Case Study: 538 Group achieves scalable, high-performance broadcasting and reliable streaming with LeaseWeb

538 Group - Customer Case Study

The 538 Group is a Dutch media company that operates Radio 538, SLAM!FM, TV 538, SLAM!TV and produces large-scale events and third‑party channels. Its online channels attract over 1 million unique visitors per month and generate 10–15 Gbps of traffic, with growing demand for live streaming and mobile access. The company required a hosting partner with Dutch data centers, cloud capabilities and support for broadcasting technologies to future‑proof its infrastructure and run office IT in a hybrid cloud/on‑prem setup.

LeaseWeb delivered a hybrid solution combining private cloud and bare‑metal servers in Dutch data centers, with scalable capacity and a global CDN configured for HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) and on‑demand audio/video. The platform’s broadcast‑specific features and local partnership gave 538 a scalable, high‑performance environment that improved streaming reliability, user experience and reach while providing a single point of contact for ongoing collaboration.

538 Group

Alexander Josiassen

538 Group