Rapid Thin Client Deployment: Big Box Retail
NET partnered with a national Big Box retailer to modernize its technology infrastructure through a rapid thin client deployment. By focusing on hardware selection, network infrastructure readiness, and a structured implementation approach, NET successfully completed the project across 100+ sites within just four months. The result was a seamless rollout with minimal disruption, improved system reliability, and a scalable foundation to support future retail operations—demonstrating NET’s expertise in delivering complex national rollouts with speed and precision.
Background & Challenge
A leading Big Box retailer needed to modernize its technology infrastructure by upgrading outdated thin clients across its locations. The challenge was to implement the deployment quickly and efficiently without disrupting day-to-day operations. The retailer required a solution that balanced speed, reliability, and scalability while ensuring seamless integration into existing systems.
NET’s Approach
NET’s delivery team developed a comprehensive deployment strategy focusing on three key areas:
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Hardware Selection
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Partnered with the retailer to evaluate and select the right thin client hardware that matched performance, budget, and scalability needs.
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Network Infrastructure
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Assessed and prepared the network environment to ensure compatibility and stability for the new thin client rollout.
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Addressed bandwidth, security, and connectivity requirements for multiple locations.
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Implementation Approach
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Executed a structured deployment plan that minimized disruption to store operations.
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Leveraged project management expertise to coordinate across teams and ensure timely delivery.
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Results
The implementation was successfully completed within the 4-month timeline, meeting the retailer’s critical business objectives. NET’s streamlined process ensured:
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Smooth deployment across locations
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Minimal disruption to daily operations
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Reliable and scalable infrastructure ready to support future growth
Conclusion
By partnering with NET, the Big Box retailer achieved a rapid, reliable thin client deployment that modernized its infrastructure without disrupting business. NET’s expertise in hardware selection, network infrastructure, and implementation ensured the project’s success, solidifying NET as a trusted technology partner for large-scale retail rollouts.
Project Details
Time Frame:
- 4 months
Location:
- National (100+ sites)
Services Provided:
- National Rollouts
- 24/7 Maintenance & Support
Technologies Implemented:
- Point of Sale & Kiosk
- Systems, Servers & Such
- Structured Cabling
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