he Denver Broncos now depend on Check Point ’ s cybersecurity

With a combination of Check Point CloudGuard , Quantum and Harmony , the Broncos will leverage a unified platform that provides a single pane of glass to seamlessly protect their network , perimeter and cloud applications .

Empower Field at Mile High seats over 75,000 people – all of whom expect fast WiFi connectivity and secure e-commerce experiences . The network also carries highly sensitive data – deeming it essential the data stays private and protected from data breaches .

“ During games and concerts , we push up to 25 terabytes of WiFi data through the firewalls . We rely on Check Point to quarterback our security by proactively preventing cyberattacks from disrupting operations ,” said Russ Trainor , Senior Vice President of Information Technology , Denver Broncos .

Harmony Endpoint and CloudGuard provide the Broncos ’ IT team with the full visibility of the stadium ’ s connected devices and cloudbased applications that is needed to deliver a seamless fan experience , while also driving efficiency for the team .

This enables the Broncos to provide secure connectivity to fans and employees accessing applications and other resources – both on-premises and remotely . Check Point ’ s security platform helps the Broncos fulfill its security and business requirements .

xtreme Networks and Retail Systems Research ( RSR ) have released a new report titled The World is Connected : The Store

Must Be Too , which found that retailers are most challenged by creating innovative in-store experiences that meet consumer expectations , the increasing demands on network bandwidth and emerging cybersecurity threats .

However , despite 75 % of respondents saying demands on network bandwidth were a major concern , the study found that the most successful retailers have leaned into Wi-Fi solutions to improve both in-store experiences and overall store operations . The survey

polled 114 executives of global retail operations ranging from US $ 100 million to US $ 5 billion plus in annual revenue .

Norman Rice , Chief Operating Officer , Extreme Networks , said : “ The results of the research are clear : leaning into technology to create engaging and

Norman Rice , Chief Operating Officer , Extreme Networks

impactful in-store experiences drives better financial results . Extreme helps retailers create the store of the future – with the network as the strategic hub of experiences and efficiency . This includes everything from connecting temperature sensors to the network to avoid food and drug spoilage , to automating electronic shelf labels based on supply and demand , to delivering real-time offers through the store app . The connected store is no longer the future , it ’ s the now .”

Brian Kilcourse , Managing Partner , Retail Systems Research , said : “ It ’ s clear that those that have made the investment in their network as a strategic hub are seeing that directly impact both the top and bottom line of their business .”

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