ARTICLE
Data Centers: New Frontier for Broadcast in Era of Live Streaming
By Phil Langley | September 17, 2025
Read Time: 4 Minutes
Why Data Centers Are the Future of Live Broadcasting
As live streaming becomes the norm for major events, broadcasters are facing a critical infrastructure challenge. Traditional broadcast centers can’t keep up with the demands of ultra-low latency, high bandwidth and global reach – capabilities that data centers are uniquely positioned to deliver.
This article by Wesco’s Phil Langley, Vice President and General Manager of Global Enterprise A/V and UCC, explores how broadcasters are shifting to data center-based models to meet the expectations of modern audiences. Learn how this transition enables scalable operations, enhanced content delivery and robust security. Plus, discover the growing role of A/V integrators in managing and maintaining these digital-first environments.
This article was originally published in September 2025 by Installation. Reprinted with permission of the publisher.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Phil Langley
Vice President and General Manager, Global Enterprise A/V and UCC, Wesco
Phil’s extensive background in power distribution and substation control set the stage for an early entry in the European pro A/V industry. He has consistently led in nearly every facet of the enterprise A/V space from consultancies to system integrators and with global manufacturers like Bose, AMX and Harman as well as with ICT distributors across the globe.