Aug 21 2014
RiT Technologies Ltd., a leading provider of structured cabling solutions and intelligent infrastructure management for enterprises, announced today it has supplied the communications network for Moscow's Spartak Stadium, which is a technological cutting edge stadium that will host the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Moscow's Spartak Stadium
The project was deployed by Lanit, a leading system integrator in Russia. The communications infrastructure of the stadium utilizes both copper and fiber optic solutions made by RiT Technologies. Lanit built dozens of kilometers of cable routes and installed thousands of subscriber access points.
"We are very happy with our collaboration with RiT Technologies. The company provided us with high-quality, productive communications solutions. I would like to emphasize the successful and timely logistical work carried out by RiT Technologies distributor – Landata" – said Maxim Fedorov, the leader of Spartak Stadium Project.
Evgeniy Shevchenko, a technical director of the network integration department in Lanit said:
"We are happy that construction of this communication infrastructure in this largely unique project was implemented using solutions provided by RiT Technologies. Apart from this, Lanit designed and implemented IT and multimedia infrastructure systems. Wherever it was provided by the project we used the products and solutions of RiT."
"RiT was chosen for this project as a result of the high performance and reliance of its offered components and systems, recognition and trust of RiT as a brand in the Russian market as well as the quick delivery and strong technical support carried out by our distributor.
"This is a significant achievement which creates a base for the future 2018 FIFA World Cup projects, the planning of which is taking place at this very moment," commented Mr. Motti Hania, RiT's CEO.
"The RiT range of high-density cabling products, based on innovative technology supports the highest bandwidths including Wi-Fi and online video.
"It is expected that all stadiums of 2018 World Cup will have Wi-Fi as the leagues and teams are aware of the importance of creating a connected environment – the one where the fans can easily get access to information updates, share their experience and get connected with the team as well as take part in the game via mobile devices.
"The project is a part of RiT's global strategy to increase its presence in structuring cabling products for networks. RiT has a history of developing innovative solutions for cabling products, for instance, we were the pioneers in starting to use intellectual components in cable solutions for networks.
"We believe that our range of cutting-edge structured cabling products have positioned us as a leading supplier for this market" concluded Mr. Hania.