Luxury Jeweler Upgrades Retail Store Security in Line with Its Corporate Sustainability Objectives

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Summary

• An American luxury jeweler wanted to modernize its outdated analog security system and deploy a new IP camera solution across several US retail locations.
• Kris Jordan of Loss Detection Inc. recommended the NVT Phybridge CLEER24-10G switch to enable the new IP cameras using the existing and reliable coax-based infrastructure.
• Loss Detection Inc. accelerated the loss prevention upgrade, saving over $90,000 while creating a robust and secure network aligned with its sustainability objectives, preventing approximately 10,500 pounds (about 4762.72 kg) of cabling e-waste.
• Due to the project’s success, the American luxury jeweler is using NVT Phybridge Ethernet over Coax solutions to deploy IP cameras in its UK stores.

Problem

Several of the luxury jeweler’s US retail stores relied on an outdated analog camera system, which could no longer meet modern security and safety requirements. The organization decided it was time to deploy a new IP camera solution in its retail stores to improve security, keep staff and shoppers safe, and implement advanced loss prevention capabilities of an IP-based platform.

A coax-based network infrastructure supported the existing analog camera system. The luxury jeweler was concerned with the cost and business disruption associated with re-cabling the facility to support the new IP camera solution. The organization required an innovative solution to overcome its digital transformation barriers and modernize security without high network readiness costs, complexity, long deployment times, and business disruption.

Solution

Kris Jordan, the Vice President of Loss Detection Inc., discovered the NVT Phybridge CLEER24-10G switch and organized a proof-of-concept to test the solution on-site. The CLEER24-10G Ethernet over Coax switch delivers up to 50 Watts of power (PoE++) and 10/100 Mbps symmetrical, full-duplex, over coax cabling with up to 6,000ft (1,830m) reach – 18 times the reach of standard switches.

After a few simple setup steps, the CLEER24-10G switch transformed the existing coax-based infrastructure into a power-packed and robust PoE backbone with more than enough bandwidth to support the new IP cameras. Both Kris Jordan and the customer were impressed and decided to move forward with the digital transformation project.

Result

Loss Detection Inc. used the NVT Phybridge CLEER24-10G switch to deploy over 300 new IP cameras across 10 retail locations, with plenty of room to expand the system in the future. “Thanks to the CLEER24-10G switch, we were able to accelerate the IP migration while allocating infrastructure cost savings towards devices and applications, which significantly improved ROI and loss prevention measures,” said Kris Jordan, VP of Loss Detection Inc.

The CLEER24-10G switch helped the customer reduce its digital transformation costs by approximately USD $90,000 by leveraging its existing network infrastructure to simplify deployment and reduce unnecessary network readiness costs. The solution also eliminated business disruption and loss of revenue by avoiding the traditional rip-and-replace upgrade model and the associated complexity. The customer used Frost & Sullivan’s Modern LAN principles to maintain its physically separate network for the physical security solution to improve the security of the overall system.

Enabling Sustainable Digital Transformation

In line with the luxury jeweler’s sustainability objectives, the organization used the CLEER24-10G switch to leverage existing infrastructure assets to prevent 10,500 pounds of e-waste during its physical security digital transformation. Due to the project’s success, the luxury jeweler will use NVT Phybridge Ethernet over Coax solutions to deploy IP cameras in nine UK stores to improve loss prevention measures without high network readiness costs or business disruption.

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PoLRE Solution Helps Cruise Line Save Over $100,000 During VoIP Migration

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Summary

• A renowned cruise line at Cadiz Port, Spain, sought to upgrade from its legacy analog PBX system to VoIP within a challenging four-week dry dock schedule, aiming to modernize communications and enhance guest experiences.
• With limited time for implementation and concerns about business disruption, traditional network design thinking was unsuccessful – prompting the search for an innovative solution that could ensure a swift, seamless upgrade.
• Mitel recommended the PoLRE (Power over Long Reach Ethernet) solution to leverage the existing infrastructure, significantly reducing time and cost requirements.
• The cruise line deployed over 300 Mitel IP phones while reducing infrastructure readiness costs by over $100,000 and the deployment time by 75%, which inspired future upgrades to three additional cruise ships.

Challenge

A prestigious cruise line operating at the Spanish Cadiz Port faced the critical challenge of upgrading to a VoIP phone solution without high costs, complexity, or long deployment times. The existing analog PBX ran on CAT3 infrastructure, and re-cabling was not an option due to high costs and additional weight considerations. Additionally, the cruise line needed to complete the VoIP deployment during its four-week dry dock schedule.

Solution

Mitel stepped in with a strategic solution – the NVT Phybridge PoLRE long-reach PoE switch. As a comprehensive end-to-end offering within Mitel’s portfolio of products, the PoLRE solution helps organizations leverage new or existing CAT3 network infrastructure to deploy the latest IP communication solutions without re-cabling.

After a few simple setup steps, the PoLRE switch transformed the cruise ship’s existing and reliable CAT3 infrastructure into a secure and robust PoE backbone for the new VoIP devices. The PoLRE switch delivers Ethernet and PoE over single-pair UTP cabling with up to 1,200ft (365m) reach – four times farther than standard PoE switches. The cruise line was impressed with the PoLRE switch and decided to proceed with the IP migration, while also planning to expand the program for three additional cruise ships in its fleet.

Result

Overcoming Time Constraints: In stark contrast to conventional network design thinking which would have resulted in a 12-week deployment, the PoLRE switch leveraged existing cabling to significantly simplify and accelerate the migration. The customer met its 4-week deadline by avoiding traditional network readiness requirements, having accelerated the deployment by 75%.

Cost Savings: The efficient deployment of the solution required fewer personnel and less time, reducing network readiness costs by more than $100,000. Using traditional LAN design thinking, the labor-intensive and costly approach of replacing the existing wiring would have resulted in double the workforce and triple the deployment duration.

The customer achieved its sustainability mandate by using the innovative PoLRE PoE switch to leverage its existing cabling, avoiding the need to re-cable and preventing approximately 2,000 pounds of cabling e-waste per ship.

Enhanced Guest Experience: The customer reallocated its infrastructure cost savings towards improving guest services and amenities, ultimately elevating the onboard experience.

Simplicity and Scalability: The PoLRE solution’s simplicity, predictability, and repeatability enabled a smooth and hassle-free deployment of over 300 Mitel IP endpoints. The straightforward solution ensured a successful transition without operational disruptions.

Advanced Management Tools: The NVT Phybridge CCMT Switch Configuration Tool provided seamless management of the NVT Phybridge switches, including batch configuration, software upgrades, and ongoing management.

Future Opportunities: A Testament to Success

The success of the VoIP migration using the NVT Phybridge PoLRE solution positioned NVT Phybridge and Mitel as trusted partners for future IP migration projects. The cruise line was impressed by the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability of the solution – and entrusted NVT Phybridge and Mitel with the upgrade of three additional ships in its fleet. This achievement highlights the strength of the partnership and the transformative impact of the PoLRE solution.

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Grupo SITE Uses the NVT Phybridge FLEX24-10G Switch to Complete IP Surveillance Deployment for Corrections Facility in Under Three Weeks

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Summary

• A corrections facility in México needed to upgrade its surveillance capabilities across the entire facility but had zero tolerance for business disruption.
• The organization also faced network infrastructure barriers posed by traditional PoE switch reach and cable type limitations.
• After a successful proof-of-concept, the customer was confident that the NVT Phybridge FLEX24-10G solution would improve the IP migration project.
• The correctional facility deployed over 150 IP surveillance cameras, reducing project costs by 80% and completing the entire deployment in just 25% of the time, with the new IP surveillance system fully operational in under 3 weeks.

Challenge

A corrections facility in Mexico recognized the urgent need to upgrade its surveillance capabilities throughout the facility. However, traditional PoE switch reach and cable type limitations would require the customer to rip and replace existing infrastructure, resulting in high costs, risk, and business disruption impacting the 24/7 operation. The corrections facility also had a CISCO-based network infrastructure and needed a solution that would be compatible with the network framework. The customer needed a solution to overcome these obstacles and enable a seamless digital transformation project.

Solution

The project partner, Grupo SITE, recommended the NVT Phybridge FLEX24-10G PoE switch to solve the customer’s IP migration barriers. Having had success with the product in the past, Grupo SITE was confident in recommending NVT Phybridge Power over Ethernet solutions. Grupo SITE arranged for a no-obligation Proof of Concept (POC) to assess the capabilities of the NVT Phybridge FLEX24-10G PoE switch in the customer’s environment.

The demo was successful, and in just a few simple set-up steps, the NVT Phybridge FLEX24-10G transformed the customer’s existing UTP infrastructure into a robust and secure PoE backbone for the new IP cameras. The FLEX24-10G is the most versatile PoE switch on the market, delivering up to 50 watts of PoE++ and 10/100/1000 Mbps symmetrical, full-duplex,

The customer was thrilled at the technology’s ability to provide PoE to cameras furthest from the IDF closet. The FLEX24-10G solution seamlessly integrated with the existing UTP cabling infrastructure in the correctional center, including legacy copper cabling. This compatibility ensured a smooth transition to an advanced IP surveillance system without requiring expensive and disruptive cable replacements. Additionally, the solution provided flexibility to accommodate future expansions or technology upgrades.

Result

The customer used the FLEX24-10G switch to achieve an astounding 80% reduction in project costs compared to alternative solutions. The ability to utilize their existing cabling infrastructure eliminated the need for costly infrastructure upgrades, maximizing the return on investment. Several areas where upgrades were completed were highly secure and restricted. Even with these limitations, the deployment time was still reduced by 75% due to the FLEX24-10G’s long-reach capabilities and eliminating the need for IDF closets. This significant time efficiency minimized operational disruptions, allowing the facility to remain fully operational throughout the upgrade process.

The customer deployed over 150 new IP cameras in a remarkably short time thanks to the FLEX24-10G switch. Leveraging the solution’s advanced features and centralized management capabilities, the facility achieved a fully operational IP surveillance system in under three weeks. This expedited deployment timeline enhanced security and monitoring capabilities, ensuring a safer environment within the correctional facility. The result was a streamlined and cost-effective surveillance upgrade that helped the facility enhance security, improve monitoring capabilities, and maintain a safe environment for staff and inmates alike. When asked for a comment on the success of the project using the FLEX PoE switch, the IT Director for the Correctional Facility said, “[The FLEX was a] quick and efficient solution, 100% integrable to our current network equipment!”

Better Results

• Reduced infrastructure costs by 80%, allocating more budget towards better IP endpoints and applications.
• Reduced the total deployment time for the 150 IP cameras by 75%.
• Improved the customer’s overall return on investment with more budget allocated to devices and applications.

“The FLEX was a quick and efficient solution, 100% integrable to our current Cisco network equipment!” IT Director

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NVT Phybridge and Anixter Improve IP Surveillance Deployment for European Consumer Goods Distributor

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Summary

• The customer, a large distributor of consumer goods, needed to update its analog surveillance system and deploy IP cameras for better video quality and monitoring capabilities.
• The existing analog cameras were too far from the nearest data closet, making it challenging to provide PoE to the new IP cameras without replacing the existing wiring.
• Anixter and Telefónica recommended NVT Phybridge Ethernet over Coax (EoC) solutions, which helped the customer save over €20,000 and overcome infrastructure barriers, significantly reducing deployment times and complexity during its digital transformation.

Challenge

A major European consumer goods distributor needed to upgrade to an IP surveillance system for better video quality and monitoring capabilities in one of its Spanish warehouses. The organization relied on an outdated analog surveillance system in the warehouse, which was becoming increasingly inefficient. However, the sprawling property immediately posed infrastructure barriers for the customer, as the existing analog cameras were long distances from the IDF closet. Although the customer knew it was imperative to complete the digital transformation, they could not accept the time, complexity, and cost of ripping out the existing infrastructure and replacing it with CAT5/6 Ethernet cabling.

The integrator, Telefónica, knew they needed to provide the customer with a solution that would allow them to complete the digital transformation without the cost and disruption of re-cabling, as other resellers had advised the customer to spend budget on replacing the existing infrastructure. If the customer chose to re-cable the entire facility, they would need to complete the project in various stages, making certain facility areas inaccessible during the infrastructure upgrade. The organization required a unique solution to overcome its infrastructure barriers and complete the IP surveillance upgrade.

Solution

Anixter and Telefónica recommended NVT Phybridge long-reach Power over Ethernet solutions to overcome the project’s barriers. Having successfully used these products before, both Anixter and Telefónica were confident in recommending NVT Phybridge Ethernet over Coax EoC solutions to help the customer improve its digital transformation. In just a few simple set-up steps, the NVT Phybridge EoC switches transformed the customer’s existing coax infrastructure into a robust and secure IP backbone for the new IP cameras. NVT Phybridge EoC switches deliver up to 50 watts of power (PoE++) and 10/100 Mbps symmetrical, full duplex, over coax cabling with up to 6,000ft (1,830m) reach, which is 18 times farther than standard solutions. The customer was thrilled at the technology’s ability to provide PoE to cameras furthest from the IDF closet.

Result

The customer saved over €20,000 in infrastructure costs using NVT Phybridge EoC solutions. As a result, the customer purchased all cameras required for the project simultaneously instead of in different stages, which would not have been possible if they had chosen to re-cable the facility. “Anixter feels very supported in proposing NVT Phybridge solutions, because they offer excellent pre-sales and post-sales support,” said Susana Vila, Anixter, Account Manager.

By utilizing the long-reach capabilities of NVT Phybridge solutions, the customer eliminated the need for additional IDF closets to centralize network connectivity and overcome infrastructure barriers. The customer also enhanced security by maintaining a physically separate network for the new IP surveillance system. The customer and the project partners were extremely satisfied with the outcome.

When asked for their thoughts on the NVT Phybridge solutions, the IT Director for the customer commented, “the high power delivered by NVT Phybridge PoE switches has allowed us to provide stability to our CCTV networks, avoiding loss of service in those cases where the switch electrically feeds multiple cameras. It also allowed us to have a connectivity solution where the camera is more than 100 meters away, without the need to install a power cable for the camera, thus avoiding additional costs and simplifying installation.”

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Multinational Chemical and Consumer Goods Manufacturer Uses PoLRE Switches to Deploy Over 1,100 New IP Phones

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Summary

• A multinational chemical and consumer goods company wanted to standardize communication across the organization
• However, unforeseen network infrastructure requirements threatened a successful deployment and halted the project
• The reseller partner, Innovative Telephone & Data Solutions, recommended the NVT Phybridge PoLRE switch to overcome the project’s barriers A multinational chemical and consumer goods company with leading innovations in adhesive technologies, beauty care, and home care made a global decision to standardize its communication solutions. The organization wanted to deploy Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams

Challenge

After surveying the customer’s environment, project partners determined the site’s network infrastructure wasn’t ready to support the new IP phone system. A CAT3 wiring infrastructure supported the existing communication system, and the project planners did not budget for the high costs of wide-scale re-cabling efforts across the organization. Concerned with business disruption caused by re-cabling requirements, the customer halted the project while the partners searched for an innovative solution.

Solution

Brad Batten from Innovative Telephone & Data Solutions introduced the NVT Phybridge PoLRE switch and organized a free, no-obligation proof-of-concept to test the equipment on site. The PoLRE switch delivers Ethernet and PoE over single-pair UTP cabling with up to 1,200ft (365m) reach – four times the reach of standard Ethernet switches. After a few simple setup steps, the PoLRE switch transformed the customer’s existing CAT3 wiring infrastructure into a secure and robust PoE backbone for the new enterprise communication solution. The customer was impressed with the PoLRE switch and restarted the project.

Result

The customer used the PoLRE switch to deploy over 1,100 IP phones across the organization without disruption or downtime, giving employees the latest communication applications and capabilities. “The NVT Phybridge PoLRE switch reduced deployment complexity as [the customer] did not need to schedule its operations around disruptive cable installations,” said Brad Batten. “This alone cut labor costs significantly as less overtime and off-hour work was required.” The PoLRE switch helped the customer save an estimated $750,000 USD in network infrastructure costs. “The reach capability of the PoLRE switch solved the distance requirements without re-cabling,” said Brad Batten. “Without the PoLRE switch, we would have needed to increase the data infrastructure, deploy new IDF closets, fiber, and other electronics to support them.”

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