Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics A network worthy of the Winter Games
You see a global stage for athletic excellence. We see a self-driving network that makes every moment possible.
Customer: Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
Industry: Sports & Entertainment
Country: Italy
3,000 athletes. 116 events.
One intelligent network.
The Winter Olympics are more than sport—they are a celebration of human spirit. Against the breathtaking backdrop of the Italian Alps, billions will watch stories of courage, resilience, and triumph unfold. But behind every medal moment and every live broadcast is a network that never sleeps—constantly working behind the scenes to ensure the world stays connected to history in the making.
The scale of any Olympics is enormous by nature. This year’s Games are no exception. As the action, grandeur, and drama stream their way across the globe, it’s all being delivered by millions of secure connections so it can be viewed by billions.
Giuseppe Civale
Director of ICT Infrastructure and Venue Technologies Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026
Intelligence that adapts like an athlete
From the slopes to the screens, HPE is connecting the winter games.
Connections at Olympic scale
For the most geographically dispersed Olympics ever—15+ venues spread hundreds of miles apart—HPE’s self-driving network automates management and makes troubleshooting as simple as asking a question.
Performance under pressure
Live streams, athlete data, and fan engagement create unpredictable traffic surges. HPE Mist adapts in real time, preventing issues before they happen and keeping performance rock-solid.
Empowering teams to win
Managing a global network with limited staff is tough. HPE Marvis automates manual tasks so small teams can run massive networks and focus on what matters most.
Confidence in every connection
Athlete data needs airtight security without slowing performance. HPE builds in Zero Trust and AI-powered threat detection across every endpoint—from laptops to wearables.
Featured products & solutions
The Games are built on unrepeatable athletic moments that occur live in the venue, and broadcast remotely to the world. Our network needs the highest grade of performance and stability—from the data center down to each access point.
Giuseppe Civale
Director of ICT Infrastructure and Venue Technologies Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026
Ready for the ultimate stage
The Winter Games are a symphony of motion, emotion, and technology. And behind it all is a network built to perform under pressure—because when billions are watching, every connection is a heartbeat.
With a proven track record powering the world’s most demanding enterprises, HPE Networking is ready for the ultimate stage.
This is more than connectivity. It’s history in the making.
Discover how our self-driving network powers the Games
Frequently asked questions
What is HPE’s role in the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics?
HPE is the official Network Equipment Hardware Partner for Milano Cortina 2026, providing the advanced AI‑native networking technology that keeps every venue, athlete, media team, and operational system reliably connected.
Why is this Olympic Games especially demanding from a technology standpoint?
Milano Cortina 2026 is the most geographically expansive Winter Games ever, covering 25 venues across Northern Italy and supporting more than 1 million connected devices. This requires a network with exceptional reliability, scale, and intelligence.
How does AI improve the experience at the Games?
AI helps keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes—from live streaming and scoring systems to athlete performance tools—by analyzing data instantly and resolving issues before anyone notices them.
Unlike traditional networks that add AI later, HPE’s network is built with AI at its core from day one. This allows it to automatically identify issues, predict problems, and optimize experiences in real time—crucial for an event with millions of simultaneous connections.
How does HPE keep the Olympic network secure?
Security is built directly into the network, not added on later. Every user and device is continuously authenticated, and AI‑powered tools monitor threats across all venues to keep sensitive data—like athlete information and broadcast feeds—protected.
How does HPE ensure the Olympics run without connectivity issues?
HPE provides a high‑performance data center foundation purpose‑built for massive workloads, ensuring that every result, livestream, and critical system runs smoothly and without interruption. The AI‑native system automatically adjusts bandwidth and prioritizes important traffic—keeping the network stable even during peak moments, such as medal events or record‑breaking wins.
What equipment is powering the Games?
The solution includes hundreds of routers, firewalls, switches, Mist Edge systems, thousands of access points, and full Access Assurance capabilities—forming a unified, secure, high‑performance network across all venues.
Why choose HPE for an event of this magnitude?
HPE brings proven global experience, purpose‑built AI‑native technology, embedded security, and industry‑leading performance—exactly what’s required to support one of the world’s most complex and high‑profile sporting events.