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Food Distribution Company Incorporates Failover Solution for Warehouses
How a Purpose-Built Router Led to Streamlined Operations
Details
Industry: Food Distribution
Use Case: 5G & Vendor Consolidation Integration
Solution: W2005 Series Cradlepoint Router
RCN Technologies provided a unified and scalable solution for nationwide 5G integration, vendor consolidation, and end-to-end project management for a leading food distribution company.
Challenge
When a leading food distribution company experienced challenges with its networking and technological infrastructure, the need for a change in network infrastructure became paramount. With warehouses, distribution centers, and Chef Stores across the nation relying on an outdated infrastructure, this food distribution company needed a partner it could rely on to address several challenges, including:
- The desire for vendor consolidation to streamline operations
- The requirement for a trusted partner to provide Cradlepoint support and engineering assistance
- The necessity for nationwide installation services for their expansive network of warehouses and stores
Solution
With a robust team of experts, RCN was poised to tackle these challenges head-on. The solution process included:
Understanding & Analysis: RCN began with comprehensive site surveys and deep-diving into the client’s specific requirements and the intricacies involved with each one.
Implementation: The Cradlepoint W2005 proved to be the best endpoint for this deployment, so a solution was set up and configured by RCN that was tailored to meet the unique needs of the client. Designed for high-performance branch applications, the W2005 can support a reliable 5G backup connection in the event of an outage to keep critical infrastructure online.
Project Management: RCN team maintained constant contact with the customer, ensuring each phase of the solution was delivered efficiently and on time with minimal disruption to operations.
Vendor Consolidation: The ability to consolidate multiple vendors, simplify operations, reduce overlaps, and provide a singular point of contact for all tech-related concerns was a key factor in RCN’s ability to adequately support this client.
End-to-End Support: RCN’s holistic approach ensured that everything – from the Cradlepoint device to the access points connecting to that device – were supported by RCN’s Network Operations Center.
Solutions
What Went Into This Deployment?
W2005 Series 5G Wideband Adapter
The Cradlepoint W2005 series router delivers advanced 5G Wireless WAN connectivity. In this specific deployment the W2005 served as a backup WAN connection at each site. Optimized by the included NetCloud subscription, this ensures IT admin have the configuration options they need, receive continuous software updates, and always have robust cellular network reliability.
RCN’s Wireless WAN Ecosystem
This client needed a partner that was more than just a box pusher – it needed someone who would be there for their team every step of the way.
With RCN’s Wireless WAN Ecosystem, the Food Distribution Company had found a partner who could provide everything it needed under one roof. The best part is that the RCN team doesn’t go away after deployment, but instead chooses to stand by their solution and provide 24/7/365 proactive support via their Network Operations Center.
Benefits
5G Tools
5G tools and value confirmation built into the NetCloud Platform
Dual Connectivity
Simultaneous 5G and LTE network connections
Captive Modem Mode
For singular router/adapter control and management
Mobile wizard-based installation
Application for optimal setup and signal acquisition
Deep Wireless Analytics
Assisted by machine learning
Simple Deployment
Zero-touch deployment and day-1 broadband without on-site IT staff
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