Tuesday, May 31, 2011

When Wires Aren't an Option

The first thing that anyone might think of when they think of wiring a building for broadband is copper, fiber, or perhaps twisted pair. But first, you have to think of access. Will they hang overhead, or be buried deep below? Both have their pros and cons, but what some retailers find is that sometimes nether will suit. Whether it's the complications of zoning or the shear cost of access, sometimes wires aren't a viable option.

For example, as commercial real estate becomes scarce, many new edifices can be found corners of what used to be parking lots for major shopping centers. Will you trench through the asphalt? Not likely. And, simple as it may sound, with the popularity of buried fiber, piggy-backing your broadband connection on the poles overhead still begs the question: how do we go from underground to overhead?

Bud Morgan, Director of Technology for Romulus, Inc. is a 20-year veteran of the IT industry keeping the company's ever-expanding IHOP franchise base (now up to 35 locations across 3 states) connected and online. In February 2007, however, he found himself navigating such a "concrete jungle" as he called it. When wires weren't an option, he considered satellite. But, thankfully he discovered fixed wireless broadband and Accel Networks' solutions. Today, Bud trusts Accel more and more because of their ease-of-deployment, uptime, and PCI compliance.

When your company plots to build in a concrete jungle, you don't have to worry about the cost to connect. Consider Accel Networks' fixed wireless broadband and compare the costs. You might be surprised.

Labels: Fixed Wireless Broadband, Retail