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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\u201cStaging a global spectacle like the Eurovision Song Contest to hundreds of millions of viewers around the world was a massive triumph for our area \u2013 and one that was made possible, in part, by our world-class infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThrough LCR Connect, we\u2019re delivering the fastest internet speeds in the country and positioning ourselves at the forefront of the UK\u2019s digital revolution \u2013 and stand ready to attract the thousands of well-paid jobs and training opportunities it will bring to our area. We\u2019ve shown the world that nowhere is more capable, or qualified, to host global events than the Liverpool City Region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The network, which is on track to be completed this year, is designed to significantly improve connectivity, and will support internet access for businesses and other organisations, making the city region among the best-connected areas of the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Working with the BBC, technology partners and the National Cyber Security Centre, experts from LCR Connect and joint venture partners ITS and NGE provided the design and deployment of the network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Utilising the ITS Faster Britain full fibre network, the solution ensured Eurovision 2023 was broadcast to the largest global audience in the contest\u2019s history, as well as providing connectivity to the world\u2019s media, audience members and visitors in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ahead of the event, organisers had been especially alert to a possible cyber-attack after Italian police thwarted attempts by pro-Russian hackers to disrupt last year\u2019s event in Turin, so network security was a central element to this year\u2019s planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To ensure resilience, the solution encompassed completely diverse routes from the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool to independent locations in London, where internet traffic was handed off to the BBC and the European Broadcasting Union, allowing the show to be beamed around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And ITS, in partnership with leading security experts NTT, also provided protection for the public facing internet traffic at the arena, defending against distributed denial-of-service (DDOS) attacks, a tactic commonly used by cyber-criminals.<\/p>\nSteve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cThe vision of LCR Connect is to provide a world-leading full fibre network to the City Region, and this weekend that has been in evidence. We were delighted to work with multi-agency colleagues to deliver this event in Liverpool to a global audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur network and security measures have enabled broadcasters to take this spectacle to its biggest ever audience, providing reliable connectivity to visitors across the city, and contributed to a memorable week of celebrations across the City Region \u2013 it really does show the power of connectivity. I would like to thank the technical teams that have enabled such a successful event.\u201d<\/p>\nDaren Baythorpe, CEO of ITS<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cEurovision 2023 has been placed under the sign of unity, which is also one of NGE\u2019s values, demonstrated each day by the work our teams carry out together with the Liverpool City Region and our partner ITS to bring high-speed internet in the region.\u201cWe are thrilled to have contributed to the successful delivery of this major European event, with the construction of a reliable and transformative infrastructure for local businesses and communities. A shout out to our Liverpool teams for their commitment.\u201d<\/p>\nScott Bicknell, UK Managing Director of NGE<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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