RETAIL INFRASTRUCTURE

Connecting METRO:
The Future of Smart Retail

Active designed and implemented an enterprise SD-Branch infrastructure for 350+ locations nationwide, creating a fully connected retail ecosystem.

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THE CHALLENGE

METRO needed a single and scalable network infrastructure for hundreds of locations throughout Greece, with increased requirements:

  • High availability and reliability

  • Network security and separation

  • Centralized management and visibility

  • Support for IoT and ESL functions

  • Optimal efficiency and reduced costs

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THE SOLUTION

Active implemented a modern SD-Branch architecture, integrating WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi and IoT in a centrally managed environment.

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WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, IoT

Automation

Security & Segmentation

Cloud Ready

Key features of the solution

End-to-End Consolidation

Unified WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi and IoT infrastructure across all locations

Central Management

Single platform for real-time management and monitoring

Security & Segmentation

Zero Trust architecture and network separation for maximum protection

Scalable & Cloud-Ready

Flexible and future scalable cloud-ready architecture

IoT Integration (ESL)

Electronic Shelf Labels and IoT support for real-time operations

The operational impact

350+ Points

Nationwide infrastructure consolidation in 350+ stores

Cost reduction

Reduction of operating costs, centralized management, and automation

Improved performance

High availability and optimisation at every retail point

Enhanced security

Zero Trust and segmentation for a secure IT compliant environment

real-time retail

ESL and IoT support for real-time price updates

Technologies used

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SD Branch
WiFi 6
Enterprise Wi-Fi
Network Security &
Segmentation
Cloud Management
Platform
IoT / ESL
Integration
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