Case Study: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre achieves secure, reliable high-performance Wi-Fi for 10,000 users with Check Point Software

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Check Point Gateway and Management Appliance with Software Blades

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) hosts more than 1,100 events a year and needed to provide reliable public Wi‑Fi for up to 10,000 concurrent devices while maintaining strong security, content and application control, zero downtime, and high throughput without being overly restrictive.

MCEC deployed Check Point gateway and management appliances with Software Blades (Application Control, URL Filtering, Firewall, IPS, Antivirus, VPN, and centralized management), consolidating multiple functions on a single device. The solution enabled granular application and web controls, simplified administration, reduced hardware and management costs, and delivered the stability and performance MCEC required—resulting in no unplanned outages, positive client feedback, and confident delivery of secure, high‑performing event connectivity.

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Daniel Johnston

Information and Communications Technology Manager