Vitranc Cup Alpine Race 2025: where speed meets connectivity with HPE Aruba Networking

ORG. TEND d.o.o. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium help speed media coverage of famous event

March 11, 2025

view of a ski slope with a blue sky and the sun prominent — The Vitranc Cup is an annual FIS Alpine Ski World Cup competition, held since 1961 in Kranjska Gora, Upper Carniola, Slovenia. For Giant slalom, Kranjska Gora is considered one of the most prestigious and challenging locations in the world. Photo credit: Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium

The Alpine Ski World Cup races in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, are the season highlight of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup for both men and women. The Vitranc Cup for male skiers took place between March 1 and 2, 2025 with the women’s event earlier in January. At both of the events, technology was at the heart of the media facilities centered on HPE Aruba Networking solutions provided by ORG. TEND d.o.o and Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium.

interior of a media centre with rows of tables and chairs and a large screen at the end of the room — Providing the best information technology, keeping results up to date and ensuring complete reliability of the systems is a major task at sports events like the Vitranc Cup. Photo credit: ORG. TEND d.o.o.

Bringing this long-standing competition to a wide audience is essential, making strong media coverage a key factor in the event’s success. ORG. TEND d.o.o. played a crucial role by equipping the press room with the necessary technology, allowing media representatives to follow the prestigious downhill race in real time and maintain fast, reliable connection with the world.

In the media center a 10G switch Aruba 2930M ensured a reliable wired connection and power supply to the access points while wireless connectivity was ensured by powerful Wi-Fi 6E Aruba AP-635 and Aruba AP-505H Wi-Fi 6 access points.

“For more than 20 consecutive years, we have ensured excellent IT conditions for all journalists and, of course, the up-to-date information on the website for all those who did not watch the downhill events live at the location. In providing a fast, secure and reliable wireless network, we used HPE Aruba Networking technology provided by Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium” explained ORG. TEND company director Aleš Polajnko.

a gathering of people seen inside a media centre — Inside the busy media center with journalists from the world’s sports media using the facilities. Photo credit: ORG. TEND d.o.o.

With almost 20 years of experience in wired and wireless networking, HPE Aruba Networking leverages telemetry data from over a million wired, wireless, and SD-WAN devices. Its AI-driven capabilities detect anomalies and offer reliable, actionable insights for network administrators. Additionally, HPE Aruba Networking NaaS ensures a fully optimized, secure, and continuously updated network through a subscription model, eliminating the need for upfront capital investment.

As a trusted partner of Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium, ORG. TEND d.o.o. delivers high-quality IT solutions, services, and equipment while providing industry-leading security solutions from top global manufacturers.

More about Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium

Hewlett Packard Enterprise operated by Selectium serves as the local representative of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) in Slovenia. It is a renowned technology company with a comprehensive range of high-quality IT solutions, services, and products designed to assist customers in optimizing their IT environments. It provides innovative technologies that empower organizations to transition to a hybrid infrastructure, safeguard and manage business data, and foster increased productivity and essential agility in the market. In today’s business landscape, these capabilities are indispensable for successful operations.