Behind the Scenes: How Backstage Networks Ensures Flawless Connectivity for Corporate Events

At high-stakes events like corporate conferences, product launches or global summits, every moment matters. Every keynote, breakout session and live stream must be delivered seamlessly to both in-person and virtual audiences around the world. Behind the scenes, Backstage Networks works tirelessly to deliver flawless connectivity—when any interruption could derail the event’s success.

When Internet Matters Most: The Stakes at Live Corporate Events

David Bauman, founder and CEO of Backstage Networks, understands these stakes intimately: “In live events, you cannot afford downtime. The show must go on—whether that’s a keynote, a product reveal or a CEO town hall.”

Backstage Networks delivers managed internet services and technology solutions for some of the world’s most visible and demanding events—from corporate conferences and brand activations to large-scale trade shows and high-profile media events.

Many venues are not equipped with the capacity, technical expertise or flexibility required to meet the needs of modern, connected experiences. And that’s where Backstage Networks steps in, providing high-bandwidth, ultra-reliable, enterprise-grade connectivity.

To enhance their capabilities and scale with the fast-paced demands of live events, Backstage Networks turned to Lumen^® Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)—a modern solution designed for flexibility, reliability and rapid deployment.

Securing Event Success Through Bandwidth on Demand

Building on their history of leveraging traditional services and Vyvx ^® broadcast capabilities from Lumen, Backstage Networks found NaaS to be perfectly aligned with their operational model.

“Our business moves at the speed of events,” David explains. “Service is measured in minutes and days, not months. Lumen’s NaaS model fits perfectly with how we deliver for our clients.”

NaaS gave Backstage Networks the ability to adjust bandwidth on demand, scale quickly for short-duration events and operate under a consumption-based model, offering their clients more agility and cost savings compared to traditional fixed services.

This capability has been transformative for corporate events, where tight setup and teardown schedules and zero-tolerance for connectivity issues demand fast, flawless execution.

Scaling for Events of Any Size

From intimate C-suite forums to 100,000+ attendee technology expos, Backstage Networks has the infrastructure and expertise to scale services to match each event’s unique needs.

“With NaaS, we can scale from one gigabyte to multiple gigabytes and dial back after the event concludes,” David explains. “This allows us to pass cost efficiencies along to our customers while maintaining top-tier service quality.”

This kind of flexible scaling is critical when event needs can shift rapidly, such as accommodating a sudden surge in hybrid attendees, live-streaming demands or interactive tech demos on the show floor.

Leveraging the Lumen Network

A major benefit of partnering with Lumen is access to one of the world’s most extensive and reliable networks.

From major data centers to global content providers, Lumen provides the backbone for low-latency, high-bandwidth performance—essential for real-time communications, secure data handling and flawless streaming.

This robust infrastructure also supports advanced services offered by Backstage Networks, including managed AI-enabled CCTV systems for operational intelligence and enhanced event security.

“Lumen’s network gives us a distinct competitive advantage, especially when events require broadcast-quality reliability and enterprise-grade security,” David notes.

Turning Mission-Critical Connectivity into a Competitive Edge

For many corporate event organizers, network issues have historically been a pain point.

With the combination of Backstage Networks’ expertise and next-generation solutions from Lumen, those challenges are rapidly becoming a thing of the past.

“We come in, deliver rock-solid service with no outages, and ensure our clients have one less thing to worry about,” says David.

As corporate events become increasingly hybrid, interactive and global, Backstage Networks is committed to continuing to innovate alongside partners like Lumen to stay at the forefront of live event technology.

Backstage Networks and Lumen form the ideal team for corporate events because they deliver speed, efficiency and reliability where it matters most.

• Rapid deployment and scalability: NaaS-capable sites can be live within days, delivering secure, scalable internet that keeps pace with fast-moving event timelines.

• Cost efficiency: A usage-based model tailors bandwidth to each event’s actual needs, helping reduce unnecessary costs.

• Operational excellence: The strength of the Lumen network enhances Backstage Networks’ ability to deliver seamless, resilient, enterprise-grade internet at the most critical moments.

Today’s corporate events demand reliable, agile and intelligent connectivity. Whether supporting Fortune 500 conferences, high-stakes product launches or global brand activations, Backstage Networks—powered by advanced technology from Lumen—delivers strong, secure and seamless connections every time.

In an era where every second counts and every connection matters, Backstage Networks remains the trusted partner behind the scenes, helping organizations create extraordinary event experiences with confidence.

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