Project
Amptec delivers new data center for RTL
RTL Belgium
31-01-2024 / Broadcast /RTL Belgium, a long-time Amptec customer, recently approached Amptec for the complete integration and delivery of their new data center. This was a complex project that involved bringing together the right suppliers – and managing and coordinating them – as well as developing and integrating Amptec’s own solutions for cabling and fiberoptics.
Initially RTL was looking at renewing their TV production platform with a view to migrating to an IP infrastructure. However, it quickly became apparent that in order to do so, they’d need a new data center; the old data center lacked sufficient rack space, had inadequate HVAC systems and not enough space for the specific cabling required to support the new equipment that would be required as part of an IP infrastructure.
The project was entrusted to Amptec who managed the specifications and the tenders – Rittal Racks were selected for the manufacture and supply of technical cabinets, whilst ETI Verbiest were retained for the electrical requirements.
“Amptec proposed very good solutions, with excellent partners, and established excellent collaboration among the various stakeholders.”
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Other responsibilities included management of the order, delivery and installation of racks, cold aisles and cooling equipment; study and management of electrical distribution in the racks; study and management of the technical floor and cable passages; structured pre-wiring (fiber & copper); installation and wiring of the meet-me-rack (fiber) where all the fiber connections of the building arrive and all the patching occurs for distribution elsewhere.
According to RTL’s Thierry Peters, the entire project went very smoothly and was delivered on time and to budget. “Amptec proposed very good solutions, with excellent partners, and established excellent collaboration among the various stakeholders.”
RTL Belgium
Av. Jacques Georgin 2
1030 Schaerbeek
Belgium
https://www.rtlplay.be