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United Prepares for HDTV and Video on Demand Needs with Brocade Ethernet Fabrics
Technology Category
- Networks & Connectivity - Ethernet
Applicable Industries
- Telecommunications
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
- Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases
- Edge Computing & Edge Intelligence
- Process Control & Optimization
- Real-Time Location System (RTLS)
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
United, a Netherlands-based company that is part of the Euro Media Group (EMG), provides personnel and equipment for a variety of television programming. The company manages more than 45 percent of all Dutch television productions aired and works with international broadcasters. United provides an end-to-end service for providers, including cameras, crews, and satellite uplinks. However, the company's existing network was struggling with video files hundreds of gigabytes in size, and the generation of about 16 terabytes of information daily, which then had to be prepared for various platforms. The existing network was not secure enough and was not up to date with the company's current needs. United was also consolidating operations by moving from four buildings into one new facility, which helped push the company toward a network infrastructure refresh.
About The Customer
United is a Netherlands-based company that is part of the Euro Media Group (EMG). The company provides personnel and equipment for a variety of television programming, ranging from single-camera units to outside broadcast facilities for large sporting events, such as the FIFA World Cup. In addition, United manages more than 45 percent of all Dutch television productions aired and works with international broadcasters, such as NBC and ESPN in the United States and TV Globo in Brazil. United provides an end-to-end service for providers, including cameras, crews, and satellite uplinks. The company was also expanding through the acquisition of smaller companies and was consolidating operations by moving from four buildings into one new facility.
The Solution
United selected an extensive set of Brocade networking solutions that allow the broadcasting company to better support its customers and partners, while reducing operational expenses. The solution includes Brocade VDX 6720 Data Center Switches, which create a single logical chassis with a single distributed control plane, and the Brocade MLXe Series and Brocade NetIron CER 2000 Series routers to deliver 10 GbE performance and scalability. It also includes the Brocade FCX Series, Brocade FastIron SX Series, and FastIron WS Series switches; Brocade ServerIron ADX Series application delivery switches; and Brocade Mobility Access Points (APs) and controllers to form a campus-wide deployment. In addition, the solution leverages Brocade Converged Network Adapters (CNAs) to reduce cost and complexity, and Brocade Network Advisor to simplify management through end-to-end visibility across different network types.
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