ReStream in Cascais: a managed business network with Wi-Fi 6, Layer 3 switching and Starlink backup

ReStream is one of the most widely used livestreaming platforms in the world, with more than 2 million users. It allows simultaneous streaming to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, Twitch and more than 30 other platforms, with unified chat, custom branding, engagement tools and real-time audience analytics. It is used by SMEs, content creators, companies and digital broadcasters.

For a company like this, the office network is a direct working tool: intensive data traffic, low latency and zero tolerance for operator outages. Discover the platform at restream.io.

Network core: Layer 3 switching and certified cabling

• Layer 3 PoE switches Several enterprise-class devices that power the access points and route traffic between segments.
• Certification Every network point tested and documented.
• Dedicated rack Professional organisation for straightforward maintenance.
• Performance High availability and low latency for heavy traffic.

High-density Wi-Fi 6

• Full coverage Several Wi-Fi 6 access points distributed across the office.
• Cloud management Centralised console with continuous monitoring.
• Segmentation Separate networks for greater security and performance.

Next-generation firewall

Advanced filtering, intrusion prevention (IPS) and granular access control, to the standard expected of a global technology company. See managed firewalls.

Starlink as a backup connection

The Starlink solution kicks in automatically if the main operator fails, keeping the office online and reducing the risk of downtime to a minimum. DataRoad uses the same redundancy approach in its own datacentre.

1. Installation of the Wi-Fi 6 access points, with cloud management and monitoring.
2. Installation of the Starlink solution for redundancy.
3. Installation of the Layer 3 PoE switches.
4. Implementation and configuration of the business-grade firewall.
5. Network certification.
6. Monitoring, alerting and reporting under contract.

As an MSP, DataRoad retains full management of networks, firewalls, wireless and servers, with a service desk, proactive monitoring and availability reports. Find out more about the IT Unlimited model and managed business Wi-Fi.

The ReStream project confirms a trend: companies from the USA, the UK, Spain, Northern Europe and the Middle East turn to DataRoad to manage their offices in Portugal. What they look for:

• A certified team And technical rigour to international standards.
• Speed Immediate response times and on-schedule delivery.
• Network specialisation Wireless, switching and firewalls.
• Critical and distributed environments The capacity to support multiple sites.
• Extended cover 24/7 support available on the Premium 365 plan.

The full case study, with challenge, solution and results, is at ReStream: a network with Wi-Fi 6, firewall and Starlink in Cascais. To plan your infrastructure before going ahead, discover DataRoad’s IT consultancy.

• 24 public contracts: RTP, Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon Faculty of Medicine and SSAP
• France Affiches: IT audit and consultancy at two locations in Paris
• Embassies, international bodies and prestigious companies in Portugal
• The DataRoad website in five languages for international companies

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DataRoad is a premium MSP headquartered in Alfragide with support throughout Portugal. For 11 years it has managed the infrastructure of public bodies, embassies, hotels, clinics and demanding companies, with 232 clients under contract and the Top 5% PME certification awarded by scoring.pt. It covers the full network lifecycle: survey, design, certified structured cabling, switching, firewall and Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7.

• Helpdesk with tickets and defined response times
• Networks and IT for the public sector, with experience across eight public bodies

DataRoad thanks ReStream for its trust and will continue to support the international companies that choose Portugal to grow.

Opening or renewing an office in Portugal? Request a no-obligation proposal at sales@dataroad.pt.

More than 10 workstations · support contract · remote, on-site and telephone support.