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12.21.09
NORTH AMERICA'S LARGEST PROVIDER FOR INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT LIVING
SECURES DISTRIBUTED NETWORK WITH FORTINET IN RECORD TIME
 For nearly 40 years, Holiday Retirement has been providing the very best options for senior living. Each of its communities is designed with a focus on creating a rewarding and satisfying lifestyle for residents. Holiday Retirement offers more than 300 locations throughout the United States and Canada.
Holiday Retirement utilized broadband connectivity for integral office operations and service to its residents. More importantly, the critical need for connectivity was related to employee time tracking, keeping track of all new resident move-ins, as well as food ordering for the facilities.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Holiday was in a position to replace their broadband network in a very short period of time. Holiday Retirement conducted a thorough search for a business partner who could offer managed broadband connectivity and network security.
Holiday Retirement selected Industry Retail Group (IRG), a premier provider of broadband-enabled network services, serving retailers and multi-site companies. The company relied on IRG to provide network security for its distributed network. “We were looking for a network security vendor that gave us the flexibility to easily manage our large and distributed network as well as support our need to reduce costs and simplify our network,” said Steve McDowell, Chief Information Officer at Holiday Retirement. Read More
11.24.09
IRG EXHIBITS AT THE NRF 99TH ANNUAL CONVENTION AND EXPO
BETHESDA, MD, November 20, 2009 - Industry Retail Group, Inc. (IRG) (www.industryretail.com), a leading provider of retail-centric broadband-based applications and services, announced its participation again at the 2010 National Retail Federation's 99th Annual Convention and Expo - Retail's Big Show. The Expo will take place from January 11-12 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.
The National Retail Federation's (NRF) expo hall will feature over 500 vendors in 170,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space. Retail's Big Show has, for decades, been the preeminent show for retailers worldwide. It provides excellent opportunities for education, networking, and resourcing new products and services specifically focused on the retail industry.
Mike Luzio, CEO of IRG stated, "Retail's Big Show is a wonderful opportunity for both retailers and vendors alike. We look forward to hearing first-hand from retailers the challenges and issues they face, and tailoring our broadband solutions to meet retailers' needs. Further, the IRG team really looks forward to the expo, as it provides us the opportunity to build relationships and introduce 'leveraging broadband' as the way to deliver a positive customer experience." Read More
11.16.09
IRG ANNOUNCES SEASONAL BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY FOR RETAIL 'POP-UP STORES' NATIONWIDE
Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) November 16, 2009 - Industry Retail Group, Inc. (IRG) (www.industryretail.com), a leading provider of retail-centric broadband-based applications and services, announced it is now providing broadband connectivity to temporary, pop-up stores nationwide, with no annual contracts required.
Once only common during the winter holidays, pop-up stores are now turning up in malls and shopping centers across the US throughout the year. Increasingly, some brands that do not have a retail store presence, or want to temporarily expand their footprint, are now creating “pop-up stores” to drive sales. Additionally, pop-up stores are proving to be a great way for retailers to test new secondary markets, before agreeing to long-term leases. Read More
4.27.09
INDUSTRY RETAIL GROUP CEO TO DISCUSS RETAIL PROFITABILITY AT TOMAX VISIBILITY CONFERENCE
BETHESDA, MD, April 23, 2009 - Industry Retail Group, Inc. (IRG) (www.industryretail.com), a leading provider of retail-centric broadband-based applications and services, announced its gold-level sponsorship of the Tomax Visibility Conference, being held May 13-15, 2009 at The Canyons Resort in Park City, UT.
Mike Luzio, CEO of IRG, will be in attendance, largely focused on discussing retail profitability at the conference and how leveraging your WAN broadband infrastructure can help dramatically reduce costs. Multiple areas will be covered at the forum but will primarily cover best practices in the areas of leveraging broadband to fund PCI compliance, store systems, and POS upgrades. Read More
3.18.09
INUDSTRY RETAIL GROUP MARKS TWO YEARS OF MANAGED NETWORK SERVICES FOR JOS. A BANK CLOTHIERS
 Industry Retail Group, Inc. (IRG), a leading provider of retail-centric broadband-based applications and services, announced its recent two year mark of providing network and integration services to JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. JoS. A. Bank is the pre-eminent name in men's classic clothing, and has been at the forefront of the men's apparel market for over 100 years. JoS. A. Bank operates over 461 stores today across the United States. They continue to expand yearly on their vast network of retail locations.
JoS. A. Bank initially selected IRG to provide broadband services, turn-key integration, and serve as the project management lead for its WAN deployment. Working within the JoS. A. Bank-imposed 90-day implementation schedule, IRG successfully fulfilled its commitment to complete the deployment for every store in just 10 weeks. Read More
12.17.08
INDUSTRY RETAIL GROUP CELEBRATES THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE LAUNCH OF ITS 3G WAN SERVICES
Industry Retail Group announced today that it has successfully completed its second year of utilizing 3G (wireless broadband) as a primary and secondary network access solution, after successfully launching in December 2006. IRG, in partnership with best-of-breed appliance manufacturers and 3G network carriers, has been pioneering the acceptance of 3G service by deploying 3G-powered appliances and standalone 3G CPE to enable client applications and WANs.
Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) December 17, 2008 - Industry Retail Group, Inc. (IRG), a leading provider of retail-centric broadband-based applications and services, announced today that it has successfully completed its second year of utilizing 3G (wireless broadband) as a primary and secondary network access solution, after successfully launching in December 2006.
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12.10.08
INDUSTRY RETAIL GROUP ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH AND UPGRADE TO THE VAULT, WEB-BASED CLIENT PORTAL
BETHESDA, MD, Dec 05, 2008 - Industry Retail Group, Inc. (IRG), (www.industryretail.com), a leading provider of retail-centric broadband-based applications and services, announced today that it has successfully completed the launch of substantial upgrade to its web-based client portal known as the Vault. Clients can now benefit from several enhanced features including:
 Project-Based System Architecture - The Vault has been upgraded to operate on a Project architecture, rather than a single product (like Broadband) basis. Each project can have an unlimited number of service orders across IRG's complete product set converged together with clear start and end dates, Document Library, Reporting, Status Graphs and Search Capabilities.
Project-Specific Document Library - Clients can now store Project Documentation, such as Scopes of Work, Closeout Procedures, Site Blueprints, Rollout Schedules, Staging Instructions, and Rules of Engagement within a Vault Project for easy retrieval.
Project-Specific Custom Reporting - An unlimited number of custom reports can be created and tied to specific projects, or to the Client's master account.
Portal White-labeling - Clients, Resellers, and Agents can white-label the Vault as their own, so internal Project Managers and Client personnel can leverage the power of the Vault while keeping the look of the site specific to their needs.
Geographical Site Mapping - Shows project managers where jobs are scheduled so resources can be assigned, or jobs rescheduled to maximize the effectiveness of service test and accept and to minimize the wait times by field service technicians who require support.
Enhanced Search Capabilities - Enables users to single-click desired event(s) and criteria to return results quickly across an entire project or multiple projects. This includes the ability to view installs scheduled for the current day, week, month, next week, next month, and even orders pending client action.
Joe Manzari, IRG's COO, states, "It's exciting to add even more features and functionality to an already powerful tool that offers clients unmatched visibility to the projects they deploy with IRG." Read More
11.4.08
ATTRACT NEW CUSTOMERS WITH FREE INTERNET
This retailer heeded customer requests and upstaged the competition by implementing free Wi-Fi in 200 stores.
Integrated Solutions For Retailers, November 2008
Written by: Erin Harris
Coffee shops are one of the fastest growing businesses in the United States. According to the National Coffee Association, coffee shops generated $12 billion in 2006. In order to stay competitive, coffee shops must offer their customers valuable services that the competitor located directly across the street might not. Paul Balzer, VP of supply chain at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, knew that in order to remain competitive, it would have to offer a service some other coffee chains do not — free Wi-Fi. Read More
10.31.08
WI-FI HOT SPOTS: HOT OR NOT?
Wi-Fi hotspots provide some lift, but beware of hastily planned infrastructures.
Integrated Solutions For Retailers, October 2008
Written by: Matt Pillar
I recently had myself convinced that I could handle a fairly sizable remodeling job myself. At the behest of my family, I begrudgingly hired a professional contractor, who has since proceeded to impress me thoroughly with his skill and quality of work. I now admit that I could not have done what he has accomplished.
So it goes with certain IT projects in your enterprise, Wi-Fi notwithstanding. Subscribers to this magazine are representative of the entire North American retail spectrum, from small shop owners to many top executives at Wal-Mart. Many of them are do-it-yourselfer wannabes like me, who inevitably skip a step or cut a corner when they take their projects in-house. While you might not be surprised at how many retailers have adopted Wi-Fi, you would be shocked at the number of them using the technology inappropriately. Lately, I’ve been talking with executives from network and wireless solutions providers like Industry Retail Group (IRG) and AirTight Networks, and they’ve corroborated my findings. We’ve swapped stories of retailers using open-access hotspots to communicate sensitive data, offering free Wi-Fi to consumers on corporate network infrastructures, and using default parameters of their off-the-shelf, plug and play access points for corporate data sharing. Read More
9.22.08
COVAD COMMUNICATIONS RECOGNIZES IRG AS TOP
PARTNER IN WHOLESALE SERVICE PROVIDER CATEGORY
WILMINGTON, DE - September 22, 2008 - Industry Retail Group, (www.industryretail.com), a specialized provider of broadband-enabled network services to retail and multi-unit businesses, was recently recognized by Covad Communications as Top Partner in the Wholesale Service Provider category for 2007. In addition, IRG was also recognized as Partner of the Year from Covad's group of 450 partners.
"Covad is pleased to recognize IRG as its top partner in the Wholesale Service Provider category for monthly booked revenue in 2007," said Lisa Graham, General Manager of Covad's Wholesale business unit. "Covad's partnership with IRG has created an offering with excellent customer experience, from the initial sale through setup and support." Read More
9.8.08
ROBEKS CORPORATION SELECTS IRG TO PROVIDE MANAGED NETWORK SERVICES
WILMINGTON, DE - September 8, 2008 - Industry Retail Group Inc., (www.industryretail.com), a specialized provider of broadband-enabled network services to the retail and quick-service markets, announced recently it was selected by Robeks Corporation to provide Managed Network Services for all of their franchisees.
Robeks Corporation, (www.robeks.com) a premium fruit smoothie and healthy eats national franchisor, offers fresh, premium, made-to-order, unique combinations of healthy ingredients; flavorful throughout. Robeks opens stores at a rapid rate, and projects 500 locations within the next few years. Read More
9.2.08
THE COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF OFFERS TOTALLY FREE WI-FI USING IRG|WI-FI
WILMINGTON, DE - September 2, 2008 - Industry Retail Group Inc., (www.industryretail.com), a specialized provider of broadband-enabled network services to the retail and quick-service markets, announced Tuesday the completion of its in-store guest Wi-Fi services for The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf stores nationwide.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf stores offer premium coffees and teas, gifts, and baked items, both online and in local neighborhoods. With over 650 U.S. and international locations in 19 countries, the company sought to provide totally free Wi-Fi to its customers. VP of Supply Chain Paul Balzer selected Industry Retail Group (IRG) because of its managed network services and related product offering for multi-site locations. IRG has established itself as an emerging leader of broadband-enabled network services because of its commitment to a retail-centric service portfolio of network and professional services, brand promoting applications, and pro-active, global support. Read More
8.18.08
ENVYSION SIGNS SECOND MEMBER TO NEWLY ANNOUNCED PARTNER PROGRAM
Industry Retail Group (IRG) signs up as latest partner
LOUISVILLE, CO - August 18, 2008 - EnvysionTM Inc., (www.envysion.com) the leading Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS) provider, today announced it has already signed its second partner in less than a week to its newly announced Envysion Partner Program. The program delivers a new recurring revenue stream with a differentiated web-based managed video service to industry partners looking to expand their offerings and grow their business. Envysion Video is rapidly becoming a preferred technology for Systems Integrators, Security Channel providers, Broadband Service providers and Point of Sale providers who seek to enhance their portfolio of services. By adding Envysion Video to their offerings, Envysion Partners can provide their customers with remote access to on-site video that is tied to business applications, such as Point of Sale (POS) systems and security access. Read More
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