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Portera helps sailors achieve success at 2024 World Championships
The platform means sailors can observe , evaluate and mine race data .
Odile van Aanholt credited the Portera data platform as part of the reason for her duo ’ s success at the 2024 World Championships in Lanzarote . “ We can look at the data to get the facts and clarify , ‘ Am I overthinking this ? Or is this something I can improve on ?’” she said . “ Going through the data at the end of the day is really useful .”
Portera has helped four Dutch sailors achieve gold and silver medal success at the 2024 World Championships
Portera , a technology and business transformation consultancy , has helped four Dutch sailors achieve gold and silver medal success at the 2024 World Championships in Lanzarote following the development of a data platform that can be used to improve performance on the water .
Sailors Annette Duetz and Odile van Aanholt won gold in the 49er FX class , while Bart Lambriex and Floris van de Werken claimed silver in the 49er class . All four athletes have been using the Portera platform , which provides a complete set of post-race performance data in an intuitive interface .
The Portera platform collects performance data from multiple sources , including on-board instrumentation . By connecting SAP Sailing data via an API , scraping race data from various public data sources using robotic process automation and building advanced data aggregation , manipulation and presentation processes , insight can be presented for use in the form of a handy ‘ dashboard ’ that is immediately ready after the day ’ s races .
RETN enhances Copenhagen-Stockholm network connectivity
RETN , a leading independent global network services provider , has announced a 900 kilometre backbone upgrade in Denmark and Sweden , that will boost connectivity between Copenhagen and Stockholm .
Utilising Infinera ’ s cutting-edge equipment , the deployment of the latest-generation EDFA and Raman amplifiers specifically optimised for modern flex-grid DWDM systems , increases configuration flexibility , accelerates implementation and improves reliability .
The upgrade introduces additional redundancy across the Copenhagen Metro area and reinforces network resilience between Copenhagen – Stockholm and existing routes between Copenhagen – Hamburg .
It establishes a more direct and efficient route between Malmö and Copenhagen via the Øresundsbron , the iconic bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden , thereby eliminating the need for subsea cables .
To further bolster reliability , RETN has reduced the amplifier count from 10 to nine by utilising more powerful units , diminishing potential failure points and lowering power consumption .
“ The switch to a modern flex-grid generation system enhances Spectrum efficiency and allows for higher bandwidth , in a route engineered to accommodate vast data capacities . These enhancements cater to the surging demand for high-capacity , secure and reliable Internet and data services , and offer additional supplier diversity . We look forward to adding new routes in the region ,” said Timur Pertenava , Commercial Director of Nordic and Baltics at RETN .
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