In addition, the stadium will feature anextensive in-building wireless communications network from Andrew that willprovide complete cellular coverage in the stadium and its surrounding propertyfor all spectators and team officials, coaching staff, employees and publicsafety agencies. “We are extremely proud that this first-class stadium also will be a showcasefor CommScope and its advanced network connectivity solutions,” said BrianGarrett, president and chief operating officer, CommScope. “This is the one ofthe most prominent examples to date of CommScope`s capabilities to supportcustomers with multiple application requirements, in this case wireless andenterprise connectivity infrastructure. This breadth of solutions is adifferentiator for CommScope that delivers great benefit to customers such asthe Dallas Cowboys.” Enterprise InfrastructureWith CommScope`s enterprise solutions fueling the network, stadium managers willhave complete control over the Dallas Cowboys stadium`s core operations.

TheSYSTIMAX solution will provide enhanced network intelligence to systems such asdigital audio and video, voice over internet protocol phones, HVAC (heating,ventilation and air conditioning), access control and most building managementapplications, giving the Dallas Cowboys IT staff increased vision, knowledge andcontrol that heighten the stadium experience. In addition, the converged CommScope network will bring streaming video to theone-of-a-kind, four-sided scoreboard featuring the world`s largest LEDhigh-definition video displays and the stadium`s 2,800 TV monitors. “The Jones family did a fantastic job of creating a stadium where sports andentertainment meet technology,” said Randy Crenshaw, executive vice presidentand general manager, CommScope Enterprise Solutions. “The CommScope network willplay a major role in providing all who enter the stadium with a uniqueinteractive experience, while supporting the operations needs of the DallasCowboys organization.” The SYSTIMAX products will harness the new stadium`s technology and linkbuilding systems over a converged network infrastructure in order to supply moreefficiency, higher productivity and increased comfort Network convergencebrings a host of opportunities. The same IP network that provides video contentto the high-definition LED video displays will control air conditioning, thephone and data systems, roof movement, lighting and many other applications thathelp complete the ultimate fan experience.

The stadium also will use the SYSTIMAX iPatch Intelligent InfrastructureSolution to strengthen stadium and network security. The stadium IT staff willrely on iPatch to eliminate the blind spots in the network, detect unauthorizednetwork access in real-time and the location of the breach, monitor all networkmoves/adds/changes, eliminate documentation errors and quickly solve networktroubleshooting. With the Cowboys utilizing VoIP phones in the new stadium,iPatch also handles E911 calls, aiding emergency responders in finding a personin need when emergency numbers are dialed. Wireless InfrastructureStadiums present unique challenges in providing wireless services, with gamedays requiring a cellular network that supports the equivalent of a small cityin a massive structure notorious for difficult signal penetration. Andrew is a global industry leader at solving the technical challenges posed inproviding coverage and capacity solutions in stadiums, subways, airports,skyscrapers and related structures. With its size and elaborate design, theDallas Cowboys` stadium required one of the largest and most complex indoorcellular systems of any stadium in the world.

Andrew furnished and is installing a complete multi-carrier, multi-servicewireless solution that supports commercial cellular services for general fan andemployee usage; public safety services for police, fire, ambulance and federalagencies; and private, internal services for coaching staff and game officials`communications. It features active (ION optical repeaters) and passive (cable,antennas and components) products for a turnkey integrated distributed antennasolution covering more than 20 stadium operations and functions, includingticketing, concessions, halftime staging, data center, maintenance and teamoffices. In addition, a special UHF frequency can support coach-to-coach andcoach-to-player communications, while a VHF channel supports FBI services and700 MHz and 800 MHz channels link police and fire crews in and around thestadium. “In addition to being a football showcase, the Dallas Cowboys` new stadium willfeature the world`s leading technology solutions,” said Matt Melester, vicepresident and general manager, Wireless Innovations, Andrew.

“Andrew is proud tocontribute its extensive expertise to this project as the only provider who canoffer turnkey, end-to-end RF wireless infrastructure solutions. The result willbe a more positive experience for fans and greater communications capabilitiesfor Cowboys officials and staff.” Dallas Cowboys` New Stadium Network Facts* The new stadium`s infrastructure required more than five million feet ofCommScope SYSTIMAX copper and fiber cabling, roughly the walking distance fromDallas to Chicago. Of that amount, the stadium will use approximately 2.7million feet of SYSTIMAX GigaSPEED X10D cabling. That entire cable length wouldstretch approximately from Dallas to Houston to Austin and back to Dallas.