We did our best to piecemeal stopgap solutions over time to meet the demands of our evolving business but often found ourselves behind the curve.

“When the building was originally built in 1994, things like data centers and intermediate distribution frames didn't exist or weren't critical to doing business. “While architecting technology 3-4 years ahead of its implementation often proves challenging given its fluid nature, we focused on bolstering our core to modernize the low-latency technology needed to manage both business operations and the fan experience,” shared Conley. The technological improvements the Cavaliers made with fans in mind weren’t just cosmetic, they were internal as well to make Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse the gold standard in terms of technology. According to Michael Conley, SVP Chief Information Officer for the Cavaliers, the organization are are experimenting with piping real-time data into the visual experience, further personalizing a fan's experience as they navigate from the atrium to the concourse and back. It has become a popular fan destination during both initial tours and the preseason, and will be a feature for years to come. to the FieldHouse, which the Cavaliers have filled with history from all the teams that have played at the arena.Īfter making their way through the atrium, fans will then be exposed to what has been dubbed power portal, which is a seamless DVLED tunnel experience designed and implemented by ANC coupled with a state-of-the-art surround sound system called Soundscape engineered by Metropolitan Interactive featuring D&B Audiotechnik hardware. To solve this, the Cavaliers organization utilized all their open sidewalk space outside the arena to protect fans from the elements and get them inside the arena faster. Anyone who has been in Cleveland knows a winter gust off of Lake Erie can be bone chilling. On the exterior, the atrium serves another purpose other than its eye-popping display is the fact that it protects fans from the elements. These are of course the power portal as well as the atrium, which features a uniquely geometric aluminum curtain wall capable of lighting up the Cleveland with just a flip of a switch. They’re also the most visually striking additions to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, other than the massive art collection on display throughout the arena. The fusion of technological innovation and the overall fan experience has also led to a few first-time features for really, any arena.

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