PITTSBURGH PENGUINS SEEK INNOVATIONS FOR NEW ARENA VIA THE PITTSBURGH TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL
Council member companies to propose new technologies to “future proof” new building
Pittsburgh, May 12, 2008…The Pittsburgh Technology Council and the Pittsburgh Penguins have announced a partnership wherein the Council is assisting the Penguins in a search for southwestern Pennsylvania’s most innovative materials, technologies and services to be used in the development of a new Pittsburgh arena. To that end, the Council and the Penguins have established a dialogue with the Council’s member companies to assess their innovations and technologies that would “future-proof” the new facility.
The Penguins and the Council jointly will explore technologies and advancements that include but are not limited to:
Pittsburgh Technology Council President Audrey Russo hosted Penguins’ Vice President of Sales and Marketing Dave Soltesz during the interview format video, and they discussed the types of innovations the Penguins desire to incorporate into the new arena. Beside the Penguin’s games, emphasis also was placed on the fact that the new facility also will be a venue for in excess of 150 shows and events each year, like concerts, ice shows, circuses and other entertainment. Council member companies were invited to view the video, and more than 400 unique visitors viewed the live and archived webcast.
Each participating Council member company thereafter was invited to submit a 200-word description detailing ways their company could provide innovative technology solutions that the Penguins could embed into the design, construction and operation of the new arena. By the May 1 deadline, the Council had received 60 submissions, which the Penguins staff is reviewing prior to one-on-one meetings that are scheduled to take place during the second and third weeks of May.
“We are looking for the latest and best advancements in technology to incorporate into the new arena and our overall business plan,” said Dave Soltesz, the team’s vice president of sales and marketing. “We are excited about the chance to work with the Tech Council and benefit from the knowledge of some of the most creative minds in the country right here in Pittsburgh.”
“The Council is very excited to be able to take part in this industrious and compelling vision for southwestern Pennsylvania,” said Audrey Russo. “This arena will serve our region for decades to come, and it will be an icon of transformation for our city and our region. The facility will be a world-class symbol of innovation and represents the Penguins’ leadership as a catalyst for change in Pittsburgh. At the same time, we are pleased to be able to bring this opportunity to our participating members as a value-added service.”
The Pittsburgh Technology Council is the first and largest regional technology trade associations in the United States with approximately 1,400 member companies within its geographic territory of 13 counties in southwestern Pennsylvania. Its mission is to contribute to the success of the region’s technology businesses, and it focuses on developing the economic strength of several industry clusters, including information technology, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, advanced materials and environmental technology.
Contact: Kevin Lane @ (412) 687-0200, extension 247 or: klane@pghtech.org
Council member companies to propose new technologies to “future proof” new building
Pittsburgh, May 12, 2008…The Pittsburgh Technology Council and the Pittsburgh Penguins have announced a partnership wherein the Council is assisting the Penguins in a search for southwestern Pennsylvania’s most innovative materials, technologies and services to be used in the development of a new Pittsburgh arena. To that end, the Council and the Penguins have established a dialogue with the Council’s member companies to assess their innovations and technologies that would “future-proof” the new facility.
The Penguins and the Council jointly will explore technologies and advancements that include but are not limited to:
- on-demand televised replays and touch-screen food menus in luxury suites at the new arena
- video technology throughout the arena
- video gaming stations
- electronic ticketing
- computerized and integrated lighting and sound systems
Pittsburgh Technology Council President Audrey Russo hosted Penguins’ Vice President of Sales and Marketing Dave Soltesz during the interview format video, and they discussed the types of innovations the Penguins desire to incorporate into the new arena. Beside the Penguin’s games, emphasis also was placed on the fact that the new facility also will be a venue for in excess of 150 shows and events each year, like concerts, ice shows, circuses and other entertainment. Council member companies were invited to view the video, and more than 400 unique visitors viewed the live and archived webcast.
Each participating Council member company thereafter was invited to submit a 200-word description detailing ways their company could provide innovative technology solutions that the Penguins could embed into the design, construction and operation of the new arena. By the May 1 deadline, the Council had received 60 submissions, which the Penguins staff is reviewing prior to one-on-one meetings that are scheduled to take place during the second and third weeks of May.
“We are looking for the latest and best advancements in technology to incorporate into the new arena and our overall business plan,” said Dave Soltesz, the team’s vice president of sales and marketing. “We are excited about the chance to work with the Tech Council and benefit from the knowledge of some of the most creative minds in the country right here in Pittsburgh.”
“The Council is very excited to be able to take part in this industrious and compelling vision for southwestern Pennsylvania,” said Audrey Russo. “This arena will serve our region for decades to come, and it will be an icon of transformation for our city and our region. The facility will be a world-class symbol of innovation and represents the Penguins’ leadership as a catalyst for change in Pittsburgh. At the same time, we are pleased to be able to bring this opportunity to our participating members as a value-added service.”
The Pittsburgh Technology Council is the first and largest regional technology trade associations in the United States with approximately 1,400 member companies within its geographic territory of 13 counties in southwestern Pennsylvania. Its mission is to contribute to the success of the region’s technology businesses, and it focuses on developing the economic strength of several industry clusters, including information technology, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, advanced materials and environmental technology.
Contact: Kevin Lane @ (412) 687-0200, extension 247 or: klane@pghtech.org
