With plans for a state-of-the-art, futuristic campus in London, Confetti needed a robust, secure, and scalable network infrastructure to support the esports facility. They turned to Performance Networks to provide the complete solution, from design and deployment to optimisation.
Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies, part of Nottingham Trent University, is a leading institution for creative industries education, offering courses in esports, TV production, media, and more. Confetti has established itself as a trailblazer by launching Confetti X, one of the UK’s first dedicated esports centres, designed to host esports tournaments, media production, and live-streaming events.
Challenge
The facilities at Confetti X and the new London campus required a network capable of handling the high bandwidth and security needs of media production, esports events, and hundreds of simultaneous users. The network had to offer fast, reliable connectivity with room for future scalability while providing enhanced security for students, staff, and visiting professionals.
Specific challenges included:
- High-performance switching infrastructure for seamless media and esports production workflows.
- High-density Wi-Fi coverage capable of supporting hundreds of simultaneous connections.
- Guest Wi-Fi management with advanced features such as voucher codes for premium access and advertising opportunities.
- Comprehensive network security measures to protect the network from potential threats.
- A fully optimised network for the new London campus that could handle future growth and technological demands.
Solution
Performance Networks delivered a custom solution that addressed the current and future needs of Confetti’s esports and media production facilities. Key components of the solution included:
- Ruckus High-Capacity Switching Infrastructure: We replaced the existing network switching infrastructure with high-capacity Ruckus switches, which provided better throughput and scalability. This upgrade ensured Confetti could support the demanding bandwidth requirements of live esports events and media production. The Ruckus switches also offer advanced network security features, helping to protect Confetti’s network from potential cyber threats.
- Enhanced Wi-Fi with SupaFi Guest Management: Performance Networks deployed a high-performance Wi-Fi solution, using SupaFi Captive Portal to improve the management of guest Wi-Fi access. This system allows Confetti to offer voucher codes for premium Wi-Fi access, providing additional event flexibility and creating advertising opportunities. The enhanced guest Wi-Fi solution helps Confetti better manage connectivity while maintaining a high-quality user experience.
- Full Consultancy and Deployment for London Campus: At the new London campus, Performance Networks provided complete consultancy services, from design to deployment. We handled the complete installation of Wi-Fi and switching systems, followed by network optimisation and testing to ensure the campus could operate smoothly with ultra-modern connectivity and scalability in mind.
- Layered Security and Future-Proofing: By integrating the Ruckus switching infrastructure, the network is capable of high throughput and ensures the security and protection of Confetti’s digital assets. Additionally, the entire network is designed for scalability, allowing the institution to expand easily as its requirements grow.
The Results
Since installing the new network infrastructure at Confetti X and the London campus, Confetti has experienced flawless performance, with little network downtime or connectivity issues. The high-capacity switches and the optimised Wi-Fi allow for smooth operation across esports events, media production, and day-to-day student activities. The SupaFi guest management system has provided Confetti with enhanced control over guest Wi-Fi, enabling voucher systems and opening up new revenue-generating opportunities through advertising.
Conclusion
Performance Networks successfully delivered a robust, scalable, and secure network infrastructure that meets the high demands of Confetti’s esports and media production facilities. By upgrading to high-capacity Ruckus switches, implementing SupaFi guest Wi-Fi management, and providing complete consultancy for the London campus, Performance Networks has ensured that Confetti’s students, staff, and visitors enjoy reliable connectivity across all locations.
Our team is ready to provide expert consultancy, design, and implementation to future-proof your network for growth and security if your business needs a custom, high-performance network solution.
