Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) needed to improve its Wi-Fi network to ensure operational efficiency and reduce network management workload. They also had separate networks for their office and CCTV cameras, making data center management challenging.

Ausgrid used a simplex radio channel via the New South Wales Government Radio Network (NSWGRN) to maintain open communications between maintenance staff and tunnel construction teams. However, this method had major drawbacks and limitations, including drawing maintenance staff away from their duties and relying on land lines and face-to-face meetings for communication.

Foreign exchange trading requires fast and secure connections, as well as latency equalization for a level playing field. Additionally, installing an underground OSP without the ability to test before deployment posed a challenge.

To accommodate the rapid growth, AmerisourceBergen initiated a large office expansion at its Fort Mill, South Carolina facility. The expansion included a new parking garage that required deployment of 23 security cameras and 15 “code blue” emergency phones to enhance the safety of parking garage users. The initial plans called for the inclusion of four intermediate distribution frame (IDF) telecom rooms in the parking garage to support the connectivity requirements for the PoE devices. However, the four-IDF approach presented a financial and logistical challenge since each IDF would require network equipment, power, HVAC and an uninterruptible power supply, while also consuming valuable space in the parking garage.