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Network Infrastructure Upgrade

A complete network rebuild for a growing logistics office — new switching, structured cabling, Wi-Fi and firewall, delivered with zero downtime.

Midwest Logistics Group Kanata, ON 2025 3 weeks
The upgraded network — a server rack connected to cloud services, laptops and desktops

The challenge

Midwest Logistics Group had outgrown its network. Forty employees sharing a consumer-grade router, Wi-Fi that died in the warehouse half, and no separation between staff, guests and the scanners that track every shipment. Every slowdown cost real money — and nobody could say why it was happening.

Our approach

We started with a full audit of the existing setup, then designed a segmented network built for the way the business actually runs: a dedicated VLAN for warehouse scanners, a separate guest network that can't touch business systems, and priority for the applications that move shipments. Because the office couldn't stop for a week, we built the new network alongside the old one and cut over after hours — the team arrived Monday morning to faster Wi-Fi and didn't miss a minute of work.

The result

A documented, manageable network with room to grow. Warehouse dead zones eliminated, remote access secured with VPN, and a support plan in place so it stays that way.

0
Hours of downtime during cutover
Faster Wi-Fi in problem areas
40+
Devices migrated & documented

What we delivered

  • Structured cablingNew runs to every workstation and warehouse zone.
  • Managed switchingSegmented VLANs for staff, scanners, guests and servers.
  • Enterprise Wi-FiAccess points placed from a real site survey.
  • Next-gen firewallVPN access, threat protection and content filtering.

Does your network need the same treatment?

We'll audit what you have and show you what's possible — no obligation.