I’ve a bit of experience at deploying wifi to stadiums at sports stadiums. The business model is straightforward:
You offer free wifi access to spectators who otherwise would have trouble getting 3G or 4G access due to the short-term convergence of thousands of other spectators.
In return you capture spectators registration details, which you can subsequently use for marketing purposes. You can also force visitors to a landing page after the login, which can carry advertising. Finally, you can control access to premium event-related sites, like gambling. The venue can prohibit access to betting sites apart from their (paying) betting partner.
This technology has been around for a while but the tools and processes to commercialise it are still relatively new.
Venues across the country are already doing all of the above, but we’re only at the beginning of how sports venues engage with the phone in the hands of their in-stadium spectators. The venues control premium content – like replays of goals or key incidents, which they can use to entice stadium visitors to register, login and view adverts. You can view a goal reply on stadium screens, but this technology would allow you to view incident whenever you want, from whatever camera angle you want – great if you’re stuck at one end of the ground and want to see an incident in the opposite penalty area.
Eventually you will be able to order snacks or buy shirts through the same app you use to view replays. The possibilities are endless: view Benchcam to see who is doing what in the technical area, click on your adjacent Kioskcam to see if there’s a queue before leaving your seat.
Sizing an install is a straightforward process. You start with the capacity of the venue, then estimate what percentage you’ll get to register, then estimate how many will want to access the internet simultaneously, then estimate their average bandwidth requirement.
From that you get an estimate of what throughput your access points need (and where they are needed), what routers you need, and the leased line bandwidth. This exercise has been done in practically every town in the country.
It’s inconceivable # 1
It’s inconceivable that the supplier and customer have not gone through this sizing procedure. There will be email trails confirming the process.
It’s inconceivable # 2
It’s inconceivable that a customer expects 100% of their maximum population to register, login and access the internet simultaneously. Especially so if the customer already had a stadium wifi installation and was aware of visitor login profiles. If they did, their supplier would size accordingly, but this would have been well covered during the preliminary conversations.
It’s inconceivable # 3
The deal Newco Rangers are trying to get out of was signed under then chief executive, Charles Green. Star witness for the plaintiff would surely be the directors from the other side who instructed the deal:
Counsel: “Mr Green, as chief executive of Rangers International did you instruct our clients to install a wifi at Ibrox allowing around 10,000 users to simultaneously access the internet?”
Case closed.
The Association, the Affiliation and the Irish Association, by some distance the three largest supporters organisations, all issued statements condemning those who use pyrotechnics at Celtic games.
It’s difficult for any group of people counted in the tens or hundreds of thousands to self-police over decades. One of the functions which makes this possible is that when self-criticism is needed, it happens. There was no whatabouterry in these statements, no blaming the media, just the straightforward message about what this behaviour is doing to Celtic supporters.
I don’t know if these statements will make any difference (all points were previously known), but the wellbeing of the support depends no strong voices stepping forward at the right time, especially when they can be shouted down.
The 3rd Annual Celtic Supporter’s Féile takes place in Philadelphia from 29th-31st January, including a Tommy Burns Supper for the first time. Events are based at The Plough & Stars, in the Old City section of Philadelphia, where Celtic supporters from all over the world will gather.
There’s live music and radio shows, a book launch and a Q&A with Supporters Liason Officer, John Paul Taylor. $5 from each ticket also goes to the Foundation.
Book tickets for the Tommy Burns Supper here. If you need accommodation, special rates are available at the Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District with passcode: Celtic Group.
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TD67
That is out of order.
Cant see any posters on here doing that.
Celtic fans….mmm.
If they are they should be ashamed of themselves.
HH
Adi Dasler
Thanks! Are Virgin after them too then, or will they take the hit to preserve their accounts with huns AND their personal safety?
TD67
You’ll know right away if they are huns.
They can’t spell.
Had a guy in fixing a leaky roof this morning. An o.k. guy really, but an unreformed hun.
Him; ‘we’ll be back up next season’
Me; ‘if you don’t you’ll be kaput, you’ll have nae money’
Him ‘Naw , there’s plenty of money. It’s yous that’ll have nae money, missing out on the CL
last 2 seasons’
I didn’t know where to start. With wifi perhaps?
Then I thought……hmmm, is it worth having two leaks in ma roof instead of one……..
TD67 – some of those remarks could conceivably be construed as light-hearted banter (e.g. what have you done with the real SJ), but some of them are absolutely disgraceful. The club will probably think “why bother?”, so the vast majority of fans lose the chance to interact with a player.
As much as I moan about players there is no way I would subject them to abuse in whatever fashion it appeared on Twitter
These bhoys( good and bad) have done something we can only dream about
Remember when it all started to fall apart for Whyte, then Greengo ……. I’m starting to get that ice cream and jelly feeling again …… :)))))
Philbhoy your irony may be lost on some but I got it!! H H Hebcelt
SJ will prob not see them, they will have been screened by the CV.
But the content, if from Celtic supporters is well out of order, but it’s the yoof of today it seems.
Or maybe it was sarcasm??
HEBCELT
Cheers!
Agree that the abuse Johanson is getting should not be happening.
Especially as I am certain he already knows he is playing like a tit.
Off topic-going to London midweek at start of March,anyone any good sites for show tickets? Thanks in advance.
Philbhoy-I think it’s Ashley v Sevco in court today,could be any number of issues …..;]
!!Bada Bing!! when you find a site be sure to go and see”Sunny Afternoon” absolutely brilliant. H H Hebcelt
PHILBHOY. 344
Ouch!!!!
Talking of WIFI I am in the process of looking to find the best option for windows and android (IPAD), PC to TV in order to present in a boardroom.
I just want to be able to reproduce what is on my pc and/or ipad directly to the TV.
Wireless is preferable as I can go HDMI and run through a box if I need to.
Hearing a lot about either windows or android but not universal.
Anyone have any recommendations?
!!Bada Bing!!
Thanks!
I hope the lawyers are NOT being paid upfront.
Cue more court cases, but who would defend them?
Would the public purse have to pay?
BMCUWP
I thought it was subtle but………maybe not!
I will watch my spelling from now on!
Mince………….
There’s a great wee company with very, very flexible payment options, if you want the kit on the “never-never” …………………that may be able to help you……………?
………Mibbes don’t mention the team you support tho!
;)
Neganon
‘I stand by, without any doubt, my view that Scotland is an institutionally racist country’
Why does it not suprise me this is the point of view of such a staunch defender of the union.
The sectarian card ably played by yourself and Ernie has always and will always be the instrument of Westminster power.its owns it,you rented it.Institutional dango berries the pair of yeez.
Prey tell does your labour and hunlike memory have any introspection/grasp on how far it betrayed its poor? Hurt to the point Labour knows not what socialism is!!
The sectarian fear card played by tims when the party they backed gets shat on by the masses.
I will have no unionist in whatever guise they are at,determine what is sectarian to me.
HH
PHILBHOY
Subtle,definitely.
Brave was the word that first came to my mind!
hebcelt-Sounds like a Kinks musical?
An Tearmann don’t hold back my friend spit it out , tell us what you really think!!! Hail Hail Hebcelt
JUNGLE JIM HOT SMOKED on 13TH JANUARY 2016 12:59 PM
Like you mate I live in the real world I know we can’t spend big. In saying that I would rather watch a youth player developed for us than developing other teams player’s. Watched young Henderson down at rugby park last January. Got more enjoyment out of his performance that night than I did JD all season.
BB correcto mundo I am a big Kinks fan so a wee bit biased but check out the reviews, unless you did’nt like the Kinks you will love this show. H H Hebcelt
Right I’m on a site called Footballorigin.net where it’s possible to watch a replay of Sunday’s match. Can someone give me any idea as to when Roamin in the Gloamin was sang as I honestly never heard it on Sunday, despite being right next to Delaneys Dunky who did hear it.
Any ideas as to when in 1st half or second?
Paul67
Its inconceivable in any way shape or form that our club Celtic authenticates the cheating hun.
They are a new club
newco is part of the pash narrative that implies some form of continuity.
It is a new club
‘i wish the new club well’ W.Smith june2012
HH
AT @4.04
Very well said.
hebcelt-got my 9 year old daughter with us,so will probably be Lion King etc………not sure if it’s cheaper midweek? Thanks
Appols. If already posted.
https://johnjamessite.wordpress.com/2016/01/13/the-bank-of-last-resort/
Just back from watching the Scottish Parliament debating the FAC petition.
Total respect for Ms. Findlay and Mr. Quigley on being on top of their brief and in the manner they delivered their points and response to questions.
I got the impression that the chair and most of those who spoke were supportive.
The Asian gentleman was particularly eloquent in speaking for minorities, especially in demolishing the old percentages argument.
……and then their was Kenny MacAsshole.
My grandson would like him, as he is fascinated by dinosaurs!
He looks like the separated at birth twin of Derry’s own Gregory Campbell and sounds like him too.
!!Bada Bing!!
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory is a fantastic show, as is Billy Elliot but that’s probably a bit sweary to take your daughter to.
!!Bada Bing!!
And to actually answer your questio, I used to go (in person) to Leicester Square Box Office for reduced tickets, looks like they do decent deals online too:
http://www.lsbo.co.uk/
SFTB
Was reading back, and noticed your comment on the remarkable conclusion to the NFL play -off game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinatti Bengals. Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory right enough!
In control of the ball, so little time left, then to give the ball away so carelessly, and then compound the error with the needless indiscipline, which gave away so much yardage, to allow the winning field goal for Pittsburgh and so leave the Bengals for another year as one of the 13 teams never to have won a Super Bowl.
Reminded me of Ginola, in a game in which France required only a draw, crossing the ball into the area instead of taking the ball to the corner flag in the last seconds of a World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria in Paris in 1994, only for their opponents to win the ball, go up the park and,of course, score, meaning no France at USA ’94.
You can have all the skill in the world, but without proper game management and intelligence, not to mention bottle, you’ll not win as many victories as your talent should bring.
As the poor Minnesota Vikings’ field-goal kicker found out in the last seconds of their play-off against Seattle last weekend.
Dramatic stuff!
Eddie
It was just after the third goal. It died down after one verse.
!!bada bing!!
All of the theatres/venues have their own ticket/booking offices. For a one stop shop, I would recommend Stargreen, Argylle Street WC2, just behind Oxford Circus, and across from the Palladium. Try your luck on the day, at TKTS in the middle of Leicester Square, although it is also known as ‘The Lodge’ so not necessarily ticketyboo so to speak. There is always Ticketmaster but if my experience re Celtic is typical, then to be avoided. Enjoy your trip!
Minceyheidman
Apple has a lightning connection / adaptor from the iPad to HDMI.
I have one and it works a treat. Problem is that it’s very short, so you would need a decent length HDMI cable to connect for a presentation.
The quality is first class and will only cost around $50 at an Apple Store.
No need to bring in a wifi expert.