Cisco has been named an official technology partner for the New England Patriots, who will leverage Webex for its communications and collaboration.
The recent renovations to the Patriots' stadium, Gillette Stadium, opened up new opportunities for implementing more of Cisco's networking and Webex's collaboration solutions. One of the most significant renovations is the delivery of video inside and outside of the venue, with Cisco tech at its core.
The Patriots will leverage Webex to improve productivity and collaboration for the team and staff, with one use case cited being the weekly coaches' press conferences throughout the NFL season.
Michael Israel, Chief Information Officer at the Patriots' parent business, The Kraft Group, said:
We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Cisco and further integrate cutting edge technology to secure The Kraft Group’s (TKG) operating environment while leading Gillette Stadium into the future. Over the past several years our Cisco footprint has expanded beyond Webex Collaboration to include the benefits of Cisco’s cutting-edge technology to elevate our security stance and capabilities in the ways we serve content to our guests at Gillette Stadium."
Multiple Cisco Solutions Empowering the Patriots
As well as Webex, the Patriots are deploying several other Cisco solutions to modernise its internal workflows and commercial offerings.
Cisco's IP Fabric for Media product enables secure and streamlined delivery of 4K video content to fans everywhere, including via the largest outdoor high-definition stadium video board in the US, international broadcasters, and screens throughout the concourses, suites, and concessions.
The Patriots and Cisco partnership also benefits from security enhancements. Cisco Secure Firewalls are utilised across the venue to protect the stadium, staff, players, and fans from dangerous cyber threats. Cisco Secure Malware Analytics will run across the network infrastructure to help monitor, detect, and prevent threats before they escalate.
"The New England Patriots are one of the most successful and prominent franchises in all of sports, and we are proud Cisco is the trusted partner to connect and protect the organisation," said Patrick Morrissey, Senior Vice President of Global Specialists at Cisco. "The combination of Cisco networking and security ensures fans both inside and outside Gillette Stadium are able to safely consume the high-quality, real-time video we know they crave."
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