31. Sporting Event and Arena Tech with Jason Jennings with Mortenson Construction

10/05/22 • 33 min

They say 3rd time's a charm right?

Welcome back to another episode of the 5G Guys! This episode marks the official start of season 3! Before we get started, we wanted to take a second and say thank you to each and every one of you who listen to the show and support our work. Cheers here’s to 3 more! (And beyond)

We kick off season 3 today with our guest, Jason Jennings. Jason leads Mortenson Construction's digital integration group that deploys low-voltage technology solutions in newly constructed sports and entertainment venues.

These incredible venues include famous structures like NBA Milwaukee Bucks, Allegiant Stadium for the NFL Las Vegas Raiders, Climate Pledge Arena for the NHL Seattle Kraken and more! These amazing buildings not only hold some of the most loyal sports fans around the world, but they also secretly hold some of the most important technology that helps keep us connected.

During our conversation, you’ll learn more about how Jason and Mortenson Construction are leading the way in Distributed Antenna Systems and solving the complex problems that can come along with some of America's favorite pastimes.

Hit play to hear how the wifi, 5G connectivity, and more are affected by every game-day selfie in the stands and how the industry comes up with clever ways to hide all these antennas and communication hardware within the building architecture itself.

This fascinating conversation is just the beginning of what we have up our sleeves for this season. To submit topic ideas, or to learn how to become a guest yourself, follow the links below to connect with us.

More Of What’s Inside:

Welcome to season 3!
The rich history of Mortenson Construction
How buildings will change over the next few years
The unique problems Jason solved
When wireless and architecture come together
Tech problems most people don’t think about with sports event
How to be a submit your topic ideas to the 5G Guys
The brave new world of sports and entertainment
The materials that interfere with cell signals
How 5G is the fourth utility
And so much more!

Links For This Episode:

https://www.mortenson.com/sports

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Episode Minute By Minute:

0:02 Thank you to today’s sponsors!
0:57 Get to know Jason Jennings
3:50 The complex systems Jason governs
5:10 How distributed antenna systems work
7:35 How distributed antenna systems and architects come together
13:13 Why less is better for Jason and his crew
17:13 The average use life for distributed antenna systems
26:20 What Jason thinks the future will look like

They say 3rd time's a charm right?

More Of What’s Inside:

Welcome to season 3!
The rich history of Mortenson Construction
How buildings will change over the next few years
The unique problems Jason solved
When wireless and architecture come together
Tech problems most people don’t think about with sports event
How to be a submit your topic ideas to the 5G Guys
The brave new world of sports and entertainment
The materials that interfere with cell signals
How 5G is the fourth utility
And so much more!

Links For This Episode:

https://www.mortenson.com/sports

Connect With Us:

Sponsor Links:

Website: www.vertex-us.com

Website:

Website: https://5gguys.com

Social:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5Gguys
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12515882
Twitter: https://twitter.com/5gGuys

Submit Your Ideas or Feedback:

https://5gguys.com/contact-2

Episode Minute By Minute:

0:02 Thank you to today’s sponsors!
0:57 Get to know Jason Jennings
3:50 The complex systems Jason governs
5:10 How distributed antenna systems work
7:35 How distributed antenna systems and architects come together
13:13 Why less is better for Jason and his crew
17:13 The average use life for distributed antenna systems
26:20 What Jason thinks the future will look like

Previous Episode

30. Technology Convergence with Paul Stager of EdgeQ

Remember when you were a kid, and you tied two cups together with a string and used it as a phone? Or maybe you remember the first time you opened up AOL chat and got to talk with a friend instantly. In 2022 it takes a lot more to keep people connected on a daily basis than it has for previous generations. Between WiFi, Data, 5G, Voice, text, email, social media, Artificial Intelligence emerging, and endless possibilities...it’s going to take a lot of smart people to build the future. That’s why we are excited to welcome today’s guest!

Welcome back for another episode of the 5G guys! Dan and Wayne here, and today we will be joined by Paul Stager. Paul works at a startup company called EdgeQ, and he currently serves as the senior director of engineering at HQ, where he is actively applying his expertise on radio-frequency systems to help them develop a new generation of chips. If you know anything about wireless networks, you know this is going to be disruptive to the industry.

Hit play to hear Paul’s thoughts on the fundamental changes in core technologies around cellular, WiFi, data processing, and artificial intelligence and how they are changing and converging! You’ll also hear what Paul has learned over his 25+ years in radio frequency engineering and digital signal processing, our thoughts on the complexities the industry faces as we grow, how the convergence of WiFi and cellular is forming, what problems Paul and EdgeQ are solving, and so much more.

With an industry like telecommunication and 5G, we loved this conversation because there's always so much going on behind the curtain that we don't see. There are so many companies and people making things happen that are not out in the front headlines or the latest trending tech story. It's comforting to know that there are innovators like Paul Stager at the forefront of the rapidly changing industry. If you are an innovator or work in the space, we would love to have you on the show! Check out the free resources and learn how to connect with us via the links below.

More Of What’s Inside:

The convergence of technology
The future of artificial intelligence
The possible speeds we could see soon
How the industry is pivoting before our eyes
Some little-known projects in the tech space
A quick understanding of latency
How Data works
And so much more!

Connect with Paul:

Website: https://edgeq.io/
Paul’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-stager-0044724
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edgeq/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EdgeQInc
Twitter: https://twitter.com/edgeq_inc

Connect With Us:

Sponsor Links:

Website: www.vertex-us.com

Website:

Website: https://5gguys.com

Social:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5Gguys
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12515882
Twitter: https://twitter.com/5gGuys

Submit Your Ideas or Feedback:

https://5gguys.com/contact-2

Episode Minute By Minute:

0:02 Thank you to today’s sponsors
6:12 Behind the converging of WiFi and cellular
8:19 Will 5G and WiFi ever have similar use cases?
13:56 How this convergence is playing into new tech
16:20 The definition of computing
18:36 The claims for 5G and latency
23:30 How EdgeQ is disrupting the industry
33:23 The promise of 5G speeds and closing thoughts

Next Episode

32. How Fiber Networks are Leveraged To Run 4G and 5G with Brian Daniels with Zayo

It’s a fact, fiber keeps things running smoothly...no, not that kind of fiber.

Today we are talking about fiber networks! 4G and 5G connection and technology are heavily dependent on fiber networks. Wireless services can't deliver blazing speeds and responsiveness without the larger network interconnection provided by fiber service to cell sites.

Plus with the need for faster speeds and more demand for connectivity with every passing day, now more than ever, different companies and various forms of technology are being leveraged to work together like never before.

On today’s episode, we sat down with Brian Daniels from Zayo, the managing director of strategic Sales where he leads a team of their experts focused on fiber services. This is no small task! After Zayo opened in 2007, they acquired 40+ other fiber companies and now have a network that is being used as a foundation for technology deployments all over the US.

The largest and most innovative companies rely on fiber infrastructure, high-speed, dedicated wavelength connectivity, and colocation at the network edge. These networks have Global and low latency networks, eRate, and mobile infrastructure, which includes the foundation for 5G.

Hit play to hear how Brian oversees strategy, operations, product development, implementation, and real estate options for the company! This fascinating conversation will give you a unique perspective on how the world of Fiber and 5G come together and where the biggest room for growth is in the industry.

You’ll also hear Brian’s predictions for the future of this technology, how you can start capitalizing on a faster network, the turnkey limitations (including RF design) and so much more!

PS:

If you enjoyed this conversation and would like to be a guest on the show, or would like to book us for an interview, follow the links below to learn more about how to connect with us!

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