Prudential Center and the New Jersey Devils Announce Partnership with Lightpath
High-performance and high-availability Internet service to power operations and events
Newark, NJ (October 10, 2023) — The New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center announced today a multi-year partnership with Lightpath, an all-fiber, infrastructure-based connectivity provider that is revolutionizing how organizations connect to their digital destinations.
The partnership connects two New Jersey brands, each with over 30 years in the state. With such an established and trusted record in the entire New York Metro region, Lightpath has become the natural choice for New Jersey-based businesses, educators, and governments. The New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center are proud to utilize Lightpath’s all-fiber Internet solution that will provide high-performance and high-availability connectivity for operations and events at the arena.
“We’re excited to partner with Lightpath, a New Jersey-based brand, as the service provider for our internet connectivity,” said Sasha Puric, Chief Technology Officer, HBSE. “Improving our internet infrastructure is a great enhancement for Prudential Center; fans, partners, and employees alike. Partnering with a local brand for reliable, high-performance Internet service, gives Prucenter the right solution to power current and future needs of our business and requirements that will come from the lineup of exciting events.”
“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the New Jersey Devils, a true testament of Lightpath’s dedication to our local community. This collaboration represents the alliance of two dynamic New Jersey institutions committed to excellence and innovation. Together, we look forward to helping the Devils and the Prudential Center light the path for innovations that will continue to enhance the user experience for fans and internal operations alike,” said Chris Morley, CEO, Lightpath.
About Lightpath:
Lightpath is revolutionizing how customers connect to their digital destinations by combining our next-generation network with our next-generation customer service. Lightpath's advanced fiber-optic network offers a comprehensive portfolio of custom-engineered connectivity solutions with unparalleled performance, reliability, and security. Our consultative customer service means we work with you to design, deliver, and support the solution for your unique needs, faster and more easily than ever before. For over 30 years, thousands of enterprises, governments, and educators have trusted Lightpath to power their organization's innovation. Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) owns a 50.01% controlling interest in Lightpath and Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (MSIP) owns 49.99% of the Company. Learn how Lightpath can connect you to your digital destinations: lightpathfiber.com
About the New Jersey Devils:
The New Jersey Devils are part of the 32-team National Hockey League, with teams throughout the United States and Canada. Established in 1982, they recently celebrated their 40th season in the Garden State. During that time, the team has won three Stanley Cup Championships: 1995, 2000 and 2003. Follow the Devils at NewJerseyDevils.com, on Facebook, X, and Instagram. The New Jersey Devils organization is a HBSE property.
About Prudential Center:
Prudential Center is the world-class sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Newark, New Jersey. Opened in October 2007 and recently celebrating its 15th year as a marquee destination, the state-of-the-art arena is the home of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) three-time Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils, Seton Hall University’s NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball program, and more than 210 concerts, family shows and special events each year. Ranked in the Top 5 nationally by Pollstar, Billboard and Venues Today, Prudential Center is recognized as one of the premier venues in the United States, and hosts over 2 million guests annually. For more information about Prudential Center, visit https://www.prucenter.com/ and follow the arena on Facebook, X and Instagram @PruCenter. Prudential Center is a HBSE property.