Comcast Business “Serves” up Next Generation Connectivity for the Arlen Specter US Squash Center
March 30 2023 - 9:30AM
Business Wire
Preeminent squash facility and center of
excellence readies for the future with game-changing network
Comcast Business today announced that it is providing the Arlen
Specter US Squash Center – home of US Squash and the country’s
largest squash facility – with next-generation wired and wireless
connectivity, paired with enterprise Internet of Things (IoT)
solutions from MachineQ. Together, these technologies are helping
the “Specter Center” improve back-of-house functions that drive
operational efficiencies, deliver a rich fan experience, and
facilitate training to enhance player performance.
Opened in 2021 and located in Philadelphia’s University City,
the 76,000 square foot Specter Center is the home of US Squash and
the world’s largest community squash center, providing world-class
training resources to Team USA Squash athletes, hosting more than
25 national and international tournaments every year, and offering
broad community access to its 20 courts. As the first physical
space of US Squash, the Specter Center aimed to build a scalable
network that would enable the facility to maintain its position as
a state-of-the-art facility, both now and well into the future.
The Specter Center chose Comcast Business to deploy a mix of
wired and wireless technologies to meet all its needs, including a
next-generation network with Enterprise Dedicated Internet (EDI),
Business VoiceEdge cloud-based telecommunications, X1 for Business
TV and Enterprise IoT solutions from MachineQ. The facility is also
trialing a 5G private wireless network solution installed by
Comcast Business that leverages CBRS technology from Comcast
Business vendor, Highway9 Networks.
Private wireless networks offer wireless broadband speed and
capacity with reliability and low latency, enabling sporting venues
like the Specter Center to support their rapidly expanding
ecosystem of connected devices. This includes connecting
point-of-sales, fan experiences, access controls and more.
“With Comcast Business, we never need to ask, ‘Can our
infrastructure handle that?’ because we know it can,” said Ned
Edwards, Executive Director, Arlen Specter US Squash Center. “From
the very beginning, Comcast Business has helped us achieve our
mission of creating and promoting opportunities to increase access
to the sport and pursuing excellence on and off the court.”
Together, these technologies enable the Specter Center to:
- Preserve the quality of courts and help protect the facility by
monitoring changes in temperature, humidity and potential leaks
that could negatively impact court conditions or damage IT,
mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Simultaneously live stream every match from every court, so
fans never miss a beat – whether it’s with low latency on the
facility’s eight suspended 13-foot digital video walls or at home.
Substantial bandwidth enables greater streaming/broadcasting
uploads and downloads, while allowing flexibility for outside
broadcast teams to easily set up within the space.
- Help athletes manage every aspect of their game with new
technology that will allow any player to record and access their
match or practice session through their player profile to analyze –
and improve – their play.
“A next-generation facility like the Specter Center demands a
next-generation network,” said Scott Cohen, Executive Director of
Strategic Wireless Solutions, Comcast Business. “We are proud to
serve yet another one of Philadelphia’s state-of-the-art sporting
facilities and provide scalable, future-ready technologies – both
wired and wireless – that will keep the Specter Center at the
leading edge of sports for years to come.”
About Comcast Business
Comcast Business offers a suite of Connectivity, Communications,
Networking, Cybersecurity, Wireless, and Managed Solutions to help
organizations of different sizes prepare for what’s next. Powered
by the nation’s largest Gig-speed broadband network, and backed by
24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is the nation’s largest
cable provider to small and mid-size businesses and one of the
leading service providers to the Enterprise market. Comcast
Business has been consistently recognized by industry analysts and
associations as a leader and innovator, and one of the fastest
growing providers of Ethernet services.
For more information, call 866-429-3085. Follow on Twitter
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About MachineQ
MachineQ, a Comcast Company, makes it simple for enterprises to
build, connect and deploy IoT solutions at scale. Our fully
integrated IoT network connectivity platform delivers enhanced
security and reduced total cost of ownership, while giving
customers a single provider for technology, development, service,
and support. Our end-to-end IoT solutions and partnerships with
leading solution providers address a wide range of business
challenges in key markets such as real estate, food service,
retail, manufacturing, healthcare, utilities, government, and
agriculture. For more information, visit www.MachineQ.com.
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About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and
technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide,
to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach
hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide.
We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through
Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream
leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including
NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible
theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations
& Experiences.
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