One of the largest U.S federal government agencies, serving over a million households across multiple locations, used a variety of outdated, less reliable PBX solutions from various vendors. The agency wanted to consolidate all locations to a single IP-based VoIP solution from a single vendor; they chose the Avaya Aura solution. The plan was to deploy a private Cloud-based solution and connect all locations to it, allowing them to improve PBX management efficiency, reduce cost and complexity, and centralize monitoring, management, and updating requirements. This would be a significant benefit for the agency. The agency faced a significant barrier to its IP modernization plans. The local area network infrastructure was not ready and would require a major overhaul.
Challenge: The customer was operating a variety of aging TDM PBX’s in multiple locations. They knew this was inefficient, and they were required to modernize to a robust, Voice over IP-based infrastructure solution to improve customer experience, internal communications, and productivity. With no appropriate LAN infrastructure, the agency realized the project would be financially prohibitive, operationally complex and disruptive, and risky to their business. They would need to rip-and-replace all wiring infrastructure, establish PoE switch fabric to power the phones, address IDF closet requirements, including power availability, backup power, cooling, and rack space in every location. This was a significant barrier to deploying the new Avaya VoIP solution and IP phones. The customer needed a simplistic, robust solution that would permit a more graceful modernization while reducing disruption, cost, complexity, and risk.
Solution: The customer was introduced to the NVT Phybridge PoLRE switch by integrator Optivor Technologies. Using the PoLRE, the customer was immediately able to quickly convert their existing infrastructure into a robust IP platform with the power to support the new Avaya Aura phone solution. The award-winning PoLRE provided Ethernet and PoE over a single pair of UTP with up to 1,200ft (365m) reach and not only transformed the existing infrastructure into a power-packed IP platform but also established a point-to-point voice LAN dedicated to the new phone system.
Result: The NVT Phybridge PoLRE switch immediately solved the customer’s problem, allowing them to modernize from their digital system to Avaya IP phones seamlessly, cost-effectively, and with no risk or disruption to the business. As Rob Wynn, Operations Manager at Optivor, recalled, “There was literally no disruption; the employees left work one day and returned the next day to a new IP phone. The customer experienced a $1.2 Million savings thanks to the PoLRE switch, which greatly reduced costs to establish a robust, easy to manage PoE backbone to support the IP phones allowing the agency to proceed with the project and allocate more of their budget to IP application driving a better return on investment. The PoLRE solution eliminated the risks associated with the digital transformation project. It allowed the Agency to centralize call control and move to an all IP platform – with the same repeatable, predictable, and scalable deployment experience across all locations. Since the installation, there has been no quality of service issues; as Wynn mentions, “I was expecting issues like we usually see with large deployments, but when there were none, I was actually surprised.” “In addition to no day two LAN issues, we were able to fast-track the IP modernization given the simplicity, repeatability, and effectiveness of the PoLRE switch offering.” Thanks to NVT Phybridge technology, each location, regardless of size, was able to quickly and easily transition to IP phones without risk, disruption, network complexity, and high costs. The agency was also able to modernize to a PoE backbone VoIP in an environmentally responsible manner, repurposing and reusing the existing infrastructure, greatly reducing waste and other negative environmental impacts.
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Megaplaza Jaén Uses NVT Phybridge CLEER Technology to Simplify IP Surveillance Deployment
Megaplaza Jaén Ensures Physical and Cyber Security While Modernizing to IP Cameras
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Megaplaza Jaén is one of the largest shopping centers in Peru and offers a wide range of services, including restaurants, movie theatres, banks, car dealerships, and retail outlets. The shopping center had already been built and open for a year, but still required a robust and reliable video surveillance system. The immense size of the three-story shopping center presented critical challenges in the implementation of an IP-based security system. The distances required to connect the cameras in areas inside and outside the shopping center were well beyond the 328ft (100m) reach limitations of standard Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches. Megaplaza Jaén had a robust coax wiring infrastructure throughout the entire facility that the owners were confident in leveraging to support the new surveillance system.
The surveillance solution needed to cover all areas both inside the mall and the outside perimeter. Specific challenges had prevented the customer from deploying IP cameras, which included:
Solution
Due to the organization’s digital transformation challenges and objectives, the reseller partner, Telvicom S.A., introduced the customer to technology innovator NVT Phybridge. Telvicom S.A. had used NVT Phybridge products in past installations and was confident in the solution. Based on an analysis of the customer’s environment, NVT Phybridge recommended Modern LAN design and the award-winning CLEER24 solution. The CLEER24 (Ethernet over Coax) switch, with SmartPathPoE technology, provides Ethernet and PoE+ over any new or existing Coax infrastructure with up to 6,000ft (1,830m) reach; 18 times farther than standard PoE switches. Megaplaza Jaén was interested in the solution and organized a no-obligation proof-of-concept to test the technology on-site.
In just 3 simple setup steps, the CLEER24 switch transformed the shopping center’s existing Coax infrastructure into a robust and secure IP platform to support the new IP cameras. By repurposing the existing point-to-point Coax infrastructure, the customer was able to centralize all switches in a single location to simplify management and optimize port utilization. “For us as integrators, the less equipment a system has – the easier it is to detect an error. This was optimized with the NVT Phybridge solution,” said José Luis Rojas, spokesperson for the installation company.
Megaplaza Jaén can now transmit high-quality live video feeds to a centralized monitoring location. The long reach PoE capabilities ensured that cameras could be placed throughout the entire building to ensure the safety of individuals in all locations, including parking lots and loading areas.
– José Luis Rojas
Result
Megaplaza Jaén was completely satisfied with the security modernization. The new IP surveillance solution provides long-distance transmission of high-quality images and centralized monitoring of the entire system. By leveraging Modern LAN design and the NVT Phybridge CLEER24 solution, the customer was able to:
Improved Cyber Security
As more and more organizations modernize to IP and the Internet of Things, cybersecurity has become a top concern. In the connected world of the Internet of Things, each “thing” on the network represents a potential entry point for unauthorized access.
Using Modern LAN design and the CLEER24 switch, Megaplaza Jaén established a physically separate point-to-point network topology for its new IP surveillance system. The organization can safely consolidate the security network with the core business network, if desired, using a single wire. Additionally, the reduction of IDF closet requirements means fewer server rooms to keep secure.
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BOOK A MEETINGThe Important Distinction Between “Reuse” and “Recycle”
“Reuse and refurbishment represent the greatest value recovery opportunity from used devices”
The terms reuse and recycle are often used synonymously. However, it’s important to understand the difference between them. Recycling involves breaking down a product into raw materials and then using the raw materials to create new goods. Reuse is to re-purpose an existing asset for a new use, and that’s exactly what our solutions do. We can transform your existing CAT3 or Coax cabling into an IP path with power to support various IP endpoints.
Recycling’s Environmental Impact
Ever since it’s explosion in the 1980s, skeptics and advocates have debated whether or not recycling has a net positive impact on the environment. Surface level recycling benefits are obvious. Reduce the amount of waste that is burned or buried in a landfill, and conserve the Earth’s limited natural resources, which involves a very destructive process to extract. However, it’s important to understand that recycling does come at an environmental cost.
Unlike reusing existing wires which has a 100% benefit to the environment, trucks must transport recyclable products – requiring energy and creating pollution. Once at the recycling plant more energy is used, and pollutants created to transform the product back into raw materials. We must also consider what kind of products are being made with recycled materials. Closed-loop recycling is the most efficient. This is, for example, when a plastic bottle is recycled into another plastic bottle – and so the process can continue indefinitely. However, the closed-loop is often broken when items are recycled into less desirable products that can’t be recycled. For example, when a plastic bottle is recycled into plastic fibers for clothing.
Recycling Effectiveness
The effectiveness of a reuse strategy is always 100% environmentally friendly. However, this is unfortunately not true for recycling. The effectiveness of recycling depends largely on location as each country, state, and municipality have unique regulations, programs, and facilities. The gap can be staggering. According to Eurostat, in 2016 Sweden recycled almost 50% of all their waste, while Romania only recycled about 13%. The raw material itself is also an important variable to consider. Aluminum is one of the most effective, requiring approximately 90% less energy when made from recycled materials. However, recycled glass only results in about 20% energy savings.
The Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) is a not-for-profit organization that provides industry-led and regulated recycling programs for unwanted electronics. According to the EPRA, recycled cables and wires are harvested for their metal, which means non-metal components are considered waste.
Not All Waste is Recycled
As mentioned previously, not all waste is recycled. Many organizations modernizing to IP believe they need to install the newest cabling infrastructure to support their endpoints. Let’s assume a company is planning to rip-and-replace their current telephony infrastructure and operates out of a 40,000 square foot facility with 200 employees. Approximately 22,000 feet of cabling could potentially end up in a landfill. On the other end of the spectrum, a larger facility – such as a cruise ship – could have as much as 750,000 feet of telephony cable. That’s over 11 tons of waste! Many IoT endpoints do not have high bandwidth requirements, meaning upgrading to newer Ethernet cabling is both a waste of budget and an unnecessary burden to the environment.
There’s A Better Way
In EPRA’s 2017 Environmental Report, the organization states “reuse and refurbishment represent the greatest value recovery opportunity from used devices.” Businesses too often rip-and-replace their reliable and proven existing infrastructure in their pursuit of the Internet of Things. Do yourself and the environment a favor, let us help you transform your cabling infrastructure to support IP endpoints.
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BOOK A MEETINGNVT Phybridge Partners with Inflow Technologies to Improve Digital Transformation
Inflow Technologies acts as the perfect link to connect NVT Phybridge to system integrators, resellers, and customers
NVT Phybridge, a global leader in long reach power over Ethernet, has formed a strategic partnership with Inflow Technologies, an established player in the IT Distribution service market serving India and South Asia. Inflow will offer NVT Phybridge PoE switches and extenders to help customers improve digital transformation projects. Inflow Technologies acts as the perfect link to connect NVT Phybridge to system integrators, resellers, and customers looking to quickly and efficiently turn new or existing infrastructures into IP paths with power.
Customers trust NVT Phybridge CHARIoT solutions to meet their most demanding security and uptime requirements during network changes. The most powerful federal agency in the world, the leader in space research, local and state governments, Fortune 500 companies, leading hospitality brands, colleges and universities have all leveraged CHARIoT Series innovations to eliminate infrastructure barriers and successfully modernize to IP.
“NVT Phybridge Power over Ethernet products are designed to eliminate every barrier during the upgrade to IP. Security risk and breaches during network refresh is a top concern,” said John Croce, CEO of NVT Phybridge. “Our mission is to help every customer first establish the needed IP platform and extended IP connectivity to places where people are able to do their best work – comfortably, efficiently, and securely. We are excited to have Inflow Technologies help us with our India and South Asia expansion.”
“NVT Phybridge is a global leader in Power Over Long-Reach Ethernet (PoLRE), and we are delighted to have reached an agreement with them,” said Rajesh Kumar, VP Tech BU of Inflow Technologies. In addition to welcoming such a prominent global technology company to our family of vendors, we look forward to working together on a wide range of strategic projects.
Inflow has tremendous experience in the IT Infrastructure Distribution market and has a team of professionals ready to deliver some of the best distribution services in the market today. NVT Phybridge solutions provide new capabilities to your network to support devices and applications at farther distances. We see this partnership as an important element of our distribution network which will widen the reach of our products and solutions in the market, thereby making it easier for our customers to do business with us. For over a decade, both NVT Phybridge and Inflow Technologies have been engaged in enabling partners and customers to deliver and adopt new technologies, with major recognition from the industry.
Large Healthcare System Uses Modern LAN Principles to Deploy Over 900 IP Phones
Analog communication solutions have limited functionality, resulting in frustrations and inefficiencies for management and staff. These frustrations can have an extremely negative trickle-down effect on the customer or patient experience. A large healthcare system decided it was time to solve this issue by modernizing its communication system in several locations across the Northwestern US, including multiple medical centers, critical access hospitals, and medical clinics. In this case, one of the top concerns was operational efficiency, and the legacy CS1000 platform was becoming increasingly inefficient and extremely costly to maintain.
However, the customer struggled with establishing a robust and secure PoE backbone to support the new system. The traditional and outdated rip-and-replace process would be extremely costly, time-consuming, and complex. Additionally, extensive power and cooling requirements would be needed across hundreds of IDF closets to support even more standard reach PoE switches. Traditional and outdated rip-and-replace methods would be extremely disruptive to operations and would significantly reduce the patient and visitor experience. This outdated network method left the customer frustrated and uncertain about how to proceed, forcing the project to be delayed indefinitely.
The customer learned about the NVT Phybridge long-reach PoLRE PoE switch and decided to test the solution. In a few simple setup steps, the PoLRE switch transformed the existing CAT3 voice infrastructure into a robust and reliable IP backbone for the new IP communication system. Thanks to PoLRE’s long reach capabilities, the customer was able to connect IP devices up to 1,200ft (365m) – 4 times farther than standard PoE switches – helping them support IP phones exactly where they were needed without installing IDF closets. Upgrading across multiple locations was simple with PoLRE’s repeatable, predictable, and scalable deployment methodology.
This large healthcare system deployed over 900 IP phones without replacing the existing cabling infrastructure and without installing any new IDF closets, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars and eliminating operational disruption.
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BOOK A MEETINGNVT Phybridge Case Study: Kansai International Airport Deploys Person Tracking Sensors
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Kansai Airport Simplifies IP Sensor Deployment using NVT Phybridge PoE switches, saving over $75,000
Kansai International Airport Deploys Person Tracking Sensors In Airport Terminals Using the NVT Phybridge FLEX24 SwitchKansai International Airport, located near Osaka, Japan, was opened over 20 years ago and is now used as a gateway into Japan. Overcrowding in the international terminals had become a significant issue, causing a need for Person Tracking Sensors to monitor traffic within the airport. The proposed system would include over 250 sensors, allowing for real-time tracking of individuals throughout the airport without facial authentication. This would help the airport manage the flow of traffic in congested areas and operate more efficiently. However, long reach requirements, time constraints, and business disruption posed significant barriers to deploying the new system.
Problem
Kansai Airport needed to manage traffic flow within the busy airport and planned to install state-of-the-art Xovis sensors. However, the project presented several barriers to the 24-hour operation that serves over 25 million travelers per year. Each sensor covers a range of 100m2 and needed to be mounted on the ceiling. The international departures terminals (where many of the sensors would be placed) had exposed steel beams as opposed to a closed ceiling. Even though the sensors could be installed on the steel beams, there were no outlets for local power or switch relays. Many desired sensor locations far exceeded the 100m range of standard Ethernet switches, and there was no way to install the switches any closer to the sensors. The customer needed a robust and straightforward solution to deploy the sensors without high costs or business disruption.
Solution
Reseller Nissho Electronics introduced the NVT Phybridge FLEX24 switch to decision-makers at Kansai Airport, a year before the project’s outset. When the time came to find a networking solution, the FLEX24 switch was the clear choice. The FLEX24 switch delivers Ethernet and PoE++ over multi-pair UTP wire with up to 2,000ft (610m) reach – that’s six times farther than standard Ethernet switches. The airport decided to engage in a no-obligation proof of concept to test the technology in their environment.
The FLEX24 switch quickly eliminated the project’s complexities and frustrations, providing the flexibility to enable the sensors six times farther than standard solutions, with no extra IDF closets required along the way.
Result
“Without the FLEX24 switch, we would have had to change the entire deployment plan. However, we used the FLEX24 solution to install the sensors using the existing CAT5 wiring infrastructure, allowing us to finish the project much faster and at a significantly lower cost,” said Yuji Taniguchi – IT Department Project Group, Kansai Airport Co., Ltd. According to Taniguchi, the airport was able to complete the installation in just three months, experiencing minimal disruption to its 24-hour operations and saving over $75,000. The FLEX24 Power over Ethernet switch facilitated a smoother and more efficient deployment of the IP sensors in both the Arrivals and Departures terminals. “If you compare the cost of the FLEX solution to the cost of installing optical wiring and power supply outlets, it is clear that FLEX allowed for a much more cost-effective installation and shortened the deployment time greatly. The FLEX24 switch solved all of the problems we had regarding the installation,” commented Taniguchi. “An additional benefit we realized was the long reach capabilities of FLEX24 switch, which helped us reduce IDF closet requirements by 90%, simplifying and reducing the costs to establish backup power in the case of a power outage.”
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BOOK A MEETINGNVT Phybridge Releases FLEX8 Power over Ethernet Switch
NVT Phybridge expands its award-winning FLEX Family with the FLEX8 long-reach PoE switch, making it efficient and cost-effective for businesses around the world to deploy IP devices.
The FLEX8 is a versatile, high-powered, enterprise-class solution with 8 downlink ports delivering fast Ethernet (100Mbps full-duplex, symmetrical) and up to PoE++ (50Wper port) over multi-pair UTP for up to 2,000ft (610m) – that’s 6Xs the distance of typical PoE switches.
Unlike other Network Switches, FLEX8 Delivers Speed, Reach and Power, leveraging new or existing 1 pair, 2 pair, or 4 pair UTP cable and can operate in standard mode (without an adapter) to 328ft (100m) and long reach PoE mode for extended reach to 2,000ft (610m). The FLEX8 switch auto detects data rate for maximum bandwidth and transmission distance and is equipped with a speed toggle that can be positioned to force 10Mbps when necessary to establish a link.
“When modernizing to IP, businesses can now take full advantage of Modern LAN principles and avoid major traditional challenges as they look to connect IP endpoints to IP applications. NVT Phybridge designed the FLEX Family to help customers gracefully upgrade to IP eliminating the cost, risk, and complexity that come with the 328ft reach limitations of standard Ethernet switches” said John Croce, CEO of NVT Phybridge “The FLEX8 is the perfect addition to help us expand our product offering, making sure we have a solution for every customer.”
As part of the FLEX8 launch, NVT Phybridge is offering special discounts on the Flex8 Switch and all Flex Extender Kits.
New Mexico State University Deploys Over 7,000 IP Phones
NVT Phybridge Case Study: New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University (NMSU) has been serving the educational needs of its multi-cultural population since 1888. The land-grant university excels in teaching, research, and public service, preparing students for careers in agriculture, the sciences, business, education, engineering, the arts, and social services. As part of its commitment to excellence in education, the university decided to modernize its communications platform.
Challenge
New Mexico State University’s existing analog communication system was approaching end-of-life, and the University wanted to do a full refresh by modernizing to IP phones. Many of the features the University was looking for, mobility and call recording, for example, weren’t available using analog or digital phones. However, the traditional and outdated method of ripping-and-replacing cabling across the 100 buildings spread across the 900-acre campus presented critical barriers:
Solution
New Mexico State University discovered the NVT Phybridge PoLRE PoE switch and requested a no-obligation proof-of-concept to test the solution in their environment. In just a few simple setup steps, the award-winning PoLRE switch transformed the existing CAT3 infrastructure into an IP path with power, capable of supporting IP phones up to 1,200ft (365m) away – that’s 4Xs the reach of standard Ethernet switches. By reusing the existing point-to-point network paths, NMSU created a robust and secure PoE backbone, ensuring the security of the core network.
“We will be saving well over $1 Million, fast-tracking and simplifying our IP telephony modernization, and creating a robust platform that delivers a great user experience”
Result
Thanks to the PoLRE managed switch, NMSU was able to leverage its existing CAT3 infrastructure to deploy over 7,000 IP phones across their campus in various types of buildings, including lecture halls and offices. The university was extremely satisfied with the modernization of its indoor basketball facility and the extremely large outdoor football stadium. By leveraging modern LAN design principles and technologies, NMSU was able to:
“NVT Phybridge is an unbelievable way to modernize from a traditional PBX environment. We will be saving well over $1 Million, fast-tracking and simplifying our IP telephony modernization, and creating a robust platform that delivers a great user experience.” Ray Cadena, Manager of Telecommunications Systems, New Mexico State University
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BOOK A MEETINGLarge Federal Agency Saves $1.2 Million Deploying Avaya IP Phones Using PoLRE Technology
One of the largest U.S federal government agencies, serving over a million households across multiple locations, used a variety of outdated, less reliable PBX solutions from various vendors. The agency wanted to consolidate all locations to a single IP-based VoIP solution from a single vendor; they chose the Avaya Aura solution. The plan was to deploy a private Cloud-based solution and connect all locations to it, allowing them to improve PBX management efficiency, reduce cost and complexity, and centralize monitoring, management, and updating requirements. This would be a significant benefit for the agency. The agency faced a significant barrier to its IP modernization plans. The local area network infrastructure was not ready and would require a major overhaul.
Challenge: The customer was operating a variety of aging TDM PBX’s in multiple locations. They knew this was inefficient, and they were required to modernize to a robust, Voice over IP-based infrastructure solution to improve customer experience, internal communications, and productivity. With no appropriate LAN infrastructure, the agency realized the project would be financially prohibitive, operationally complex and disruptive, and risky to their business. They would need to rip-and-replace all wiring infrastructure, establish PoE switch fabric to power the phones, address IDF closet requirements, including power availability, backup power, cooling, and rack space in every location. This was a significant barrier to deploying the new Avaya VoIP solution and IP phones. The customer needed a simplistic, robust solution that would permit a more graceful modernization while reducing disruption, cost, complexity, and risk.
Solution: The customer was introduced to the NVT Phybridge PoLRE switch by integrator Optivor Technologies. Using the PoLRE, the customer was immediately able to quickly convert their existing infrastructure into a robust IP platform with the power to support the new Avaya Aura phone solution. The award-winning PoLRE provided Ethernet and PoE over a single pair of UTP with up to 1,200ft (365m) reach and not only transformed the existing infrastructure into a power-packed IP platform but also established a point-to-point voice LAN dedicated to the new phone system.
Result: The NVT Phybridge PoLRE switch immediately solved the customer’s problem, allowing them to modernize from their digital system to Avaya IP phones seamlessly, cost-effectively, and with no risk or disruption to the business. As Rob Wynn, Operations Manager at Optivor, recalled, “There was literally no disruption; the employees left work one day and returned the next day to a new IP phone. The customer experienced a $1.2 Million savings thanks to the PoLRE switch, which greatly reduced costs to establish a robust, easy to manage PoE backbone to support the IP phones allowing the agency to proceed with the project and allocate more of their budget to IP application driving a better return on investment. The PoLRE solution eliminated the risks associated with the digital transformation project. It allowed the Agency to centralize call control and move to an all IP platform – with the same repeatable, predictable, and scalable deployment experience across all locations. Since the installation, there has been no quality of service issues; as Wynn mentions, “I was expecting issues like we usually see with large deployments, but when there were none, I was actually surprised.” “In addition to no day two LAN issues, we were able to fast-track the IP modernization given the simplicity, repeatability, and effectiveness of the PoLRE switch offering.” Thanks to NVT Phybridge technology, each location, regardless of size, was able to quickly and easily transition to IP phones without risk, disruption, network complexity, and high costs. The agency was also able to modernize to a PoE backbone VoIP in an environmentally responsible manner, repurposing and reusing the existing infrastructure, greatly reducing waste and other negative environmental impacts.
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BOOK A MEETINGFood and Beverage Company Saves Millions Using PoLRE Switches for Avaya IP Phones
One of the world’s leading food and beverage manufacturers needed to modernize their analog voice systems to IPT throughout multiple factories. The extensive replacement of single-pair/CAT3 wiring with Ethernet across all locations posed a massive barrier to the project, causing a 1-2 year implementation roll-out. That’s when Avaya brought in NVT Phybridge to fast-track the modernization with plug and play PoLRE IP-enabling solutions.
Challenge: The customer needed to upgrade from an aging but reliable single-pair wiring infrastructure to IP with power and longer reach than the 300ft Ethernet limit. The first phase of the project was to implement the new VoIP solution across 47 factories. However, being quoted 1-2 years for a full deployment was overwhelming and frustrating. The implementation was critical for business growth – but IP modernization posed several challenges as the process would be lengthy, complex, and disruptive to business.
Solution: The customer engaged integrator JT Global who introduced the NVT Phybridge PoLRE (Power over Long Reach Ethernet) solution as the modernization problem-solver. In just a few simple set-up steps, the plug-and-play PoLRE switch eliminated the infrastructure barriers the customer had been facing. In addition to supporting the new phone system and thousands of connected IP devices, the PoLRE switches enabled a point-to-point voice LAN dedicated to the new voice system, physically separating it from the production data LAN at each desktop, and providing a further layer of system redundancy.
Result: The new, centralized VoIP solution was deployed across the 47 factories in a record-breaking 4-month IP modernization. The NVT Phybridge PoLRE solution helped the customer leverage their existing, reliable telephony wiring while simplifying management with a common infrastructure topology – saving millions of dollars as a result. “Achieving IP connectivity first to support our new Avaya solution was where we exhausted most of our planning time. When we learned about the NVT Phybridge PoLRE product, we were able to move straight into implementation,” said the Sr. Telecommunications Manager. “The PoLRE literally solved every modernization concern we had, especially around costs and complexity. Its simplicity, stability, and ease of deployment quickly provided the IP we needed to support our new Avaya system and features for all of our users.”
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BOOK A MEETINGNVT Phybridge Introduces FLEX4 Power over Ethernet Adapter
NVT Phybridge expands its award-winning FLEX Family with the FLEX4 Power over Ethernet adapter
The FLEX4 Adapter, when paired with the FLEX24 or FLEX-Base, delivers Ethernet and high-power PoE (up to 50W) to 2,000ft (610m). Businesses can quickly enable 4 IP endpoints with PoE, from a single 2- or 4-pair long-run UTP cable with the FLEX4 Adapter.
NVT Phybridge recently introduced the FLEX24 Power over Ethernet Switch and FLEX-Base Extender. The award-winning enterprise-grade FLEX24 switch delivers Ethernet and high-power PoE, up to 50W, over 2- or 4-pair UTP cable, with 2,000ft (610m) reach.
The FLEX-Base, when paired with the FLEX-Link or FLEX4, creates a robust, single-port extender solution leveraging the downlink port of an existing PoE switch. In addition to being sold separately, the FLEX-Base Extender is available with a FLEX-Link or FLEX4 Adapter to make up a single-port Extender Kit. As part of the FLEX4 launch, NVT Phybridge is offering additional discounts on all Extender Kits.
“When modernizing to IP, businesses face major challenges as they look to connect IP endpoints to IP applications given the 328ft reach of standard Ethernet switches. NVT Phybridge designed the FLEX Family to help customers gracefully modernize to IP eliminating risk, high cost, network complexity, and security concern.” said John Croce, CEO of NVT Phybridge “The FLEX4 is the perfect addition to help us expand our product offering, making sure we have a solution for every customer.”
The FLEX4 Adapter’s unique ability to connect up to 4 IP endpoints from a single multi-pair UTP run provides many application options:
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