IT in Beurs van Berlage: Data transport in just one hop
This is the sixth in a series of articles highlighting IT solutions at Beurs van Berlage.
The fewer devices your data needs to pass through, the faster and more reliable the connection. In a historic building like Beurs van Berlage, it’s a challenge to keep the infrastructure minimal without compromising performance. And yet, that’s exactly what we’ve done.
Every fixed internet line or WiFi access point within the Beurs connects via just one network device to its destination. That’s highly unusual—and one of the reasons why clients describe our network as exceptionally fast and stable.
What is a ‘hop’?
A hop refers to the moment when a data packet is transferred from one network device to another. The more hops, the higher the risk of delays. When a client recently asked how many hops were needed to get to the Effectenbeurszaal, my answer surprised him: “Just one.” He was speechless.
Clever network design
What makes our network stand out isn’t just the minimal number of hops—but also the high-performance infrastructure that connects everything. All network devices are linked with dual 40 Gbps fiber-optic lines, ensuring speed, stability, and redundancy—even during major conferences and hybrid events.
Even WiFi traffic benefits from this intelligent setup. When a guest connects to one of our access points, their data only makes one hop to reach its destination. It’s seamless, fast, and completely transparent to the user.
Stay tuned for more IT insights and smart solutions from Beurs van Berlage.