RTL chooses AFIBER for high-performance Internet and broadcast connectivity

RTL Nederland, the leading media company in the Netherlands, has selected AFIBER as its partner for critical internet and broadcasting infrastructure. With ever-increasing demands for live broadcasts, cloud-based production workflows, and content distribution, RTL requires a network that excels in reliability, scalability, and speed. Thanks to AFIBER’s advanced fiber-optic network, RTL now benefits from an ultra-stable, low-latency infrastructure that not only meets current requirements but is also future-proof for the evolving media landscape. This collaboration underscores RTL’s commitment to staying at the forefront of digital transformation in the media industry.

Future-Proof Connectivity

As one of Europe’s leading broadcasting companies, RTL Nederland operates in a sector where low latency, high availability, and robust network security are essential. With the rise of private cloud-based production workflows, remote collaboration, and over-the-top (OTT) streaming services, the demand for high-capacity and ultra-reliable connectivity is greater than ever.

AFIBER’s advanced fiber-optic network provides the scalability and operational resilience that RTL needs, supporting everything from real-time content ingestion and editing to live broadcasts and high-bandwidth data transfers. By choosing AFIBER, RTL gains access to a fully redundant network, ensuring seamless operations across its data centers, production studios, and remote locations.

High-Performance Network Infrastructure

With the rapid evolution of media consumption, a robust network architecture is crucial. AFIBER’s solutions provide:

• Low-Latency Optical Transport: Minimal delay for live broadcasting and content synchronization across multiple locations.
• Guaranteed Bandwidth: Dedicated high-capacity connections supporting uncompressed video feeds, cloud workflows, and multi-location production teams. Even under heavy load, line performance remains 100% intact, adhering to strict SLAs.
• Security and Compliance: Encrypted and segregated network paths that meet industry standards for content protection and data privacy.
• Scalability: Flexible bandwidth scaling as needed, supporting future growth and emerging broadcasting technologies such as 8K video and interactive streaming.

AFIBER’s solutions offer RTL a future-proof network architecture, enabling seamless integration with cloud-based services.

RTL Selects AFIBER Connectivity

The broadcasting industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with cloud-native production workflows, virtualized infrastructure, and hybrid work environments becoming the new norm. AFIBER’s ability to deliver a tailored, high-performance network solution ensures that RTL can fully leverage these innovations without compromise.

Key benefits for RTL include:

• Seamless Remote Production: Supporting RTL’s hybrid production teams with fast, secure connectivity to remote locations and cloud platforms.
• Optimized Content Distribution: Direct, low-latency links to content delivery networks (CDNs) for improved viewer experience and reduced buffering times.
• Reliable Redundancy: Multiple, geographically diverse connections for business continuity and operational resilience.

By partnering with AFIBER, RTL can harness the power of new broadcasting technologies while maintaining the reliability and security essential for delivering premium content to a global audience.

A Partnership Built on Innovation and Performance

AFIBER’s deep expertise in delivering high-quality connectivity for media and broadcasting companies made it the ideal choice for RTL. With a proven track record of providing customized solutions for large-scale enterprises, AFIBER ensures that RTL’s connectivity infrastructure remains at the forefront of innovation.

This partnership highlights RTL’s commitment to operational excellence and technological leadership in the media industry. With AFIBER’s robust, high-performance fiber-optic solutions, RTL continues to push the boundaries of digital content production, distribution, and audience engagement.

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About AFIBER

AFIBER is an independent provider of fiber optic connectivity for business customers and service providers. We help organizations with the delivery and management of high-quality networks between branches, data centers, cloud providers, and providers of network- and IT-services.

AFIBER offers business customers fiber optic coverage in a large part of the Netherlands. This fiber optic network is connected to the main data centers and various regional and national fiber optic networks. This enables us to make an independent choice for our customers for the right connectivity for your company network.