Gcore, a renowned provider of edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions, played a crucial role in protecting Ucom’s broadcast infrastructure during Armenia’s 2026 parliamentary elections. This partnership ensured the continuity and operational readiness of public-facing broadcast services, mitigating potential risks from DDoS attacks.
Strengthening Ucom’s Broadcast Infrastructure
Ucom, a leading telecommunications company in Armenia, offers essential services like fixed and mobile connectivity, internet, and media services. During the elections, uninterrupted access to live broadcasts was vital for public engagement. Gcore’s Network Layer DDoS Protection was instrumental in maintaining service stability.
For events of national significance, service availability is crucial. Ucom anticipated potential Layer 3 or Layer 4 volumetric DDoS attacks as a threat to their streaming services. Such attacks can disrupt network capacity, causing user connection failures or timeouts.
Deploying DDoS Mitigation Strategies
To counter these risks, Ucom collaborated with Gcore, which provided robust distributed mitigation capabilities. The protection was integrated swiftly into Ucom’s infrastructure, thanks to efficient technical coordination between both teams. Gcore’s scrubbing capacity and geographic readiness facilitated rapid deployment.
This proactive approach ensured Ucom’s network remained operationally ready, preventing any DDoS-induced disruptions during the election period. This collaboration highlighted the importance of preparedness and technical expertise in safeguarding critical digital services.
Ensuring Continuous Service and Public Trust
Throughout the election, Ucom maintained full service continuity without experiencing any DDoS-related interruptions. Such resilience is essential for organizations managing high-visibility digital services to bolster public confidence and trust.
Ralph Yirikian, General Director of Ucom, emphasized the significance of maintaining uninterrupted broadcasts during critical events. He praised Gcore’s swift support and scalable protection, which were pivotal in upholding service reliability and transparency.
Botir Bayzakov, VP of Sales at Gcore, highlighted the collaboration’s success as a testament to the importance of speed, scale, and trusted technical expertise in protecting digital infrastructure. This successful case underscores the necessity for readiness and the right partnerships in maintaining service availability.
Gcore, headquartered in Luxembourg, is a global leader in AI, cloud, networking, and security solutions, offering state-of-the-art infrastructure across six continents.
