JUN 2023 SBJ

SBJ Tech: Wicket’s venue-first facial-recognition strategy

“We operate an opt-in model,” Partington said. “If you’re going to use the system, you’re going to voluntarily provide your metrics in exchange for an expedited experience. We think that’s very important, that fans can opt out if they’re not comfortable with it.”

MAY 2023 BIOMETRIC UPDATE

Wicket, Totm add biometrics, cybersecurity expertise with executive hires

Wicket, Totm Technologies, Inverid, and SecureAuth have each welcomed new executive talent into their ranks.

The first of them is face biometrics solution provider Wicket, which recently announced the appointment of Alastair Partington as President.

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MAY 2023 TICKETING BUSINESS

People on the move: Veeps, Wicket and more

Wicket, the facial authentication platform provider, has announced the appointment of Alastair Partington as president.

Partington joins Wicket as part of the US-headquartered company’s investment in growth in its core sports & live events sector, while expanding into broader facial authentication applications across other industries.

APR 2023 BIOMETRIC UPDATE

Familiar faces take on new roles in biometrics and security

Jeff Boehm has been appointed as the new chief marketing officer for facial authentication platform provider, Wicket. Boehm’s career has seen him progress through leadership roles at a number of successful technology firms, and, most recently serving as CMO of the 3D printing company, Formlabs

APR 2023 SBJ

Wicket names Jeff Boehm CMO as it continues to prioritize sports venue ticketing

The facial recognition platform Wicket named former Formlabs exec Jeff Boehm as its CMO yesterday, as the company continues to prioritize sports venue ticketing. At the 3D printing firm Formlabs, Boehm also served as CMO, specializing in the launch of proprietary products and global marketing.

JAN 2023 STADIUM tech REPORT

IDmission brings online ID verification to stadium concessions

Though only announced with TendedBar and with facial authentication software provider Wicket’s Cleveland operation, Banjeree sees many more potential uses, in other self-service bars, liquor vending machines, and other in-seat alcohol delivery operations.

JAN 2023 SBJ

The biometrics technology shaping ticketing, payments, security, more

Wicket has been among the leaders to deploy facial recognition ticketing through partnerships with MLB’s New York Mets, the NFL’s Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons, and the Columbus Crew in MLS.

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dec 2022 FIERCE WIRELESS

Haslam Sports Group deploys private wireless from Celona at 2 stadiums — Kerravala

“But the biggest win that facial authentication delivers is the ability to handle large groups more easily. One person can redeem tickets for their entire group, and everyone can walk right through versus having to scan a ticket for everyone…”

DEC 2022 STADIUM Tech REPORT

Facial authentication looking like a winner for stadium applications

Facial authentication systems at stadiums like First Energy Stadium in Cleveland, Citi Field in New York and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta are showing early positive results, with venue operators scheduling expansion plans after successful trials.

DEC 2022 GLOBAL PAYMENTS

How biometric authentication is reshaping payments

A podcast discussion with some of the foremost experts in the field, including our very own Jeff Josephson, on the way payments has changed and the future of biometrics in payments.

OCT 2022 STADIUM Tech REPORT

Browns, Aramark speed up beer-ordering process with facial authentication technology from Wicket

“One customer during the test pilot said every time he came up, there never was any line,” said Brandon Covert, vice president for information technology at the Browns.

OCT 2022 Sporttechie

Cleveland Browns Introducing Digital Age Verification for Fans Buying Alcohol at FirstEnergy Stadium

Fans 21 and older can now opt into Wicket’s digital age verification by uploading a selfie and picture of their government-issued ID to the Browns’ mobile app.

SEP 2022 SBJ

Wicket CEO: Facial recognition uses expanding

Manandhar talked with SportTechie CEO Taylor Bloom at the AXS Sports Facilities & Franchises and Ticketing Symposium about the increasing acceptance of facial-recognition, and what teams should think about when consider whether to use it.

SEP 2022 CRAIN’S CLEVELAND BUSINESS

Here’s how the Browns are making it faster to get into FirstEnergy Stadium

“It has greatly reduced the amount of time and friction that comes with entering the stadium.” “It’s so much faster,” Covert said… “We’ve had really good feedback from this.”

SEP 2022 SPORTTECHIE

Wicket’s Facial Recognition Ticketing System Focused on Increasing Opt-In Rates, Tech to Expand for Concession Purchases

Wicket’s facial recognition ticketing system has been adopted by 20% of fans at Lower.com Field for entry into Columbus Crew MLS games.

SEP 2022 SBJ

Wicket finds success with Crew, Browns, for facial recognition tech

Wicket CEO Sanjay Manandhar said that his company has thus far never had a case on its system inaccurately ID-ing a fan entering a stadium. “The Browns are going to be its third season now, and the opt-out rate (for Wicket) is 0%.”

SEP 2022 BIOMETRIC UPDATE

Wicket and Verizon join forces for biometric stadium entry

The deal will see Wicket accelerate the deployment of its company’s facial recognition ticket entry system at sports venues that run on Verizon’s 5G network.

SEP 2022 SBJ

Verizon, Wicket team up on facial recognition

Verizon will now offer 5G Edge Accelerated Access to stadiums in partnership with Wicket, which includes opt-in facial authentication ticketing for fans entering a venue.

SEP 2022 VERIZON

Verizon Business boosts connected venue roster with 5G Edge Accelerated Access

Leveraging Wicket’s cloud environment, 5G Edge Accelerated Access is an opt-in solution that uses video analytics, facial authentication, and optional ticket scanning that is enabled by a mobile edge compute infrastructure.

aug 2022 BIOMETRIC UPDATE

Biometrics deployed for sports fan entry trial in Atlanta, cocktails in Denver

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, home to the Falcons and Atlanta United of Major League Soccer, is planning a trial with between 50 and 100 holders of season tickets in the club-seat section.

aug 2022 atlanta journal-constitution

Fans’ faces could become future tickets to Falcons, Atlanta United games

Eventually, tens of thousands of Falcons and Atlanta United fans may opt to enter the stadium via facial recognition or another form of biometrical authentication, rather than by pulling up mobile tickets on their phones.

jul 2022 BIOMETRIC UPDATE

Mets expand Wicket partnership

Now, according to the company’s Chief Technology Officer Mark Brubaker, hundreds of fans have already signed up for Wicket’s Express Entry at Citi Field this season and uploaded a selfie to the MLB Ballpark app to take advantage of the stadium’s facial recognition systems.

jun 2022 sporttechie

Mets See Wicket’s Facial Ticketing as Beginning of ‘Inevitable’ Facial Recognition Journey

Mets CTO Mark Brubaker sees the team’s partnership with Wicket’s facial authentication technology growing to many uses at Citi Field beyond ticket entry for fans.

APR 2022 FIND BIOMETRICS

New York Mets Offer Face-based Entry at Citi Field

The New York Mets are rolling out a face-based ticketing system for the 2022 season. The Entry Express solution was developed by the computer vision specialist Wicket, and uses facial recognition to verify the identities of fans and to check digital tickets as people enter Citi Field.

APR 2022 SPORTTECHIE

The New Face of Baseball: Mets to Roll Out Facial Recognition Ticketing at Citi Field

The Mets exhibited facial recognition ticketing system on Thursday at Citi Field as part of a showcase of the ballpark’s new amenities for 2022. Computer vision company Wicket has partnered with the Mets to add its facial ticket kiosks at all stadium gates after a pilot last season.

mar 2022 New york post

New 4K video boards at Citi Field among upgrades Mets fans will enjoy

As part of the stadium’s digital renovation, Citi Field, in partnership with Wicket, has adopted face-recognition technology. The new feature, dubbed Mets Entry Express, will allow fans to opt-in and enroll to upload face recognition similar to that used by iPhones.

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