulting, designing, implementing, and operating solutions.
Dynamic digital signage
Engage fans with a dynamic solution combining high-definition video delivery and state-of-the-art digital signage.
Large Public Venue Solutions
Learn and understand how Cisco brings to bear a unique, targeted portfolio for large public venues.
Business overview
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Industry drivers
- Deliver media-centric experiences that today’s fans expect in a live event setting
- Respond to operational changes in real time
- Provide new opportunities for sponsors to engage with fans in meaningful ways
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Business needs
- Deliver promotions that are focused and relevant to fans when and where they are offered
- Dynamically update video displays in real time in response to fan behavior or inventory (e.g., concessions, merchandise)
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Capabilities
- Centralized point of command for all screens throughout a venue to allow for real-time adjustments
- Dynamically program every area of the property and take a customized approach for each screen as desired or needed
- Allow the venue to function as a dynamic media platform
- Integration of AI involves combining cameras capable of performing edge-based computer vision with systems that manage the display of digital signage
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Business outcomes
- Increased fan satisfaction and loyalty
- Greater operational efficiency through real-time decision making
- Provide a deeper understanding of content signage effects on patrons and viewership for partners and sponsors
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Stakeholders
- Chief marketing officer
- Chief digital officer
- VP of fan experience
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
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Routing |
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform |
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Switching |
Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches |
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Wireless |
Cisco Catalyst IW9167 Heavy Duty Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9160 Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9130AXE-STA Access Point (third‑generation stadium antenna) Cisco Catalyst 9130 Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9120 Series Access Points |
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Cameras |
Meraki MV Smart Cameras |
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Cisco Compute Hyperconverged with Nutanix Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) |
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Cisco Duo Cisco HyperShield Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Cisco Secure Firewall (Firepower 9300/4200/4100/3100 Series) Cisco Secure Malware Analytics Cisco Umbrella Cisco XDR Splunk Cloud Splunk Enterprise |
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Digital media control |
Wipro VisionEDGE |
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Digital media players |
Cisco Vision CV-UHD3/UHD2 Digital Media Players Cisco Vision CV-HD3/HD2 Digital Media Players |
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Broadcast media |
Cisco IP Fabric for Media |
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Location and IoT services |
Cisco Spaces |
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Application performance |
Cisco AppDynamics Cisco Catalyst Center Assurance Cisco ThousandEyes |
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Cisco DevNet |
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Training |
Learning and Certifications |
Where you purchase matters
Equipment purchased through Cisco partners--whether it's new or Cisco Certified Refurbished--entitles you to Cisco service support, upgrades, replacement guarantees, a valid software license, and a full warranty.
Partnerships overview
Find and engage partners
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Esports and gaming
Give gamers access to the technology they need to join one of the fastest-growing professional sports in the world.
Business overview
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Industry drivers
- Massive growth in esports audience: 600 million global viewers
- Need from gamer to engage with modern technologies
- Venue development for esports and gaming is increasing daily
- Requirements for technology to support dynamic and efficient gaming is a business imperative
- Movement of the network to the cloud
- Rise of school esports leagues to make students competitive at university level
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Business needs
- Field of play: have a quality network “field” for esports and gaming play
- Lowest latency experience for game players, broadcasting, media, and fans
- Simplified, structured, and protected ecosystem
- Reliability of network for gamers, whether competing on campus or in a gaming venue
- Reduced overhead cost of secure connectivity
- Collaborative tools for gamers to connect and prepare with a coach
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Capabilities
- Up to 200% raw performance improvements from Cisco servers
- Next-generation infrastructure to deliver the lowest latency and highest quality
- Esports UDP processed securely and with priority when needed
- Intersight for data and configuration monitoring, and for connecting servers
- Architecture optimization mixing on-premises, hybrid, and cloud
- Team communication anywhere, on any device
- Optimize network for low-latency game play
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Business outcomes
- Improve experience for gamers of all types
- Drive engagement
- Spark new industry jobs for students and technology-minded gamers, and create new academic programs
- Increase revenue from competitive wins
- Elevate event space to be a world-class tournament venue
- Give differentiation for students and technical-oriented individuals applying to higher education, net academy, or vocational training
- High-quality gaming experience
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Stakeholders
- VP of operations
- VP of sales
- Venue CEO
- College administration
Products and services
Free trials and special offers
Use case architecture
Cisco products
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Routing |
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Series Edge Platform Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) Routers |
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Switching |
Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series Switches Meraki MS Switches Portfolio |
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Data center |
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Cisco IP Fabric for Media |
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Wireless |
Cisco Catalyst 9100 Series Access Points Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller Meraki MR Access Points Portfolio |
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Orchestration and automation |
Cisco Intersight Infrastructure Service |
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Cisco Catalyst Center Meraki Dashboard |
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Digital experience assurance |
Cisco AppDynamics Cisco ThousandEyes |
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Cisco Defense Orchestrator Cisco Secure Firewall Cisco Secure Network Analytics Meraki MX Security and SD-WAN Portfolio |
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Cisco Room Series Webex |
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Advanced Services Transactional |
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Full-Stack Observability: Customer Digital Experience Monitoring |
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Insights for Internet and Cloud Visibility Solution Attached Services |
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Pop-Up Site Advise and Implement Services |
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Training |
Learning and Certifications |
Where you purchase matters
Equipment purchased through Cisco partners--whether it's new or Cisco Certified Refurbished--entitles you to Cisco service support, upgrades, replacement guarantees, a valid software license, and a full warranty.
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