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Cisco enables NBC to modernize Olympic Games coverage and cloud technology solutions . For the Olympic Summer Games in Tokyo , more than 6,700 pieces of Cisco equipment will make up the network supporting NBC Olympics ’ delivery of more than 7,000 hours of coverage .
Cisco will provide new management capabilities to NBC Olympics that will help maintain network uptime and deliver an exceptional user experience . A key part of this is Cisco DNA Assurance , which uses advanced Artificial Intelligence , Machine Learning and wireless sensors to allow for easy management of all devices and services while also helping to quickly identify , prioritize and resolve network issues .
NBC Olympics , a division of the NBC Sports Group , has selected
Cisco to provide the networking technology to enable the firstever all-IP delivery for its production of the Tokyo Olympic Games .
The games take place from July 23 and August 8 and will be the first all-IP International Broadcast Center operation for NBC Olympics .
The on-going relationship between NBC Olympics and Cisco for more than a decade of Olympic Games coverage has seen the partners continue to advance broadcast capabilities thanks to IP
Dan Robertson , VP NBC Olympics IT , said : “ NBC Olympics continues to push the boundaries of sports production on a multitude of platforms , and together we will mark another milestone during the Tokyo Olympics with the first all-IP International Broadcast Center .
“ Just as 1964 was a watershed moment to bring the experience of the games to viewers at home , this summer will redefine how we experience the games across any screen . This is a clear example of how Cisco , together with our customers , is redefining the Internet for the Future to do more and connect more people .”
MSC deploys SAP on Google Cloud for reliable infrastructure
Google Cloud is supporting MSC Industrial Supply ’ s companywide initiative to power its business systems with data and modernize its core business and IT infrastructure in the cloud .
MSC , a premier distributor of metalworking and maintenance , repair , and operations products and services to industrial customers throughout North America , and Google Cloud have announced a partnership that will help drive MSC ’ s Digital Transformation and transition to a cloud-first company .
As part of this transition , MSC has moved its SAP systems into a Google Cloud environment to drive greater scalability and flexibility . This has enabled MSC to leverage cloud analytics capabilities and derive greater value out of its existing business data , including data from its SAP applications .
MSC also has deployed a new data cloud , leveraging Google Cloud products like BigQuery , which significantly reduces the time needed to manage and analyze data . a more flexible , scalable platform to support our customers and suppliers ,” said Charlie Bonomo , Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for MSC .
“ We are undertaking a Digital Transformation towards creating a world-class customer experience . Modernizing our business-critical infrastructure in the cloud is a significant first step towards enabling
“ We are delighted to work with Google Cloud as one of our transformation partners in building a new foundation to support MSC ’ s growth and success for years to come .”
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