The new network combines common carrier and satellite technologies to support advanced applications and ensure business continuity.
Spacenet is deploying an innovative hybrid VSAT and DSL/Cable/EV-DO network that provides optimized support for Cumberland [image-nocss] Farms' expanding retail applications. Satellite networks combined with wireline services provide cost-effective redundant communications and a diverse network path to protect against network downtime. Spacenet is upgrading Cumberland Farms' existing VSAT network to the industry-leading SkyEdge VSAT platform for faster speeds and advanced functionality. The network supports improved performance for web-based and back-office applications including credit/debit card authorization, POS polling, HR software and inventory tracking.
"Cumberland Farms is committed to providing our customers value, convenience and unparalleled service through our network of retail stores, gas stations, and distribution operations," said Cumberland Farms vice president of information technology John Carroll. "Having a reliable and efficient network infrastructure is critical for enabling us to achieve these goals. The upgraded satellite and hybrid network provides a simplified single platform solution, faster speeds for web-based applications, automatic and reliable network backup, and near 99.9% network availability, ultimately helping us better serve our customers at each location."
Spacenet president and COO Glenn Katz added, "An increasing number of our customers are utilizing satellite and hybrid networks to provide a more simplified solution for supporting expanding business applications and network backup."
Cumberland Farms, Canton, Mass., operates a network of retail stores, gas stations and a support system including petroleum, dairy and grocery distribution operations that spans 11 states across the Northeast and Florida.
McLean, Va.-based Spacenet is a leading provider of high-performance satellite and hybrid terrestrial networking solutions for U.S.-based enterprise, government and small office/small business customers. It has more than 100,000 operational network endpoints. Services include custom satellite and hybrid network solutions for enterprise and government; Connexstar VSAT services for primary, backup and disaster recovery networks; and StarBand broadband Internet by satellite. Spacenet operates its own end-to-end services infrastructure including network management, field services and teleport facilities in McLean, Va., Atlanta and Chicago.
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