Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company (NYSE: HPE), today announced
that Maryland Jockey Club has deployed Aruba’s Gigabit Wi-Fi network at Pimlico
Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland for this week’s Preakness
Stakes events which are estimated to draw nearly 180,000 attendees.
While several events will take place throughout the week, the main
events include Black-Eyed Susan Day on Friday, May 18th and
the 143rd Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 19th
which is the Middle Jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown, featuring the
top performing Thoroughbreds from around the world.
Using Aruba wired, wireless and software solutions, the network will
cover Pimlico’s 140-acre race course, including the infield, the
six-story grandstand building, and the Stronach owner’s chalet.
Utilizing Aruba’s ClearPass security solutions, the network will also
provide secure connectivity to various other groups at the events
including employees, horsemen, photographers, media, ticketing, parking,
betting and Point of Sale for over 100 concessionaires.
The Stronach Group, parent company of Pimlico and the Maryland Jockey
Club, is committed to enhancing the attendee experience by providing the
best-in-class network connectivity and performance. “In this day and
age, superior Wi-Fi is expected by our attendees as they rely on their
mobile devices not only for connectivity, but also for multiple
activities including buying concessions and souvenirs, placing bets, and
social media interaction,” said Sal Sinatra, president, Maryland Jockey
Club. “We expect them to be pleased with their experience this year.”
Who: Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company
What:
Preakness Stakes Events
When: May 18-19, 2018
Where:
Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD
About The Stronach Group
The Stronach Group (TSG) is an industry leader in world-class
Thoroughbred horse racing, entertainment and pari-mutuel wagering
technology. Within our portfolio of racing and gaming businesses, the
Company holds some of the greatest brands in the industry including:
Santa Anita Park, “The Great Race Place”; Pimlico Race Course, home of
the legendary Preakness Stakes; Gulfstream Park, one of Florida's newest
entertainment destination centers, and home to the USD $16-million
Pegasus World Cup Invitational, the world’s richest Thoroughbred horse
race; Laurel Park; Golden Gate Fields; Portland Meadows; and Rosecroft
Raceway. TSG is an industry leader in pari-mutuel technology through its
subsidiaries AmTote and Xpressbet and is a major distributor of horse
racing content to a global audience through Monarch Content Management.
The award winning Adena Springs is the breeding and training facility of
The Stronach Group with stables in Kentucky, Florida and Ontario.
About Pimlico Race Course
Historic Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness® Stakes, the middle
jewel in horse racing's famed Triple Crown, first opened its doors on
October 25, 1870, and is the second oldest racetrack in the United
States. Pimlico has played host to racing icons and Baltimoreans have
seen the likes of legendary horses such as Man o’ War, Seabiscuit,
Secretariat, Affirmed, American Pharoah and Cigar thunder down the
stretch in thrilling and memorable competition. For more information on
Pimlico, visit www.pimlico.com.
About Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company
Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, is a leading provider of
next-generation networking solutions for enterprises of all sizes
worldwide. The company delivers IT solutions that empower organizations
to serve the latest generation of mobile-savvy users who rely on
cloud-based business apps for every aspect of their work and personal
lives.
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http://www.arubanetworks.com
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Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company
Pavel Radda, +1-408-419-0294
pavel.radda@hpe.com
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