VoicePlus delivers mobility solution to replace outdated ADSL lines
SFG stores include household names like Rivers, Millers, Katies, Crossroads, Autograph and City Chic.
Stage 1 of the project was to design a solution to replace outdated and expensive fixed ADSL lines, and provide a wireless WAN store environment.
VoicePlus configured and made deployment-ready 900 Netcomm 4G M2M routers for connection to SFG's MPLS network, in three weeks over the Christmas period.
SFG was provided with a training manual and support desk helpline to complete the hands-on physical equipment upgrade.
Connected to the 4G router, each store has an iPad and EFTPoS terminal. The iPads are used for email, Internet access, and carry a private application which delivers information such as promotional pricing, store layout, and management instructions.
SFG were one of the first customers in Australia to utilise the Jasper-enabled machine2machine SIM card from Telstra within their iPads. These were installed in the iPads to activate and provide emergency connectivity should the store WiFi access go down. The Jasper SIM can be locked to an IMEI number to ensure it can only be used in the iPad it is matched with.
VoicePlus supplies SFG with an ongoing monitoring and management service for both AirWatch and Jasper. Our specialist Managed Mobility Service Team provides
The end result of the mobility upgrade has been:
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