De Roma: Network Connectivity

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Always smoothly connected at De Roma thanks to their brand-new network infrastructure

For organizations with a rich history, technological innovation is not always straightforward. But at De Roma, they putting their best foot forward. As the next step in their digitalization, their IT manager, Rob Gielen, wanted to completely redesign the existing WiFi network. And to assist him with this, he went looking for a suitable partner. Michiel Quintelier, our network specialist, is happy to share how we helped him achieve this.

Tue, 17 June 2025

Michiel Quintelier

Network & Security Consultant, Arxus

New hardware for a historic venue

De Roma is a beautiful old cinema in the heart of Borgerhout, which has since been used as a venue for events for more than six decades. “History really drips from the walls here,” says Rob Gielen, IT manager at De Roma. "But that historical character also brings a lot of challenges, of course. Especially when it comes to technology."

To keep up with the latest digital innovations, De Roma decided to improve the connectivity of their WiFi network. But in order to do that, they needed a new partner. “We were looking for experts that could not only optimize the infrastructure of our internal network, but also provide us with the necessary support and advice,” says Rob.

A powerful and robust network

During the first phase of the project, Rob gave us a tour of the venue and office space to get a clear picture of the physical infrastructure. Based on our observations, we then proposed three possible architecture options. And once the final decision was made, we immediately got started:

A secure, modern infrastructure
We've replaced the entire network, including their WAN connectivity. Additionally, we also updated their LAN and firewalls.
New switches and access points
To boost the capacity of their Internet lines, we've installed beefy access points in strategic locations.
Smoother connectivity between venue and office
Thanks to the new Meraki SD-WAN setup, De Roma is seamlessly connected to their network both in the concert hall and the office building.

A comprehensive cloud dashboard

Aside from their new network, we also provided a central dashboard for Rob. This allows him to see all clients, do cable tests and intuitively make his own adjustments to the current setup. “Thanks to the dashboard, I now have a better overview of our network", Rob says. “And if I need to adjust certain things, I have the right tools at my disposal to take action myself.”

“Supported by an experienced IT partner”

With their future-proof network infrastructure and centralized dashboard, De Roma is always ready to keep up with the latest technologies. And with our team by their side, Rob and his colleagues can focus on what they really love: organizing memorable events.

“To organize good concerts you need good artists”, says Rob. "But IT is the foundation of everything. And from now on we have a reliable partner to support us."

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