To continue getting breaking news and the full stories from The Boston Globe, subscribe today.

The Boston Globe

Business

High-tech Fenway Park keeps its charm

Ballpark is 100, but its cutting-edge technology keeps fans connected - unobtrusively

This year, as Fenway Park celebrates its 100th anniversary, most visitors to the park will be anticipating an old-fashioned baseball experience that harkens back to a simpler time. But fans will still expect to use their smartphones to capture and transmit pictures of the game; visiting media will need high-speed WiFi connections to upload stories and game photos; players and coaches always demand the very latest edge that technology can provide. And who doesn’t want a scoreboard that can quickly display replays, highlights, and statistics in crisp high-resolution? Steve Conley, 44, is the guy who has to provide this technology without spoiling the appeal of Fenway.

Are you a home delivery subscriber?

Get FREE access as part of your print subscription

Start Here

Contact us for help

Your comment is subject to the rules of our Posting Policy

This comment may appear on your public profile. Public Profile FAQ