Huawei partners with Infosys to power next-gen connected stadium solution

Telecom equipment maker Huawei has partnered with Infosys to launch its Smart Stadium Solution in order to provide high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity to users in stadiums and exhibition centres.

The service will be powered off Huawei's WLAN networks and will utilise Infosys' experience platform on top of it. The solution will allow stadium operators to increase their revenues and audience reach by running location based campaigns and targeted marketing.

"Today's entertainment hubs offer a great opportunity for traditional physical entities to transform themselves by adding a digital layer," said Sudip Singh, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Engineering Services at Infosys, in a statement.

Huawei has been operating wireless network projects for sports stadiums since 2012, and has deployed its Wi-Fi solution at over 20 locations worldwide. However, providing internet services alone are inadequate to meet the demands of stadium owners.

"The critical point of the Smart Stadium Solution is to link all people, games, terminals, and displays in the stadium through a fully connected wireless network. Moreover, through the in-depth coupling of the network and applications, our solution brings spectators an excellent and enjoyable experience," said Ma Da, General Manager for Agile Network Solution at Huawei.