Dorna Sports Selects Providius for Network Visibility, Monitoring, and Analysis

Providius, a leader in network visibility and media analysis solutions, is providing real-time network observability for Dorna Sports, the exclusive commercial and television rights holder for MotoGP and other world-renowned motorcycle racing championships.

Dorna Sports is leveraging Providius Network Visibility (NVRT) and Media Analysis (BMG) platforms to gain unparalleled insights into its network performance and optimize its infrastructure. With these software platforms, Dorna’s team ensures seamless media delivery, reduces downtime, and maintains operational excellence during globally broadcast MotoGP events.

Dorna Sports is now using NVRT (Network Visualization & Real-time Telemetry) from Providius to monitor its networks.

Marc Jové Renon, Technical Manager for Media Content, Technical and Production Department at Dorna Sports, says using Providius’ Network Visibility and Media Analysis products has been a game-changer for the Dorna team.

“Their intuitive interfaces make it easy to navigate, and the depth of analytics provided has given us invaluable insights into our network’s performance,” he says. “We’ve seen reduced downtime. The real-time monitoring features are impressive, enabling us to address issues before they impact our operations proactively. The Providius support team has been very responsive and helpful. Providius has impressed us and fast become an essential part of our operations.”

Providius Sr. Director of Product Management, Tony Zare says it’s a privilege to support Dorna Sports as they deliver world-class motorsport coverage to a global audience.

“Our software is designed to simplify the complexities of real-time media and network operations, ensuring reliability and performance for high-profile events like MotoGP,” he adds.

Providius tracks network traffic, including multicasts and PTP, in real-time and provides metrics on bandwidth, latency, jitter, and more. This provides Dorna with the actionable feedback needed to maintain uninterrupted broadcasting to millions of MotoGP fans worldwide.

Benefits of NVRT, for example, include proactive identification and resolution of network performance issues, reducing potential disruptions to media services. NVRT also optimizes resource utilization, reducing downtime, and preventing costly network outages or performance degradations. And, lastly, by continuously monitoring for suspicious activities, vulnerabilities, and compliance violations, NVRT helps fortify network defenses and safeguard sensitive data on a 24/7 basis.