By @TechRadar
Publication Date: 2026-02-14 06:00:00
He Winter Olympics 2026 Milan-Cortina was one of the most demanding games of modern times, as it was spread across three regions in northern Italy, making it the most geographically extensive game in history.
So, with more than 3,000 athletes needing reliable coverage and connection at 40 sites and venues in locations across 22,000 square kilometers, the challenge was set for HPE, the official networking equipment hardware partner of the Winter Olympics.
“This is more than just connectivity”
“Our work for Milano-Cortina is helping to create a new generation of AI-powered, secure and automated networks,” said Claudio Bassoli, MD, HPE Italia, at a media event in Milan attended by TechRadar Pro.
“This is more than just connectivity, it’s about creating an ecosystem where every interaction, every content and every operational decision is made easier this way… networking…