TeamPeople, a specialist in scalable workforce solutions for creative media production and AV, is using the Dejero GateWay network aggregation solution to maintain reliable and secure connectivity for its live and pre-recorded virtual event productions. The company relies on this technology to support crucial virtual forums where world leaders and government officials participate from remote locations.
Key Features of Dejero's Solution
The GateWay M6E6 device serves as the primary firewall and backup internet connectivity at TeamPeople’s headquarters, which houses three IP-based control rooms. These control rooms decode feeds from cameras in studios or remote locations, as well as platforms like Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, and Zoom. The solution enables both private and public events to be live-streamed or recorded, incorporating content from multiple sources including TeamPeople's studios in Washington D.C. and other deployment sites.
Resilient Connectivity and Security
According to Sarah Doyle, technical director of Virtual Services at TeamPeople, the Dejero GateWay offers unmatched resilience through its ability to aggregate networks from various carriers. If the dedicated fiber line drops below the bandwidth threshold, the system automatically switches to another IP network, such as bonded cellular, without interrupting the event.
The solution’s Smart Blending Technology combines connectivity from diverse local cellular and other IP network providers, creating a virtual ‘network of networks’ that enhances coverage area and reliability. This feature ensures that if fiber connectivity fails, packets can be rerouted in real-time across alternative connection paths.
User-Friendly Security
Doyle highlights the GateWay’s ease of use and security features, noting that opening secure ports takes just seconds compared to the weeks of advanced planning and network engineering required with traditional firewalls. This capability is crucial for accessing private networks and data secured behind corporate and government firewalls.
Enhancing Accessibility
TeamPeople’s TeamStream platform leverages Dejero’s connectivity solutions to make important events more accessible, addressing language barriers, hearing impairments, and visual disabilities. This collaboration with Dejero allows the company to push technological boundaries in enabling broader access to these critical forums.