Lumen Brings Big Bandwidth to the Big Hats: Powering the Kentucky Derby® with Network-as-a-Service
Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) has partnered with Churchill Downs Racetrack to implement Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) capabilities for the 151st Kentucky Derby. This technological upgrade will support the massive digital demands during Derby Week, where network usage surges from 2-3 Gbps to nearly 200 Gbps daily.
The implementation will serve over 385,000 annual visitors, providing high-capacity, secure connections for media coverage, vendor support, and guest Wi-Fi. The NaaS platform replaces traditional hardwired circuits with a dynamic, on-demand solution that can be scaled instantly to match event demands.
The network infrastructure supports critical operations across 83 race days annually, including veterinary services, security systems, and mutuel platforms. Additionally, Lumen's network extends to the backside community, providing essential connectivity for equestrians and their families, including schooling and communication services.
Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) ha collaborato con il Churchill Downs Racetrack per implementare capacità di Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) in occasione del 151° Kentucky Derby. Questo aggiornamento tecnologico supporterà le enormi esigenze digitali durante la settimana del Derby, quando l'utilizzo della rete passa da 2-3 Gbps a quasi 200 Gbps al giorno.
L'implementazione servirà oltre 385.000 visitatori annuali, offrendo connessioni ad alta capacità e sicure per la copertura mediatica, il supporto ai fornitori e il Wi-Fi per gli ospiti. La piattaforma NaaS sostituisce i tradizionali circuiti cablati con una soluzione dinamica e on-demand che può essere scalata istantaneamente per soddisfare le esigenze dell'evento.
L'infrastruttura di rete supporta operazioni critiche durante 83 giornate di corse all'anno, inclusi i servizi veterinari, i sistemi di sicurezza e le piattaforme mutuel. Inoltre, la rete di Lumen si estende alla comunità del retrotracciato, fornendo connettività essenziale per i cavalieri e le loro famiglie, inclusi servizi di formazione e comunicazione.
Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) se ha asociado con Churchill Downs Racetrack para implementar capacidades de Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) para el 151º Kentucky Derby. Esta actualización tecnológica apoyará las enormes demandas digitales durante la Semana del Derby, cuando el uso de la red aumenta de 2-3 Gbps a casi 200 Gbps diarios.
La implementación atenderá a más de 385,000 visitantes anuales, proporcionando conexiones seguras y de alta capacidad para la cobertura mediática, el soporte a proveedores y el Wi-Fi para los asistentes. La plataforma NaaS reemplaza los circuitos cableados tradicionales con una solución dinámica y bajo demanda que puede escalarse instantáneamente para ajustarse a las necesidades del evento.
La infraestructura de red soporta operaciones críticas durante 83 días de carreras al año, incluyendo servicios veterinarios, sistemas de seguridad y plataformas mutuel. Además, la red de Lumen se extiende a la comunidad trasera, proporcionando conectividad esencial para los jinetes y sus familias, incluyendo servicios de entrenamiento y comunicación.
Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN)는 151회 켄터키 더비를 위해 Churchill Downs 경마장과 협력하여 Network-as-a-Service(NaaS) 기능을 도입했습니다. 이 기술 업그레이드는 더비 주간 동안 네트워크 사용량이 2-3 Gbps에서 거의 200 Gbps로 급증하는 막대한 디지털 수요를 지원할 것입니다.
이번 도입은 연간 385,000명 이상의 방문객에게 미디어 취재, 공급업체 지원 및 게스트 Wi-Fi를 위한 고용량, 안전한 연결을 제공합니다. NaaS 플랫폼은 기존의 유선 회선을 대체하여 이벤트 수요에 맞춰 즉시 확장 가능한 동적 온디맨드 솔루션을 제공합니다.
네트워크 인프라는 연간 83일간의 경주일 동안 수의 서비스, 보안 시스템, 뮤추얼 플랫폼 등 중요한 운영을 지원합니다. 또한 Lumen의 네트워크는 경마장 뒤편 커뮤니티까지 확장되어 기수와 가족들에게 필수적인 연결성, 교육 및 통신 서비스를 제공합니다.
Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) s'est associé au Churchill Downs Racetrack pour déployer des capacités de Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) lors du 151e Kentucky Derby. Cette mise à niveau technologique soutiendra les importantes demandes numériques durant la semaine du Derby, où l'utilisation du réseau passe de 2-3 Gbps à près de 200 Gbps par jour.
La mise en œuvre servira plus de 385 000 visiteurs annuels, offrant des connexions sécurisées et à haute capacité pour la couverture médiatique, le support des fournisseurs et le Wi-Fi pour les invités. La plateforme NaaS remplace les circuits câblés traditionnels par une solution dynamique et à la demande, pouvant être adaptée instantanément aux besoins de l'événement.
L'infrastructure réseau soutient des opérations critiques sur 83 jours de courses par an, incluant les services vétérinaires, les systèmes de sécurité et les plateformes mutuelles. De plus, le réseau de Lumen s'étend à la communauté arrière, fournissant une connectivité essentielle aux cavaliers et à leurs familles, incluant les services de formation et de communication.
Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) hat sich mit dem Churchill Downs Racetrack zusammengeschlossen, um Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)-Funktionen für den 151. Kentucky Derby bereitzustellen. Dieses technologische Upgrade wird die enormen digitalen Anforderungen während der Derby-Woche unterstützen, in der die Netzwerkauslastung von 2-3 Gbps auf nahezu 200 Gbps täglich ansteigt.
Die Implementierung wird über 385.000 jährliche Besucher bedienen und hochkapazitive, sichere Verbindungen für Medienberichterstattung, Anbieterunterstützung und Gäste-WLAN bereitstellen. Die NaaS-Plattform ersetzt traditionelle festverdrahtete Leitungen durch eine dynamische, bedarfsgesteuerte Lösung, die sofort skaliert werden kann, um den Anforderungen der Veranstaltung gerecht zu werden.
Die Netzwerkinfrastruktur unterstützt kritische Abläufe an 83 Renntagen pro Jahr, einschließlich veterinärmedizinischer Dienste, Sicherheitssysteme und Wettplattformen. Darüber hinaus erstreckt sich das Lumen-Netzwerk bis in die Hinterland-Gemeinschaft und bietet wichtige Konnektivität für Reiter und ihre Familien, einschließlich Schulungs- und Kommunikationsdienste.
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"When you're hosting one of the greatest sporting spectacles on Earth, speed matters — and not just on the track," said Mike Wood, Senior IT Director "With Network-as-a-Service technology, we can bring high-capacity, secure connections online in minutes to power everything from media coverage to vendor support and guest Wi-Fi. It's that kind of behind-the-scenes innovation that ensures Derby Week runs smoothly and delivers unforgettable experiences to fans in the stands and around the globe."
With more than 385,000 visitors descending on Churchill Downs each year, the digital demands of Derby Week have vastly increased —jumping from 2–3 Gbps on a normal day to nearly 200 Gbps daily. Streaming, seamless mutuel operations, high-definition live broadcasts, mobile point-of-sale transactions, and Wi-Fi access all require network connections with low latency and high reliability – especially when milliseconds matter.
"Churchill Downs is an iconic venue operating in a high-stakes, high-velocity environment," said Dave Ward, Lumen chief technology and product officer. "By replacing temporary, hardwired circuits with a dynamic, on-demand Network-as-a-Service platform, they're gaining a self-service, cloud-like network experience that scales to match the pace of the Derby. That's the future of connectivity—and we're proud to help bring it to the track."
With 83 race days annually, Churchill Downs requires year-round high-performance connectivity and by using Lumen NaaS, the team can dynamically scale bandwidth up and down as needed, delivering continuous connectivity for critical operations such as veterinary services, security systems, and mutuel platforms.
Beyond the track and grandstands, Lumen's network also supports the backside community, home to many equestrians and their families who need schooling, internet, and communication.
Get the full story of how Lumen is powering the Kentucky Derby. Watch the video and read the use case to discover how Network-as-A Service is elevating the experience at Churchill Downs: https://www.lumen.com/en-us/resources/customer-stories/churchill-downs.html
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