Top Tech Awards: Cox Innovation Award, Matthew Pasco

Vice President, Information Technology, Las Vegas Raiders

Matthew Pasco

Matthew Pasco was presented with a challenge when the Oakland Raiders filed with the NFL to move to Las Vegas in early 2017. From that filing forward, Pasco was involved with every piece of technology necessary during the move and the construction of Allegiant Stadium, team headquarters and practice facility. In three short years, Pasco assembled his team, implemented the most innovative technologies available, facilitated new partnerships and more.

In preparation of the Las Vegas Raiders’ inaugural season, Pasco sought to find the highest-quality connectivity devices and technology for the new stadium. He spent time touring NFL stadiums in other states, took notes from T-Mobile Arena and scoured the Consumer Electronics Show for fresh ideas. The technology that was ultimately incorporated into the stadium is unrivaled and incomparable. With almost 1,800 access points, 360 IP Centrex phone lines, 60 channels of IP video, support for over 2,200 screens using Cisco Vision and more—Allegiant Stadium is the most technologically advanced football stadium in the country. The Raiders headquarters is just as connected, equipped with high-speed and versatile technology to ensure the most efficient environment for the team’s needs.

After two years of negotiation, a year of implementation and countless hours dedicated to the technological capabilities, Allegiant Stadium successfully opened on Sept. 21, 2020. Welcoming the Las Vegas Raiders and building Allegiant Stadium are two of the most influential projects the Valley has seen in years—and Pasco and his team were integral to making it possible.

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