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speed for our fans, building out an infrastructure
that will consistently deliver the same speed
and accessibility to the Internet whether a fan is
attending a sold-out game or if they are sitting
in the plaza enjoying lunch. Together with the
following companies, we are investing in the cabling,
networking, and next-generation access points that
will make Golden 1 Center the world’s fastest arena.
The connectivity provided by COMCAST BUSINESS
is supported and heightened by our partnership
with COMMSCOPE, a world leader in cabling
infrastructure, and VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS,
with their diverse array of services and over 30-year
history in Sacramento, to design and build more than
900 miles of fiber and copper cabling, including 670
miles of single mode fiber – more than any sports
venue of this capacity in the world. Combined with
Comcast’s blazing fast speeds, this cabling is capable
of delivering data at rates of 100 gigabits per second
and beyond – speeds that would allow you to
download a Blu-Ray in a couple of seconds.
Additionally, this will be the first arena in the world to
implement wide-band, multimode fiber technology.
This will help to future-proof Golden 1 Center
pening in October 2016, Golden 1 Center
in downtown Sacramento will break barriers
in speed and connectivity by delivering
a seamless, frictionless, and intuitive
experience to fans from the moment they arrive at the
arena, as well as the adjacent three-acre public plaza
and the Downtown Commons (DOCO) entertainment
and retail district.
The new arena will utilize cutting-edge technology to
deliver a fan-centric, transformative experience for
event goers. Through partnerships with world-class
companies, Golden 1 Center will be loaded with first-
of-its-kind technology that will offer an unparalleled
connectivity platform, an advanced and secure network
infrastructure, and a next-generation command center.
Together we are creating the fastest and most
connected indoor sports and entertainment venue in
the world.
Welcome to the future of sports and entertainment.
STATE-OF-THE-ART INFRASTRUCTURE
We are partnering with top technology companies to
facilitate the highest level of Internet connectivity and
HOW (AND WHY) THE SACRAMENTO KINGS ARE CREATING THE WORLD’S FASTEST AND MOST CONNECTED
INDOOR SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUE
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by creating a backbone that has the capability to
accommodate new technologies, ensuring that in the
future we can deliver faster speeds without incurring
increased costs for infrastructure upgrades.
We are working with BROCADE, a networking
technology leader, to build a reliable 160-gigabit
backbone that will support all of the services in the
arena. Removing any potential bottlenecks, this new
standard in capacity will allow fans to post to social
media quickly and reliably; for example, the network
can handle over 500,000 Snapchat posts per second.
This infrastructure will ensure that all fans experience
the fastest speeds available – no more Facebook,
Instagram, and Twitter posts that don't send or real-
time statistics that don't load.
Further ensuring fans can connect quickly and
reliably to the Internet wherever they are in the
arena, we’ve partnered with RUCKUS WIRELESS
to deploy more than 1,000 next-generation Wi-Fi
access points – placed to maximize efficiency
and connectivity – throughout the arena, public
plaza, and surrounding mixed-use development.
We will have unprecedented Wi-Fi coverage with
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the highest density of access points per fan for a
sporting venue of this size. We’ll also be the first
venue in the world to deploy 802.11ac Wave 2
technology. Combined with a 200-gigabit Internet
bandwidth from Comcast, fans will have a strong
and reliable connection no matter how many
people are using the Internet.
Many mobile phone users rely on their cellular
connection during games to call friends or
send texts. We will be the first of any indoor
sports and entertainment venue in the world to
combine both distributed antenna and small cell
technologies into one complementary system.
This cutting-edge system will be designed by
DAS GROUP PROFESSIONALS (DGP) to ensure
fans can make calls and send texts without
having to worry whether or not there are too
many people on the network. Golden 1 Center
will have over 1 million square feet of Wi-Fi and
cellular coverage, double the office space of the
Transamerica Pyramid.
All this investment means that fans will never miss
out, no matter if they’re on Wi-Fi or their cellular
network. At Golden 1 Center, the speed of your
phone’s processor is the only limitation to what
you can do.
UNPARALLELED CONNECTIVITY
We announced in December that COMCAST BUSINESS will deliver connectivity with
unparalleled bandwidth by installing fully
redundant transport facilities and two Ethernet
dedicated Internet circuits, each with a capacity of
100 gigabits. The platform will provide the back
end infrastructure enabling us to offer free Wi-Fi
for fans, power the Kings mobile app, and supply
cloud-based voice and unified communication
services for team members at the arena and at the
team’s corporate offices. The Internet connection
at Golden 1 Center will be over 17,000 times
faster than the average home Internet connection,
with the ability to handle more than 225,000
Instagram photos per second.
A SAFE AND SECURE NETWORK
Parallel to our commitment to connectivity is
our dedication to providing a safe and secure
network. We’ve teamed with the leading next-
generation security company, PALO ALTO NETWORKS, to ensure our fans are protected
when they use our network and also to provide
security for Golden 1 Center, including
A NETWORK THAT CAN HANDLE OVER 500,000 SNAPCHAT POSTS
PER SECOND
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OVER 1 MILLION SQUARE FEET OF WI-FI AND CELLULAR COVERAGE – DOUBLE THE OFFICE SPACE OF THE TRANSAMERICA PYRAMID
AN INTERNET CONNECTION THAT CAN HANDLE MORE THAN 225,000 INSTAGRAM PHOTOS PER SECOND
network and endpoint protection, as well as
content inspection. This technology will deliver
exceptional security without an impact on network
performance – meaning the speed that goes in,
comes out without delay.
THE SMART COMMAND CENTER OF THE FUTURE
The crown jewel of Golden 1 Center will be a
powerful and intelligent command center that will
bring all of the arena’s technology, data analytics,
and security together in one streamlined location.
Acting as the arena’s central nervous system, the
6,000 square foot command and data center,
powered by ADVANTEL NETWORKS, will ensure
we provide unmatched service to our fans and
operate the network and related infrastructure at
optimum levels, including availability, reliability,
and uptime. Data from the arena’s smart sensors
and other sources will flow through the command
center and be analyzed and utilized in real-time
to enhance the fan experience. For instance, the
command center will analyze data immediately to
provide fans access to shorter food and beverage
lines, unique video feeds, and instant in-game
statistics and analysis. In addition, it will be the
data hub for arena sensors monitoring waste,
energy consumption, and crowd flow to maximize
staff and visitor efficiency.
olden 1 Center will bring
groundbreaking speed and connectivity
to our fans, delivering a one-of-a-
kind technology experience that will
dramatically change how we watch a game, listen
to a concert, or take in a show.
Experience the future, opening October 2016.
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INTERNET CONNECTION OVER 17,000 TIMES FASTER THAN THE AVERAGE HOME INTERNET CONNECTION
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