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Extreme Networks reports Super Bowl LV was most connected ever was limited to 25,000 fans , Wi-Fi usage demonstrated those in attendance were more connected than ever , while network operations behind the scenes reduced operating risk and aided the safety of everyone in the stadium . Data revealed approximately 80 % of in-range devices were connected to the Wi-Fi network , up from 71 % during Super Bowl LIV .
Average usage per device has more than doubled since Super Bowl LI , with fan devices this year consuming 587.8 MB of data compared to 253.7 MB in 2017 . Additionally , peak network utilization hit 7.9 Gbps , a 2.5 Gbps difference from last year ’ s peak at 10.4 Gbps but with a crowd half the size , illustrating the increased reliance on Wi-Fi connectivity for fan engagement at Super Bowl LV .
Extreme Networks has revealed the results of wireless usage at the most unique Super Bowl in the League ’ s history . Super Bowl LV marked the eighth consecutive year Extreme delivered Wi-Fi network
solutions and Wi-Fi analytics technology for the championship event .
This was the first 100 % cash-free , mobile ticketed NFL game in history . Though fan presence at Raymond James Stadium
Michelle McKenna , CIO , The National Football League , said : “ This game proved to be an excellent case study as we look toward the future of the NFL and the Super Bowl .
“ It has always been our goal to integrate additional technology like mobile ticketing and cash-free payments into our operations , and while we faced many challenges this year , we were able to successfully accelerate our plans and allow fans to safely attend this year ’ s game .”
US Army reselects IBM to provide full portfolio of IT management services
IBM has renewed a contract with the US Army to continue providing a full portfolio of IT management services to the US Army Materiel Command Logistics Data Analysis Center ( LDAC ).
Under this LITeS III contract , IBM will continue to serve one of the largest logistics systems in the US federal government and expand upon the software development and cognitive computing capabilities provided in previous LITeS I and LITeS II contracts , also awarded to IBM .
During the next five years , IBM will work to enhance the US Army IT readiness and resilience by providing LDAC with a series of IT management services that include cloud migration support ; analytics ; software development and sustainment ; database management and analysis ; application integration and management ; customer support ; business case analysis ; enterprise design , integration and consolidation ; cybersecurity ; product end-user guides and project management .
“ This third contract awarded to IBM in the LITeS series confirms IBM ’ s positioning to serve the US Army ’ s critical IT programs ,” said Steve LaFleche , IBM ’ s General Manager , US Public and Federal Market . “ We are proud to continue our collaboration with LDAC and to provide them with the high quality , efficiency and effective support they require to further their digital modernization journey .”
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