Keep orders, shipping and the floor connected.
In a plant or warehouse, the connection supports orders, shipping, inventory and the people who keep it all moving. We help you compare internet, backup and phone options that fit your building and your shifts.
The problem
Why this gets complicated
Manufacturers and warehouses depend on connected systems more than ever: order and inventory software, shipping labels, handheld scanners, cameras, and the front office. When the connection drops, orders and shipments can stall.
Large buildings bring their own questions. The office may be well covered while the floor or the dock has weak signal, and an older industrial building may not have the wiring a new connection needs.
Before you sign
What to look for
A few things worth checking before you sign anything.
Uptime for critical systems
Decide which systems must stay up, and whether a backup connection with automatic failover makes sense.
Coverage across the building
Think about the office, the floor and the dock. Talk with your IT provider about Wi-Fi and cell coverage where people actually work.
Phones for every shift
Paging, call routing and after hours handling that match when your team is working.
What the building can support
Ask early whether bringing in new service would take extra wiring or construction.
How we help
How our technology brokers help
We represent virtually every major carrier, so we can compare options side by side and recommend what fits. You have one point of contact from the first call to after you go live.
Learn your operation
We look at what runs on your connection today, from the office to the dock.
Compare options
We compare internet, backup and phone options across the carriers we represent.
Plan around production
We help coordinate your install and switchover to limit disruption to your shifts when we can.
One point of contact
You have one team to call for ordering, installs and follow up.
FAQ
Common questions
What if our internet goes down during a shift?
A backup connection with automatic failover can keep key systems running. We can include backup options in your comparison.
Our building is older. Can we still get fiber?
Sometimes. It depends on what already reaches the building and what it would take to bring service in. We check that early.
Can you help with more than one building?
Yes. We can compare options across several locations and help keep them organized.
Does it cost extra to go through you?
No. Carriers pay us, so our help costs you nothing extra.
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Learn moreIndustries we help
- Restaurants and retail
- Medical and dental offices
- Professional offices (law, accounting, real estate)
- Construction and contractors
- Auto dealers and repair shops
- Hotels and hospitality
- Nonprofits and churches
- Schools, daycares and childcare centers
- Salons, spas and fitness studios
- Property management and apartment communities
Helping businesses across the Twin Cities
Talk to a technology broker.
Book a free 30-minute virtual meeting. Tell us what you have today and what you need, and we will compare your options. Carriers pay us, so our help costs you nothing extra.