The Giants have installed a new $1 million VoIP telecommunications system from ShoreTel at AT&T Park. Iironically they abondoned their old system which was provided by, yes, AT&T.
The old system cost the team $490,000 per year to run. On the other hand, the new system at the ballpark will run the team just $135,000 a year.
If you have every used a VoIP phone–they are incrediblely clear. The quality is unmatches, especially on calls within the same network.
When questioned about the pricing $1 million price tag, Giants CIO Bill Schlough said that the annual savings, he expects the new system to pay for itself in only three years.
This is part of an entire technology overhaul that the Giants and other teams are currently undertaking. Going to these new ballparks is no longer an outing just to see a ballgame.
I hear that the Giants told Lincecum that he would be demoted to telecommunications repair duties after his shaky start. It seems to of worked as he has won 3 of his last 4!
