Major League Baseball (MLB) team Texas Rangers have announced a deal with technology provider, Green Zebra (GZ6G).

As part of the agreement, Green Zebra will operate the internet at Globe Life Field, ensuring cyber safety.

Green Zebra will also manage in-game sponsorship opportunities, including food and merchandise discounts, instant replays and advertising as well as general stadium announcements.

The partnership aims to further connect fans with their team in a convenient and safe way.

Regarding the deal, Green Zebra CEO, Coleman Smith, stated: “This partnership will allow the Texas Rangers, their stadium, Globe Life Field, and their fans to be among the first to enjoy a truly immersive, connected technology network experience.”

“I believe this first-of-its-kind partnership will inspire other venues to give the fans what they want – seamless connectivity while at the venue combined with an unforgettable, entertainment-like experience through data driven capabilities and insights that our VenuTrax data analytics offers,” he said.

Texas Rangers’ vice president of IT, Mike Bullock, added: “The Texas Rangers are always looking to create a more immersive experience for our guests.”

“This is why our partnership with Green Zebra is so important. In addition to the sponsorship aspect, we want to ensure our guests have a secure connection when connected to Wi-Fi at our stadium.”

“This truly is a win-win as our sponsors’ branding along with our own will reach more fans than we could with our current capabilities. Fans benefit too from special discounts and giveaways utilizing push notifications on their phones or through scanning QR codes on digital displays,” he said.

The partnership is effective immediately, with hopes the system will be ready for the Rangers’ game on 10 September.