Intelligent CIO North America Issue 67 | Page 32

INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY
NETWORKING

RUCKUS Networks becomes Official Networking Partner of TGR Haas F1 Team

Ahead of the 2026 F1 season, RUCKUS Networks, a Vistance Networks business, has entered an agreement to be the Official Networking Partner of the TGR Haas F1 Team.

RUCKUS Networks will provide its purpose-driven network solutions to the TGR Haas F1 Team and provide critical race day network operations – allowing the team to deploy an advanced engineering solution with its versatile and high-performing offering. Additionally, it will also deliver a seamless, high-speed Wi-Fi experience for guests of the TGR Haas F1 Team hospitality suite within the paddock.
As part of the partnership, RUCKUS Networks branding will adorn the VF-26 car, driver suit of Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman, team kit and TGR Haas F1 Team garage, alongside digital assets.
The RUCKUS enterprise-grade solutions, designed for the world’ s most advanced enterprise and wireless networks, pitches seamless technology with RUCKUS AI solutions enabling the TGR Haas F1 | Team networks to exceed performance both on and off the track, connecting the team trackside to the factory securely with low latency.
“ Strong, reliable connectivity is fundamental to our global operations, and I’ m pleased to be working with RUCKUS Networks during an important year for the sport,” said Ayao Komatsu, Team Principal, TGR Haas F1 Team.
“ Formula 1 is about speed, efficiency and reliability, and partnering with RUCKUS Networks allows us to showcase how our networking solutions perform in one of the most data-intensive environments in the world.”
Strong, reliable connectivity is fundamental to our global operations, and I’ m pleased to be working with RUCKUS Networks during an important year for the sport.
“ We are expanding our initial partnership to be the Official Networking Partner of the TGR Haas F1 Team, and we couldn’ t be more thrilled,” said Bart Giordano, SVP and President, RUCKUS Networks.
“ Speed and excellence are synonymous for the team, and we know our purposedriven networks can meet and exceed the demand for performance in an ultracompetitive environment.
“ RUCKUS leads the industry with our innovative AI-driven solutions, a competitive edge that will enhance this partnership. We are excited to have our technology continue to enable their networks, and we cannot wait to support the team in another winning season.”
RUCKUS delivers purposedriven networks that offer optimal business outcomes in the most challenging environments of the industries it serves. Sporting and esports teams and event hosts around the world have partnered with RUCKUS to deliver the highperforming purpose-driven networks critical for success in sport. •
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