New Arena to present the first Cisco Command Center in Cisco, a cutting -edge center for experiences of power fans, place operations and teaM Performance
Washington, DC (June 3, 2025) – Today, Monumental sports and entertainment (MSE) and Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), the world leader in networking and security, has unveiled a new transformer partnership between the two companies, through which the most in Cisco class solutions will help create a new generation experience unique for MSE fans at MSE new arena In the city center of Washington, DC, the multi-year collaboration will be done throughout the monumental company, in particular the Washington Wizards of the NBA, the Washington Capitals of the LNH, the Washington mystics of the WNBA, the capital One Arena and the Monumental Sports Network (MNMT). Today’s announcement comes while construction is underway on the brand new Arena Capital One, a high -tech building that will serve millions of annual visitors for the next 25 years and will establish a new standard for fans experience and technological innovation.
This collaboration between MSE and Cisco includes the creation of Cisco Command Center of Capital One Arena, an ultra -modern center that will feed the experiences of fans, place operations and team performance through data and integrated technology. The Cisco Command Center will serve as a orchestration point for the whole technological operation of the arena, which includes solutions through the Cisco portfolio, such as Cisco Wi-Fi 7 with Cisco Spaces, Cisco IP Fabric for Media, Cisco Throcheyes, Wipro Visionedge and more.
“MSE and Cisco share a daring vision: to offer a unique opportunity to present advanced solutions on a large scene, allowing us to push and set new limits of what is possible in sports and entertainment,” said Jim Van Stone, president of commercial operations and commercial director of MSE. “Together, we undertake to offer an unrivaled experience for fans, making each event of our new arena a memorable and immersive journey.”
A variety of Cisco products and solutions will be deployed to create a flexible infrastructure to supply unique experiences and content for the different types of world class events to host in the new arena:
Capital One Arena will be one of the first sports sites in the world to deploy Cisco Wi -Fi 7 – the new generation wireless standard which offers faster speeds, lower latency and improved efficiency, high -end -to -measure environments.
Cisco spaces will allow operators of increasingly operational sites in the entire digital imprint of the arena, providing real -time information and visualizations to help analyze traffic flows and follow the location of people and devices.
Cisco IP fabric for the media (IPFM) The solution based on switches from the Cisco Nexus 9000 series managed by the Cisco Nexus dashboard will allow MSE to provide safe and effectively 4K video content throughout the arena, as well as fans who watch live events via MNMT. This dynamic all-IP production solution was invoked by the biggest sporting events in the world, and powers Some of the most peak places, including the Sofi stadium, the Gillette stadium and the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.
Wipro VisionEDGE – Innovative dynamic digital signaling and an IPTV solution designed to improve customer engagement and digital experiences in various industries – will allow MSE to generate income, activation and commitment to progressive fans via more than 1,200 screens in the arena.
Cisco Thousandyes will provide the delivery of large digital experiences throughout the arena by offering MSE visibility in each network that can have an impact on performance, in third -party and unpublished third -party environments, which gives them an unequaled overview of the way everything connects to the cutting edge site.
“We know that MSE is ready to establish a new standard, by which other arenas will be assessed,” said Rob McQueen, vice-president of world sponsorships in Cisco. “The new installation will be a Platform, built on our technology ready for AI, for creative and dynamic results which are possible because anyone or anything becomes connected to the place. I can’t wait to live this incredible showcase for our two world brands and see the positive impact we can have on the sports and entertainment industry. »»
As part of the new partnership, the Washington Wizards basketball operations team will use Cisco The Wharf Customer Experience Center (CXC) as head office for the next draft of the NBA 2025 (June 25-26). The Wharf CXC is an office space of 9,400 square feet located in an emblematic building at the quay, which presents technological solutions from Cisco.
Cisco Will Also Play a major role in improving the community impact of MSE and how the new arena is committed to the community in the national capital region. Thanks to the partnership, the two organizations will rely on the leadership program of Cisco veterans, which helps veterans to Cisco to transmit their military leadership skills in corporate circles, improve career integration and stimulate retention. Cisco and MSE seek to collaborate on future events and initiatives aimed at presenting military veterans at the technology careers thanks to job fairs, round table events and learning opportunities.
Today’s announcement is based on Cisco’s solid expertise in the professional sports field, including alongside some of the most influential international brands in industry, such as the National Football League (NFL), Real Madrid FC, the United States Golf Association (USGA), Formula 1 team from McLaren Racing and more.
Additional information on the brand new MSE arena is available HERE.
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