IT That Powers Championship-Caliber Operations
From media operations to venue connectivity to athlete data governance—we help collegiate conferences and athletic organizations build IT infrastructure that performs when it matters most.
21
Years serving Texas organizations
15 min
Average response time
SOC 2
Type II attested
We support your sports tech stack:
WSC Sports Teamworks Catapult Opendorse Microsoft 365Is Your IT Keeping Pace with Modern Sports Operations?
Collegiate athletics has become a technology-intensive operation. Media demands, venue expectations, cybersecurity threats, and compliance requirements are all accelerating. Here's what we hear from sports organizations before they partner with GXA.
Media Operations Struggling to Scale
Content demands are exploding—streaming, highlights, social media, FAST channels—but your infrastructure and workflows weren't built for this volume.
- ▸ Manual highlight creation can't keep up with game pace
- ▸ Content scattered across platforms without unified management
- ▸ Video assets not optimized for each distribution channel
- ▸ No real-time analytics on content performance
- ▸ Rights management complexity across partners
Venue Connectivity Under Pressure
Fans expect stadium Wi-Fi that actually works. Ticket scanners, cashless concessions, and mobile ordering all depend on networks that can handle 50,000+ simultaneous users.
- ▸ Wi-Fi congestion during peak moments (halftime, big plays)
- ▸ Mobile ticketing failures causing gate delays
- ▸ Cashless payment systems going down during rushes
- ▸ Media and broadcast operations competing for bandwidth
- ▸ No visibility into network performance during events
Event-Day Cybersecurity Risks
Game day is prime time for attackers. Ransomware, DDoS attacks on ticketing systems, and broadcast feed hijacking are real threats that can derail events.
- ▸ Ticketing systems targeted for financial data theft
- ▸ Scoreboard and broadcast systems at risk of disruption
- ▸ Stadium Wi-Fi creating attack surface for data theft
- ▸ IoT devices (cameras, sensors) often unmonitored
- ▸ Limited incident response capability during live events
Athlete Data & NIL Compliance Complexity
Wearables generate terabytes of athlete data. NIL deals require tracking across 30+ state laws. Your compliance and privacy obligations are multiplying.
- ▸ Wearable data (GPS, heart rate, sleep) lacking governance
- ▸ Athlete consent management inconsistent or undocumented
- ▸ NIL deal disclosure scattered across spreadsheets
- ▸ State law variations creating compliance gaps
- ▸ No unified view of athlete data across systems
Why Choose GXA for Sports Organizations
We're not generic IT support. We understand the unique demands of collegiate athletics—from game-day operations to media production to athlete privacy.
Proven with Major Conferences
We serve the Big 12 Conference—one of the premier collegiate athletic conferences in the nation. We understand the scale and stakes.
Event-Day Reliability
When 50,000 fans are in the stands and millions are watching, IT failure isn't an option. We design for uptime when it matters most.
Multi-Stakeholder Coordination
Conferences serve member schools, media partners, sponsors, athletes, and fans. We coordinate technology that serves all stakeholders.
Security-First Leadership
Our CEO is CISSP-certified. SOC 2 Type II attested. Security isn't an afterthought—it's built into how we operate.
How GXA Helps Sports Organizations
We focus on media infrastructure, venue connectivity, event security, and compliance—so your team can focus on delivering world-class athletic programs.
Scalable Media Infrastructure
Cloud-based content workflows that scale with demand. From AI-powered highlight generation to multi-platform distribution—built for the speed of sports.
Venue Network Design & Support
Wi-Fi 6E, 5G integration, and network architecture designed for stadium-scale events. Reliable connectivity for fans, operations, and media.
Event-Day Cybersecurity Operations
24/7 monitoring with heightened vigilance during events. Protect ticketing, broadcast, and operational systems from disruption.
Athlete Data Governance
Frameworks for wearable data management, consent tracking, and privacy compliance. Protect athlete data while enabling performance insights.
NIL Compliance Integration
Connect NIL platforms (Opendorse, INFLCR) with your compliance workflows. Automated disclosure tracking and state law compliance.
Strategic IT Planning
Your vCIO builds technology roadmaps aligned with season cycles, media deals, and organizational growth. No IT surprises during championship runs.
What Sports Organizations Get with GXA
Strategic IT leadership + sports tech expertise + event-ready support.
vCIO for Sports Organizations
Strategic technology leadership that understands media rights, venue operations, athlete privacy, and the unique IT demands of collegiate athletics.
Monthly On-Site IT Management (vITM)
Your Virtual IT Manager visits monthly to review systems, address recurring issues, and ensure technology supports—not disrupts—operations.
Sports Tech Stack Expertise
We know WSC Sports, Teamworks, Catapult, Opendorse, and the ecosystem of sports technology. Integration, optimization, and support—handled.
24/7 Event Support
Game day is not 9-to-5. Our team provides heightened support during events, with rapid response for any issue that could impact fans or operations.
Predictable IT Budgets
Know your IT spend for the entire fiscal year. No surprise invoices when you add venues, expand media operations, or onboard new staff.
15-Minute Response Time
When event operations are at stake, you can't wait. Average 15-minute response. Same-day resolution on critical issues. 24/7/365 availability.
The Virtual IT Department Model
What makes GXA different from other MSPs? We don't just provide support—we provide IT leadership tailored for sports organizations.
Your vCIO: Strategy & Roadmap
Your Virtual CIO connects technology to organizational goals. Quarterly reviews, annual IT budgets, and roadmaps that align with season cycles, media deals, and growth objectives.
- • Long-term technology planning
- • Media and venue technology strategy
- • Compliance and security oversight
- • Executive-level IT partnership
Your vITM: Standards & Accountability
Your Virtual IT Manager owns day-to-day IT health. Monthly on-site visits, standards enforcement, and proactive issue resolution—before problems impact events.
- • Monthly on-site visits
- • Event readiness reviews
- • Reduces recurring IT issues
- • Vendor coordination and oversight
"They push themselves to continue to live above expectations and keep their clients and their members happy."
Ben Anderson
Big 12 Conference
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from sports organizations considering a partnership with GXA.
How do you support event-day operations?
We provide heightened support during games and events with dedicated monitoring and rapid response. Our team understands that event-day issues can't wait—we prioritize anything that could impact fans, broadcast, or operations.
Can you help with NIL compliance technology?
Yes. We integrate NIL platforms like Opendorse and INFLCR with your compliance workflows, automate disclosure tracking, and help ensure you're meeting requirements across the patchwork of state laws.
What's your experience with venue connectivity?
We design and support stadium-scale networks including Wi-Fi 6E deployments, 5G integration, and the operational systems that depend on them—ticketing, POS, media operations, and more.
How do you handle athlete data privacy?
We establish data governance frameworks for wearable and performance data, including consent management, access controls, and retention policies. We help you balance performance insights with athlete privacy rights.
How We Work Together
A proven process for smooth onboarding and continuous improvement:
Discovery
We learn your business, goals, and high-level IT and security gaps.
Onboarding
We deploy our tools, document your environment, complete a deep assessment, deliver a gap report, and transition support to GXA.
Strategic Planning
Your vCIO builds a 12-month IT and security roadmap aligned with your objectives and budget.
Optimization
We execute the roadmap and continuously refine standards—so IT gets cleaner, quieter, and more strategic over time.
Ready for IT That Supports Championship-Caliber Operations?
Your media operations, venue technology, and athlete data all depend on reliable IT. Let's make sure your technology performs when the lights are brightest.