Butzbach, July 29, 2024 - RIEDEL Networks is a connectivity partner of Sportdeutschland.TV. The partnership between the network provider and the streaming platform known for sporting events includes connectivity for the transmission of all games of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga 2 (DEL2). With the start of the 2024/25 season, the second highest division in German ice hockey, DEL2 matches will be available live and on-demand on Sportdeutschland.TV from September 2024.
RIEDEL Networks has been offering network solutions in the media and event industry for over 20 years. With a 24/7 fully managed service, the network provider ensures the network infrastructure and smooth data flow and enables signal transmission in broadcast quality.
“Many of the DEL2 productions involve volunteers from the clubs. It is a great pleasure and honor for us to bring their commitment to the fans’ living rooms in the best quality,” says Timo Koch, CCO of the RIEDEL Networks Media Division.
As part of the connectivity partnership between RIEDEL Networks and Sportdeutschland.TV, all DEL2 locations will be connected to the RIEDEL Networks backbone. With this connection, the network provider guarantees a dedicated and reliable connection that operates independently of the local public internet. The content of the DEL2 games is transmitted in the highest quality from the venue to the streaming platform Sportdeutschland.TV using an SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) protocol. As the content is transmitted at the venue independently of the local public internet, the risk of network congestion, which typically occurs during events, can be avoided. Should disruptions nevertheless occur, RIEDEL Networks has its own Network Operations Center (NOC), which monitors all connections around the clock and reacts immediately in the event of anomalies. This makes it possible to minimize downtime and seamlessly provide fans at home with live events and on-demand content in front of their screens.
RIEDEL Networks is a privately owned, global network provider focused on customized networks. We are listed in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Services, Global, as a niche vendor specializing in mid-market international enterprises and the media and events sector. With our own global backbone, we help companies to be networked worldwide. Our services include Internet connectivity, MPLS, SD-WAN, SASE, Cloud Connect and more. Our customers come from various industries and appreciate quality, safety and reliability. RIEDEL Networks is a 100% owned company of the RIEDEL Communications Group in Wuppertal, Germany, and is fully privately owned by Thomas Riedel.