- Lumen Technologies (LUMN, Financial) partners with Churchill Downs Racetrack to implement Network-as-a-Service for the 151st Kentucky Derby.
- Network capacity increases from 2-3 Gbps to nearly 200 Gbps during Derby Week to accommodate over 385,000 annual visitors.
- Lumen's NaaS provides dynamic, on-demand high-capacity connectivity for media, vendor support, and guest Wi-Fi across 83 race days annually.
Lumen Technologies (LUMN) has joined forces with Churchill Downs Racetrack to enhance connectivity for the 151st Kentucky Derby through the implementation of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS). This upgrade is crucial to meet the digital demands of the event, where network usage surges from a typical 2-3 Gbps to nearly 200 Gbps daily during Derby Week.
The technological enhancement caters to more than 385,000 visitors annually, offering high-capacity, secure connections for media coverage, vendor support, and guest Wi-Fi. This is achieved by replacing traditional hardwired circuits with a dynamic, on-demand NaaS platform, allowing instant scalability to match event demands.
Lumen's network infrastructure supports operations throughout 83 race days each year, handling critical functions such as veterinary services, security systems, and mutuel platforms. Additionally, the network extends to the backside community, providing essential connectivity for equestrians and their families, facilitating communication and educational services.
