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'Our work for Milano-Cortina is helping create a new generation of network': HPE tells us what it takes to be the network backbone of the 2026 Winter Olympics

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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina was one of the most demanding in modern times, being spread across three regions in northern Italy, making it the most geographically-widespread games ever.

So with over 3,000 athletes needing reliable coverage and connection over 40 sites and venues at locations across 22,000 square kilometers, the challenge was set for HPE, the official network equipment hardware partner of the Winter Olympics.

TechRadar Pro went to the Milan to find out more on just what has gone into such a monumental effort.

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