Case Study: SIFF achieves secure, reliable wireless connectivity with WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud

SIFF secures 24/7 Wi-Fi and unifies 3 locations with WatchGuard

The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) faced a significant challenge as its outdated wireless infrastructure could not support the industry's evolution toward new technology. It lacked the robust and secure Wi-Fi needed for critical operations like wireless film transfers between its three locations and mobile point-of-sale systems, while also offering virtually no guest Wi-Fi access. To address this, they turned to their existing partner, WatchGuard, and its Wi-Fi cloud-managed access points.

WatchGuard's solution provided SIFF with a reliable and secure wireless network, enabling staff to use mobile POS stations and transfer films seamlessly. The implementation significantly increased staff productivity and customer satisfaction by offering guest Wi-Fi. Crucially, the WatchGuard system provides robust security with its Wireless Intrusion Prevention System, defending against threats with near-zero false positives. The organization also plans to leverage the platform's splash pages for future customer engagement and promotions.

SIFF (Seattle International Film Festival)