Joining hands with the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association (HKTA), we’re supporting this international sporting event with a world-class network solution from HKBN. (From left: HKTA Chief Executive Officer Chris Lai, HKBN Co-Owner and Chief Strategy Officer, Enterprise Solutions, Samuel Hui and HKTA President Philip Mok.)

Dear Friends of HKBN

HKBN Serves Up Connectivity as Official Sponsor of Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2023 .

We are thrilled to be the Official Network Sponsor of Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2023, providing our ultra-high speed network and Wi-Fi services at one of Hong Kong’s most prestigious international sports events. AegisConnect, our innovative one-stop connectivity solution, will also be deployed to give the organisers unmatched visibility to monitor and manage the network’s conditions, especially as thousands of fans descend onto the tournament grounds at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium from 7-15 October. AegisConnect will ensure a stable, high-quality viewing experience for audiences in Hong Kong and around the world.

“After five years, the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open makes a triumphant homecoming, attracting top players from around the globe. This event underscores Hong Kong’s status as a global hub for sports, art and culture. We are delighted to have HKBN return as the Official Network Sponsor, providing players, organisers, media and spectators with ultra-high speed network connectivity and full-site coverage.”

Philip Mok, President of Hong Kong, China Tennis Association

"In tennis, as in the digital age, speed, stability and accuracy are vital. Our latest one-stop connectivity solution, AegisConnect, doesn’t just focus on high speed, but also prioritises stable, secure and easy-to-manage network access. By integrating top-tier network management, security technology with HKBNES’s commercial broadband network, we are redefining a new era of connectivity. Our professional team will monitor network performance around the clock, together with 24x7 SMS / email alerts to ensure safe and uninterrupted network throughout the venue, striving to bring a different viewing experience to the audiences. As a leading ICT leader, we are pleased to use our technological prowess to promote local international events.”

Samuel Hui, our Co-Owner and Chief Strategy Officer,
Enterprise Solutions

Leveraging HKBNES’s 20+ years of experience and technology expertise in managing our city-wide multi-billion dollar network, AegisConnect is a state-of-the-art connectivity solution designed for medium to large enterprises. Our game-changing solution empowers customers with superior visibility, manageability and security support of their company’s network. From consulting and deployment to management and monitoring, this solution includes comprehensive support from our HKBNES expert team to help enterprises achieve seamlessness in their network & connectivity systems and architecture, while reinforcing the security posture of their network and equipment. Put simply, AegisConnect helps businesses improve resilience, scalability, flexibility, and operational efficiency to avoid losses from security threats and network outages.

For the best possible network experience at this event, we custom-installed a Fortinet-supported firewall under the AegisConnect solution (to enhance network defenses), and paired it with our speedy fibre broadband and CommScope Ruckus Network's industry-leading outdoor wireless access points.

To celebrate the tournament’s return, HKBN will give away 10,000 Global SIM Travel Data Sim Cards with 2 days of free travel data included (valid in 14 popular APAC destinations including China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Thailand) and 1 months of iQIYI Diamond VIP membership.

3 October 2023

HKBN