Local Radio Station Leverages Innovative Technology to Stay On Air During Hardware Failure
2024年7月30日 - 7:00PM
A local California radio station, KRYZ 98.5 FM, located in
Mariposa, California, recently utilized NoPorts, an innovative
secure remote access technology from Atsign, to maintain its
broadcast signal despite a hardware malfunction. This story
highlights the real-world benefits of secure remote access
solutions for organizations with geographically dispersed
infrastructure.
The Challenge
KRYZ experienced a hardware failure at its transmitter site,
causing the station to go off the air. Traditionally, such an event
would necessitate an on-site visit to repair or replace the
hardware, resulting in lost broadcast time.
The Solution
KRYZ monitors its broadcast signal in real time using Atsign
technology, ensuring prompt detection of any issues
(see https://www.kryzradio.org/transmitter). So, it was
natural for them to turn to Atsign's NoPorts, a secure remote
access solution that eliminates exposed ports and utilizes
zero-trust architecture to solve the problem. The NoPorts solution
allowed the station to:
- Maintain a Secure network: NoPorts' zero-trust
approach minimizes the risk of network attacks by eliminating the
need for exposed ports.
- Recover their broadcast quickly: Despite the
hardware failure, NoPorts enabled KRYZ to quickly spin up a virtual
machine in the cloud, allowing them to resume broadcasting.
- Gain secure remote desktop access: Utilizing
NoPorts' new "npt" functionality, a team member in Bermuda remotely
accessed the newly installed PC at the transmitter site to
configure the broadcasting software.
The Impact
By leveraging Atsign's technology, KRYZ minimized downtime and
ensured their local community continued to receive vital news and
entertainment. This case study demonstrates the value of secure
remote access solutions for organizations with geographically
dispersed infrastructure.
Quotes
- "At KRYZ, staying on the air and delivering news and
entertainment to our local community is our top priority. When our
transmitter hardware failed, we were worried about the downtime and
the impact it would have on our listeners. Thankfully, thanks to
Atsign's NoPorts technology, we were able to quickly diagnose the
problem, get back on air with a virtual machine, and even remotely
configure the software at our transmitter site from hundreds of
miles away. NoPorts was a lifesaver and helped us minimize
disruption for our listeners." - Jeanne-Ann Pine,
Chairperson of the Board of Directors for the Mariposa Community
Radio which host KRYZ-LPFM 98.5
- "This situation at KRYZ perfectly demonstrates the real-world
benefits of secure remote access solutions. NoPorts' zero-trust
architecture and elimination of exposed ports not only provided
KRYZ with a secure way to monitor their broadcast signal but also
enabled them to take swift action during a hardware failure. We're
proud that our technology helped KRYZ stay on air and continue
serving their community." - Colin Constable, Atsign
Cofounder and CTO
Additional Information:
- Learn more about KRYZ 98.5 FM: https://www.kryzradio.org/
- Learn more about Atsign's NoPorts
technology: https://www.noports.com/
- See KRYZ transmitter real time monitoring using Atsign
technology https://www.kryzradio.org/transmitter
Contact Information:
Scott HetheringtonMedia@atsign.com415-377-1046
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