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ReStream, a US technology company based in Texas and a global leader in multi-channel livestreaming, needed a network worthy of a worldwide streaming operation at its Cascais office. DataRoad - IT Services and Consulting installed and renewed the entire network infrastructure — Layer 3 PoE switching, Wi-Fi 6, an enterprise firewall and a redundant Starlink connection — and went on to manage it under an IT Unlimited contract.
Who ReStream is
A technology company headquartered in the US (Texas), ReStream enables live streaming to multiple channels simultaneously and is a global leader in this segment. When it set up in Portugal, it looked for a local partner able to meet the standards required by its headquarters.
Project requirements
- Performance A fast network for a global streaming operation.
- Security Enterprise-grade perimeter protection.
- Availability Robust, redundant internet connectivity.
- Local management A trusted partner in Portugal for everything.
The architecture installed
| Layer | Solution | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Core | Layer 3 PoE switches | High-performance routing and power for the access points |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 | Fast, reliable coverage throughout the office |
| Perimeter | Enterprise firewall | Network security and protection |
| Internet | Starlink | Redundant connection for continuity |
| Operations | Continuous monitoring | Early detection of faults across the infrastructure |
Everything was covered by an IT Unlimited maintenance and consultancy contract, with full management of the infrastructure and the IT estate in Portugal.
Results
- Office ready — a new, complete network in Cascais, prepared for a global operation.
- Fast network — Wi-Fi 6 and a high-performance Layer 3 PoE core.
- Continuity — enterprise firewall and a redundant Starlink connection.
- Ongoing management — continuous monitoring and IT Unlimited support.
DataRoad IT Unlimited
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A local IT partner for international companies
For foreign organisations operating in Portugal, DataRoad is the technical point of contact on the ground: high-performance infrastructure, network security and the ability to meet the standards set by headquarters abroad. We also support companies in Europe and the US.
We take full responsibility for the solution: technical specification, equipment procurement integrated into the project, installation, configuration, testing, training and ongoing support.
- IT Unlimited Unlimited support at a fixed cost, remote and on-site.
- Networks and structured cabling Design, installation, certification, Layer 3 switching and PoE.
- Enterprise Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 Coverage survey, cloud management, segmentation and isolated guest networks.
- Managed firewalls Perimeter protection and traffic control.
- Servers, backups and recovery NAS and centralised backups.
- Video surveillance Continuous recording.
- Monitoring and reporting Automatic alerts and proactive interventions; 24/7 on Premium 365.
- Multi-platform Windows and Apple, with full management of the IT estate.
About DataRoad
DataRoad is a premium managed IT services provider (MSP), headquartered in Alfragide with support across the whole of Portugal. Since 2015 it has managed the infrastructure of hotels, clinics, embassies, universities, multinationals and demanding SMEs. It has 232 clients and the Top 5% PME certification, awarded by scoring.pt.
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