By Bryan Bedford,
Publication Date: 2026-09-28 13:50:00
I’ve spent my career in stadiums and arenas. While I’ve got a long way to go to visit all 530+ Cisco-powered venues worldwide, I’m chipping away at the list—and I’m thrilled to add some incredible stops thanks to Cisco’s new strategic partnership with Oak View Group (OVG).
OVG is one of the world’s powerhouses in live entertainment – and a longtime Cisco customer. But today marks a fundamental inflection point in our relationship. By tapping Cisco as their Official Technology Partner, OVG isn’t just choosing Cisco for individual venue technology — it’s choosing Cisco as a critical partner that can help standardize and simplify how its venues operate. They’re looking to build a scalable, AI-ready foundation that grows with their network – and Cisco is the right partner for the job.
Today, we’re already powering marquee OVG venues like Climate Pledge Arena, UBS Arena, and CFG Bank Arena, with more coming online soon. Climate Pledge Arena is the…
