Rack Inventory & Dual Cabling Project for a Fortune 500 Retailer
NET partnered with a Fortune 500 retailer to complete a large-scale technology upgrade across 1,100 stores in 49 states. Over a 5-month period, NET conducted a comprehensive rack inventory while simultaneously installing dual cabling to support a new POS system rollout. By combining both initiatives into a single site visit, NET streamlined operations, reduced disruption, and delivered consistent results nationwide—showcasing its expertise in managing complex, multi-state rollouts with speed and precision.
Background & Challenge
A Fortune 500 retailer needed to complete a large-scale technology upgrade across its national footprint. The project required conducting a comprehensive rack inventory while simultaneously installing new cabling to support a separate POS system rollout. With over 1,100 stores in 49 states, the challenge was to execute the work efficiently, consistently, and without disrupting critical retail operations.
NET’s Approach
NET was selected as the vendor of choice due to its proven ability to manage complex national rollouts. The approach included:
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Comprehensive Rack Inventory
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Conducted detailed documentation of rack configurations and equipment to establish a clear, accurate baseline for IT infrastructure.
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Dual Cabling Deployment
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Installed structured cabling to support the new POS systems while onsite, reducing the need for multiple site visits and minimizing disruption.
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National Rollout Management
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Leveraged project management expertise to coordinate across 1,100 stores, ensuring consistent execution and tight scheduling across nearly every U.S. state.
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Results
Within a 5-month timeframe, NET successfully delivered:
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Rack inventory completed across 1,100 stores
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Dual cabling installed to support new POS systems
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Streamlined onsite operations by combining inventory and cabling into a single visit
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Minimized downtime and ensured smooth rollout across all store locations
Conclusion
By combining rack inventory with dual cabling installation, NET delivered a highly efficient solution for this Fortune 500 retailer. The project demonstrated NET’s ability to manage large-scale, multi-state rollouts with precision and speed, ensuring that the retailer’s new POS system was supported by a reliable and well-documented infrastructure.
Project Details
Time Frame:
- 5 months
Location:
- 1,100 across 49 states
Services Provided:
- National Rollouts
- New Builds & Remods
Technologies Implemented:
- Systems, Servers & Such
- Structured Cabling
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