HPE and its partner Aruba have been named as the Official Venue Network Infrastructure Supporter for Birmingham 2022.
As part of the partnership, HPE will provide the portfolio of Aruba networking technology as a service to support the hybrid workforce behind the delivery of the Games and an efficient information flow for broadcast and media.
This will include the deployment of a programmable edge-to-cloud solution, using Wi-Fi 6 and 6E, and AI-driven security and management in the cloud via Aruba Central to connect, protect, analyse and act on events and requests that come across the network.
Aruba tech will be responsible for providing the Games operational delivery and will support the fast and efficient distribution of the results to press and broadcasters, helping to enable the broadcast to circa. 1.5 billion TV viewers.
Chief Information Officer at Birmingham 2022, Adrian Corcoran, said: “Aruba with its Hewlett Packard Enterprise experience is the ideal company to provide a complex and flexible network connection, enabling a seamless experience for our workforce, volunteers and athletes. This is such an integral part of Birmingham 2022 and we’re confident Aruba will help us bring the Games to life. Aruba is fully aligned with our sustainability pledge and it’s wonderful to know the company will be working locally to ensure we leave a digital legacy behind.”
Commonwealth Games Federation Executive Director Martin Reynolds said: “Aruba will play a critical role in ensuring that the Games are more connected and engaging than ever, ensuring an unrivalled experience for athletes that will last a lifetime.”
