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Hard Rock Stadium Modernizes Security with Cloud Migration

The Miami Dolphins partnered with Castaway Technology and Security to deploy a unified Verkada platform across the 65,000-seat venue.

By Jesse Jacobs
Apr 06, 2026

Hard Rock Stadium has completed a major overhaul of its security infrastructure, transitioning from legacy on-premise systems to a unified, cloud-based platform. The modernization project, led by integrator Castaway Technology and Security (CTS) in partnership with Verkada, aims to streamline operations for the Miami Dolphins and the venue's year-round rotation of global events.

The deployment features approximately 850 cameras and 380 access-controlled doors. The system integrates video surveillance, access control, alarms, guest management, and intercoms into a single interface. By moving away from siloed servers, the stadium expects to reduce long-term maintenance costs while improving system reliability.

A central component of the upgrade is the redesign of the Security Operations Center (SOC). The new platform allows the SOC to scale during high-traffic events, such as NFL games and Formula 1 races, by granting temporary, audited system access to public safety agencies and external stakeholders.

Technical highlights of the installation include:

High-Altitude Coverage: Deployment of specialized cameras at heights exceeding 350 feet to monitor the campus perimeter.
AI-Powered Analytics: Implementation of proactive alerting for incident detection, such as perimeter breaches or physical altercations.
Hybrid Transition: Use of hardware connectors to bridge legacy camera feeds into the cloud interface during the phased rollout, ensuring zero downtime.
Unified Timeline: Software tools that allow operators to reconstruct movement across multiple camera views for faster investigations.

The shift to a cloud-managed model provides the venue with automatic firmware updates and remote management capabilities, eliminating the need for manual server refreshes across the stadium’s expansive footprint.

About the Author

Jesse Jacobs is assistant editor of SecurityToday.com.

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