Global Retailer Optimizes Operations with HighPoint Next Gen Wi-Fi
Client Summary
A leading global retailer operating a 900,000 sq. ft distribution facility needed a reliable, high-performance Wi-Fi solution to support nearly 1,000 connected devices. With increasing demand and an upcoming seasonal surge, the company required seamless coverage, improved visibility, and future-ready capabilities.
Challenges
The retailer’s existing network faced critical limitations:
- Incomplete Wi-Fi coverage creating dead zones and inefficient layouts
- Network congestion, with channel utilization reaching 60%
- Aging infrastructure nearing end-of-support
- Limited IT visibility and control to resolve disruptions quickly
“With HighPoint’s Next Gen Wi-Fi, we eliminated dead zones, reduced congestion, and created a future-ready network, enabling us to meet growing demands with confidence.”
Solution
HighPoint partnered with the retailer’s IT and warehouse teams to design and deploy a Next-Generation Wi-Fi Architecture built on Cisco Meraki. Key elements included:
- Deployment of 350+ Cisco Meraki access points for full facility coverage
- Cloud-based management tools for easier monitoring and faster issue resolution
- Optimized technology layout to eliminate dead zones and boost process efficiency
- Scalability to support advanced W-Fi–dependent technologies (IoT, robotics, product movement)
- Rapid scheduling and deployment ahead of seasonal activity spikes
Impact
The upgraded network delivered measurable improvements:
- 100% Wi-Fi coverage across the facility
- Channel utilization reduced from 60% to 5%
- Faster disruption resolution with improved IT visibility
- Future-ready infrastructure supporting robotics, IoT, and automation
- Increased employee satisfaction from optimized workflows and technology placement
Key Achievements
100% verified Wi-Fi coverage across 900,000 sq. ft
350+ Cisco Meraki access points deployed
Channel congestion cut from 60% to 5%
Future-ready network for advanced technologies
Successful deployment ahead of seasonal spike
