Modernizing a major museum’s IT network for the next era of research and cultural experiences

Published on 9 Jun 2025, 17:22

With operations spread across centuries-old buildings, a major European museum struggled to keep up with the growing demands of digital research, global collaboration, and immersive visitor experiences. Their current IT network infrastructure couldn’t keep up. The museum needed a network that could support real-time data and bandwidth-intense applications like 3D artefact models, data sharing and collaboration with other research institutions and museums around the world.

To complicate the challenge, the museum itself encompasses precious historical sites where installation of technologies needed the most delicate approach to preserve the structures.

Nokia delivered an Optical LAN solution that is ultra-fast, energy-efficient, and designed with preservation in mind. With minimal physical impact on the buildings, our fiber network enabled:

• Reliable high-speed connectivity needed for research and collaboration
• Centralized network management & real-time monitoring for ease of deployment and maintenance
• Reduced operational costs and complexity
• Preservation of the historic integrity of the various museum sites with low-impact installation

Today, the museum is empowered for global collaboration and future growth, delivering enhanced experiences for every visitor.

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