Reliable 5G Connectivity for Automotive Chains
CENTRALIZED MULTI-WAN FRANCHISE NETWORKING
The Challenge
Removing Dependence on Single Source Connectivity
With dozens to hundreds of locations running multiple EPOS systems and dozens of camera feeds the connectivity needs of automotive care centers is great. Most commonly these businesses utilize video monitoring to train employees, ensure on-the-job safety, and improve client satisfaction.
These exceedingly digital operations simply cannot function without wide-area network (WAN) connectivity. Often such facilities are plagued with frequent and intermittent internet outages leading to excessive downtime. These outages cripple stores, as essential functions like the ability to access client service records, charge credit cards, and remotely supervise staff go offline.
Sometimes fast hardline connections aren’t available in some regions, and even when they are, tend to have issues with reliability and network stability. Every single store depends upon connectivity to operate at optimal levels and ensure smooth and enjoyable customer experiences. Because of this, franchise owners and operators, big and small, are actively looking for ways to avoid relying solely on wired broadband. At the same time, they are looking for solutions that solve more than just their back-up connectivity needs.
Specifically, organizations with multiple storefronts need solutions that allow for hands-off deployments and centralized remote management, to minimize the expense of hiring third-party contractors or deploying regional IT assets.
Solution Overview
Cradlepoint Branch Routers and Signal Boosting Antennas
USAT has helped many franchises minimize downtime by enabling always-on connectivity through the pre-configuration and deployment of Cradlepoint endpoints and customized antenna pairings. These all-in-one hybrid WAN routers support cellular and wired broadband for WAN and ethernet and Wi-Fi for LAN, all major routing protocols, include a built-in firewall, and more. Connectivity and security can be tracked and controlled from anywhere by central or remotely situated IT teams via NetCloud’s sophisticated yet easy to use dashboards and point-and-clink configuration tools.
And for areas with poor cellular reception, or buildings constructed with materials that reduce signal penetration, we are also able to match individual locations with external antennas capable of giving LTE and 5G signals a major boost, even when the nearest cell tower may be several miles away.
Field-Tested Results
Cloud-Managed Always-On Seamless Connectivity
This solution featuring cloud-managed multi-WAN flexibility with built-in LTE (or 5G depending on the location) has allowed USAT to help many an enterprise squelch network downtime and streamline IT operations across often considerable footprints — reducing costs, increasing operational efficiency, and improving metrics that track positive customer experiences.
Our Team
Device Provisioning, Activation and Installation Services
For over 25 years, USAT has provided expert connectivity solutions to franchises and multi-national corporations that require high quality communications equipment and software for daily operations and specialized applications. Our team provides top-tier support for every aspect of your business critical connectivity projects with in-house technicians and field installation teams ready to assess your needs, engineer customized solutions, and outfit your facilities with the hardware and software they need to fit your exacting requirements.
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