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ArrowXL hits connectivity and security targets with Node4
With the customer at the heart of its operations , ArrowXL prioritises delivering a seamless and secure network with minimal disruptions . Rachel Hopkins , Chief Information Officer at ArrowXL , discusses how the organisation ’ s partnership with Node4 means it can now provide a faster , more robust and secure IT network to its customers and maintain a leading position in the logistics sector .
With over 25 years of experience , ArrowXL is the UK ’ s largest and longest-established two-person delivery and warehousing specialist . Headquartered in Wigan , the company focuses on delivering large , heavy and unwieldy orders such as sofas , domestic appliances and gym equipment . It also offers additional value-add services , including appliance fitting , furniture assembly and removal of old items .
The challenge
Finding a replacement for unreliable , outdated network connectivity and IT security infrastructure
ArrowXL places exceptional service at the centre of all its operations , ensuring deliveries are made on time and with minimal disruption to customers . This requires fast , reliable and secure IT across the company ’ s distribution network . So , when ArrowXL ’ s multi-site network began to suffer sustained outages and the incumbent supplier breached SLAs , it was time to take action .
The solution
Secure SD-WAN and renewed structured cabling
After looking at several competing solutions , the decision was taken to rollout Node4 ’ s fully managed Secure SD-WAN across eight sites and replace the structured cabling , comms cabinets and access points . This infrastructure would help provide improved connectivity indoors and outdoors for each location . Rachel Hopkins , Chief Information Officer at ArrowXL , said : “ Right from the outset , there was a high degree of consensus about choosing Node4 ’ s Secure SD-WAN . Node4 ’ s bid team demonstrated the solution ’ s superior speed , versatility and security
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