Seamless internet connectivity for journalists keeps Slovenian downhill ski racers up to speed

Solution chosen was based on HPE Aruba Networking Wi-Fi 6E technology, delivered by the local HPE, operated by Selectium team

exterior view of an international downhill ski event — Photo credit: ORG. TEND

At the beginning of 2026, for the seventh consecutive year, Kranjska Gora in Slovenia hosted the Women’s Alpine Skiing World Cup races, part of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup, on the renowned Podkoren slope. Although the event is no longer officially called the Golden Fox, with the last edition held two years ago, the tradition of world-class women’s skiing remains strong, bringing together the world’s top athletes and numerous international media teams.

What do all top-tier sporting events have in common? Seamless connectivity that allows news to travel around the world in real time. To ensure uninterrupted coverage of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup event, the organizers returned to ORG. TEND d. o. o., a trusted local technology partner, giving it the job to provide modern and reliable internet connectivity in the press tent.

A media center is seen with desks, snacks for journalists and screens on the wall — Journalists expect excellent digital access to enable them to send their news items around the world. Photo credit: ORG TEND

The solution chosen was based on HPE Aruba Networking Wi-Fi 6E technology, delivered by the local HPE, operated by Selectium team, which supports partners with enterprise-grade networking solutions tailored to high-performance environments.

Wi-Fi 6E is key for high-demand events: “For journalists, fast, secure, and stable internet connectivity is essential. By using the latest Wi-Fi 6E technology, we ensured seamless access to race data, results, and multimedia content, while also providing optimal connectivity for remote work and journalists’ mobile devices” explained Aleš Polajnko, Director of ORG. TEND.

Key benefits of Wi-Fi 6E technology include:

Faster data transmission, even with a high number of simultaneous users
Enhanced security to protect sensitive information
Greater network capacity for multiple connected devices

People are seen inside a media tent with a large display screen behind them. — Inside the busy media tent. Photo credit: ORG. TEND

For many years in Slovenia, ORG. TEND has demonstrated its role as a reliable partner for high-quality IT solutions, working closely with HPE, operated by Selectium to implement advanced networking and security technologies from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Together, ORG.TEND and HPE, operated by Selectium, have delivered robust, secure connectivity that meets the demanding requirements of mission-critical environments.

For all media teams and visitors, coverage of the Women’s World Cup races in Kranjska Gora 2026 was smooth, secure, and free of technical issues – while internet connectivity remained an invisible yet essential foundation of every world-class sporting event.

About HPE, operated by Selectium

HPE, operated by Selectium serves as the local representative of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) in Bulgaria, Croatia, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Serbia and Slovenia. It is a renowned technology company with a comprehensive range of high-quality IT solutions, services, and products designed to assist customers in optimizing their IT environments.

It provides innovative technologies that empower organizations to transition to a hybrid infrastructure, safeguard and manage business data, and foster increased productivity and essential agility in the market. In today’s business landscape, these capabilities are indispensable for successful operations.