Case Study: Leading Gaming Publisher Enhances Connectivity with Nexthop Dark Fibre

A global leader in the gaming industry with a massive online multiplayer platform required a high-capacity, low-latency, and diverse connectivity solution between its data centres and Local Headquarters. The company needed a scalable and secure network infrastructure to ensure seamless cloud access, real-time data synchronization, and network resilience.

Challenges

• Latency Sensitivity: Online gaming demands ultra-low latency to prevent lag and ensure smooth player experiences.
• Bandwidth Demands: Increasing user base and high-definition streaming required scalable bandwidth.
• Network Resilience: The client needed redundant, diverse routes to avoid single points of failure.
• Security Concerns: Protection against unauthorized third-party access was critical.
• Cost Efficiency: Traditional leased lines were expensive, lacked flexibility and customisation.

Solution

Nexthop Dark FibreNexthop provided a customized dark fibre solution with the following key features:

• Dedicated Dark Fibre Network: A private, high-capacity fibre optic backbone connecting the client’s data centres and local headquarters.
• Diverse Routing: Multiple geographically separated paths ensured redundancy and minimal downtime.
• Ultra-Low Latency: Direct fibre links reduced latency significantly compared to shared internet or MPLS.
• Scalability: The client could light up additional wavelengths as demand grew without costly infrastructure changes.
• Enhanced Security: Isolated dark fibre reduced exposure to cyber threats compared to public internet links.
• Cost Efficiency: Eliminated recurring bandwidth costs associated with leased lines.

Implementation

• Nexthop conducted a detailed route survey to ensure optimal fibre paths with minimal interference.
• Deployed dual diverse fibre routes between primary and backup data centres.
• Integrated with the client’s existing SDN (Software-Defined Networking) for dynamic traffic management.
• Provided 24/7 monitoring with SLA-backed uptime guarantees.

Results & Benefits

• 50% Reduction in Latency – Improved real-time network performance.
• 99.999% Uptime – Near-zero downtime due to redundant paths.
• Unlimited Scalability – Easily accommodated traffic spikes during game launches.
• Enhanced Security – Reduced DDoS risks with a private network.
• Lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) – No growing recurring bandwidth costs.

Conclusion

By leveraging Nexthop’s dark fibre solution, the gaming company achieved high-performance, resilient, and future-proof connectivity between its critical infrastructure points. This deployment not only enhanced user experience but also provided a scalable and secure foundation for global expansion.