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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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