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Transforming Media Broadcasting with IoT: A Case Study

Zscaler

Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - API Integration & Management Networks & Connectivity - Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
Applicable Industries	Cement Telecommunications
Applicable Functions	Maintenance Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Infrastructure Inspection Time Sensitive Networking
Services	Hardware Design & Engineering Services Testing & Certification
Challenge	The company, a global leader in media and entertainment, was facing a significant challenge in migrating from traditional broadcast technologies to IP-based services. The shift was necessary to keep up with the evolving industry trends and to ensure efficient data movement within the company. However, their existing solution, a multi-vendor proxy access, was not meeting their needs. It was causing frequent outages and operational issues, and the IT department had no visibility into threats or performance issues. The company was also exposed to upper-level application threats due to the lack of deep inspection. The challenge was to find a secure, high-performance solution that could effectively move content without negatively impacting performance. Read More
About Customer	The customer is a leading global media and entertainment company with a diverse portfolio that includes news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. Over the past few years, the company has been transitioning from traditional broadcast technologies to IP-based services to keep up with industry trends and improve efficiency. Read More
Solution	The company decided to replace the multi-vendor proxies with a single solution, Zscaler, while still leveraging their existing networking and security infrastructure. Zscaler was the only solution on the market that could provide a reliable, secure proxy service to the company’s employees while giving the IT department total visibility into threats and performance issues. The Zscaler service allowed the company to move broadcast content securely through standard IP networks, saving significantly on infrastructure and maintenance costs. It also provided a stable environment, freeing up the IT team to focus on more strategic initiatives. The deep level of inspection of network traffic eliminated upper-layer application threats, and the enhanced visibility and control provided through the Zscaler reporting dashboard allowed the IT department to show tangible, metrics-based results to business units. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - API Integration & Management

Networks & Connectivity - Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)

Applicable Industries

Cement

Telecommunications

Applicable Functions

Maintenance

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Infrastructure Inspection

Time Sensitive Networking

Services

Hardware Design & Engineering Services

Testing & Certification

Challenge

The company, a global leader in media and entertainment, was facing a significant challenge in migrating from traditional broadcast technologies to IP-based services. The shift was necessary to keep up with the evolving industry trends and to ensure efficient data movement within the company. However, their existing solution, a multi-vendor proxy access, was not meeting their needs. It was causing frequent outages and operational issues, and the IT department had no visibility into threats or performance issues. The company was also exposed to upper-level application threats due to the lack of deep inspection. The challenge was to find a secure, high-performance solution that could effectively move content without negatively impacting performance.

About Customer

The customer is a leading global media and entertainment company with a diverse portfolio that includes news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. Over the past few years, the company has been transitioning from traditional broadcast technologies to IP-based services to keep up with industry trends and improve efficiency.

Solution

The company decided to replace the multi-vendor proxies with a single solution, Zscaler, while still leveraging their existing networking and security infrastructure. Zscaler was the only solution on the market that could provide a reliable, secure proxy service to the company’s employees while giving the IT department total visibility into threats and performance issues. The Zscaler service allowed the company to move broadcast content securely through standard IP networks, saving significantly on infrastructure and maintenance costs. It also provided a stable environment, freeing up the IT team to focus on more strategic initiatives. The deep level of inspection of network traffic eliminated upper-layer application threats, and the enhanced visibility and control provided through the Zscaler reporting dashboard allowed the IT department to show tangible, metrics-based results to business units.

Impact #1	The implementation of Zscaler resulted in a number of operational benefits for the company. Firstly, it provided a cost-efficient solution by enabling the company to move broadcast content securely through standard IP networks, saving on infrastructure and maintenance costs. Secondly, it freed up the IT team's time, allowing them to focus on more strategic initiatives instead of constantly troubleshooting issues. Thirdly, it provided better security by eliminating upper-layer application threats and giving the IT department enhanced visibility and control. Lastly, it improved the user experience by stabilizing internet access and reducing employee frustrations.

Impact #1

The implementation of Zscaler resulted in a number of operational benefits for the company. Firstly, it provided a cost-efficient solution by enabling the company to move broadcast content securely through standard IP networks, saving on infrastructure and maintenance costs. Secondly, it freed up the IT team's time, allowing them to focus on more strategic initiatives instead of constantly troubleshooting issues. Thirdly, it provided better security by eliminating upper-layer application threats and giving the IT department enhanced visibility and control. Lastly, it improved the user experience by stabilizing internet access and reducing employee frustrations.

Benefit #1	Significant savings on infrastructure and maintenance costs by moving broadcast content through standard IP networks instead of traditional methods like dedicated fiber and satellite.
Benefit #2	Reduced time spent on troubleshooting, freeing up the IT team to focus on more strategic initiatives.
Benefit #3	Protection of revenue by ensuring a stable internet environment, as network downtime could have significant financial implications due to the impact on advertising dollars.

Benefit #1

Significant savings on infrastructure and maintenance costs by moving broadcast content through standard IP networks instead of traditional methods like dedicated fiber and satellite.

Benefit #2

Reduced time spent on troubleshooting, freeing up the IT team to focus on more strategic initiatives.

Benefit #3

Protection of revenue by ensuring a stable internet environment, as network downtime could have significant financial implications due to the impact on advertising dollars.

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