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During the high-pressure NFL Draft, the Washington Commanders rely on Gridd and Gridd Mobile to quickly set up their draft room in Washington, D.C.

FreeAxez recently followed up with one of the Gridd Mobile customers, the Washington Commanders—one of the most recognized teams in the NFL. As any football fan knows, the NFL Draft is a major event each year, when scouts and executives gather to make decisions that shape the future of their franchise. For the Commanders, that means assembling key personnel from all over the country in their Washington, D.C. draft room for a high-stakes, one-day operation.

The Challenge: One Day for a High-Stakes Setup

The facility mangers needed to transform their layout into a high-tech “war room” equipped with power, data, phones, and computers in just one day.

These draft rooms—seen on TV by millions—are full of technology: computers, phones, and workstations set up just for that occasion. Fans watching at home see these “war rooms” go from empty. meticulously arranged spaces to buzzing hubs of decision-making when the draft goes live. But what they don’t see is the complex infrastructure behind it—the power, data, and setup work that must happen quickly and precisely

The Solution: Gridd + Gridd Mobile

Gridd’s flexibility allows for last-minute adjustments. The night before the draft, a team leader used Gridd Mobile’s augmented reality capabilities to guarantee the workplace was fully operational by morning.

That’s where Gridd and Gridd Power come in. Because the set-up is temporary. it involves a lot of last-minute moves, adds, and changes. The Commanders rely on Gridd to make sure everything is in place and functioning perfectly, just in time for the big day.

In a recent call, one of their team leads shared how helpful Gridd Mobile was. The day before the draft, he needed to located several specific floor boxes to ensure every executive and scout had power and data at their stations. Using Gridd Mobile, he was able to find what he needed fast, make the necessary changes, and get the space ready without a hitch. When the team walked in the next day, everything was perfectly set up.

Why It Matters: A Case Study Everyone Can Visualize

Millions watch the NFL Draft. This familiar, high-stakes scenario shows how Gridd and Gridd Mobile ensures flawless execution under pressure.

What makes this story stand out is how relatable it is. For many people, it’s hard to picture what a technical change at a company like Walmart or LinkedIn really looks like. But almost everyone has watched the NFL Draft, seen those rooms, and understands the pressure behind them. This is a real, tangible example of how Gridd, Gridd Power, and Gridd Mobile help deliver seamless operations—even on one of the most high-profile days in sports.

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