Amalie Arena, home of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning, transformed security screening and the fan experience by replacing 16 traditional walkthrough metal detectors with eight Evolv Express systems powered by Evolv Cortex AI and Evolv Insights. The AI-driven solution reduced ingress wait times from 25–30 minutes to almost none, cut nuisance alarms by nearly 50%, and shortened secondary screening from 45 seconds to about 20 seconds. The streamlined process enabled more fans to enter before the puck dropped, increasing in-seat attendance by 15% while giving guests more time to enjoy concessions and pre-game activities. Real-time analytics helped optimize staffing, traffic flow, and food service planning, while reducing security guard fatigue and improving operational efficiency. The system als

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