Retail 4.0
Needs strong partners and reliable networks.
Challenges and Opportunities
Sophisticated IT networks as a competitive advantage in retail
RIEDEL Networks Retail Solution
Modern customers attach great importance to an appealing digital shopping experience. Modern retail therefore needs one thing above all: a reliable and secure network.
The RIEDEL Networks Retail Solution, based on Cisco Meraki, is a strong companion on the path to the digitalization of retail, because it provides the necessary building blocks to strengthen the digital shopping experience in retail stores.
Network nodes
worldwide
Customer locations
connected

Network partners
local
years
Experience

Presence in
75+ countries and numerous cities
A central management platform for users, end devices and applications. All retail locations can be monitored and configured using an overview map.
A reliable and secure network
- Next-generation firewalls with intrusion prevention based on a signature database, file reputation-based protection (malware protection), identity-based security policies
- Compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) credit card transaction requirements.
A modern network architecture:
- Immediate network access thanks to mobile-based Internet.
- High availability (>99.9%) through active monitoring of Internet connections, with automatic detection of failures and fast recovery at the same time.
- Software defined WAN with active/active routing with dynamic path selection. Support for application-level performance profiles to ensure prioritization of relevant applications.
- Zero-touch deployment: Fast deployment thanks to minimal logistical effort and simple plug & play installation.
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Together we will find the perfect solution for you and consider your IT networks as part of the digital transformation! - Get in touch with us!
Oliver Burgdorf, Chief of Sales Officer at RIEDEL Networks
What Do I Gain from the Solution?
Advantages for the retail trade
Thanks to the retail solution from RIEDEL Networks, retailers can put their stores into operation reliably and highly securely at an attractive price. At the same time, the targeted use of Bluetooth & Wireless solutions provides additional valuable information that can be used strategically for marketing and business management.
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On the one hand, the network structure
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Ready-to-use store solution including router, dedicated mobile gateway, WLAN access points, including DSL and mobile access
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Easy to deploy, the solution scales easily to thousands of sites, providing high performance routing with high availability by combining mobile and broadband internet instead of expensive MPLS
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Meets PCI requirements for credit card transactions / data and network security
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On the other hand, analytical added value
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Location Analytics & Camera Heatmaps show the duration of use, movement profiles and length of stay of customers. A people counter integrated into the surveillance camera enables customers to be counted. Integrated tools, such as log-in via Facebook, increase marketing efficiency
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Support of electronic price tags (electronic shelf labeling) centrally for all stores
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Solution Modules
A complete solution based on predefined infrastructure components.

Starter Package
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Security devices with integrated SD-WAN functionality for site networking, offering connectivity and security from a single device
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Indoor cellular gateway with remote antenna and connection via The antenna can be placed where cellular coverage is best
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Wireless WLAN access points for indoor environments with support for electronic
Optional Packages
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Mobile radio gateway for outdoor installations, the antenna can be placed where the mobile radio coverage is best
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LAN switches with 8, 24, 48 ports and optional remote power supply via Power over Ethernet
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Security cameras for indoor and outdoor use
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Meraki Insight software to analyze network and network performance
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Meraki Systems Manager tool for managing IT & mobile devices such as iOS, Android, MAC and Windows devices
Our Customers
Who already trusts in our solutions!

Technological innovation, flexibility, and scalability
„The partnership with RIEDEL Networks is characterized by technological innovation, flexibility, and scalability, which makes the collaboration at all levels, from management to technical specialists, particularly valuable."

Marcel Kühn, CISO & Teamleade Global IT Infrastruktur at Gedore

A flexible partner for a complex project
"By working with such a professional and flexible partner, many processes were simplified, allowing us to reduce costs. The partnership with RIEDEL Networks, from account management to technical consulting, has repeatedly proven to be extremely valuable for Kyocera Document Solutions Europe."

Thomas Schroeder, Manager IT Operations Management at KYOCERA Document Solutions Europe B.V.

A privileged partnership
"Thanks to RIEDEL Networks, Faller Packaging now has a modern, fully redundant, highly transparent, and highly available SD-WAN network that connects our seven European sites and 1,300 employees. My IT team has found the ideal partner who guarantees flawless network operation."

Tobias Dölder, Head IT-Systems, Faller Packaging

We found the perfect partner
"IT is the backbone of every organization. This is especially true in healthcare, where mistakes can be costly. Riedel has proven to be an excellent partner, and the decision to opt for a managed network was the right one in every respect."

Torsten Emmanuel, Chief Information Officer, ATOS Kliniken

Innovative Communication Solutions with RIEDEL Networks
“With the right partner in business and in life, even the greatest obstacles can be overcome. Riedel has proven to be the right partner, not only in development but also across all supporting processes. The assurance of having a reliable network and a dependable partner is invaluable to me.”

John Steeghs, Senior Manager Team Management and Logistics at TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe GmbH

Our SD-WAN runs perfectly!
“Our SD-WAN is running perfectly, and since switching from our MPLS to Riedel Networks, we haven’t had a single outage. The company negotiated new agreements with our last-mile providers on our behalf and helped us reduce unnecessary telecommunications costs. We are reinvesting these savings in managed services. In other words, we are achieving significantly more with the same level of spending.”

Linus Linder, Head of IT at Müller - Die lila Logistik AG

RIEDEL connects two worlds for us: broadcast and IT.
“When it comes to transmitting a world-class event like Formula 1, a strong and reliable partnership is absolutely essential. We have been working with RIEDEL's RiLink for many years. As soon as the fiber-optic cable is connected to our production unit, all systems come to life, immediately connect to their hosts, and begin sending files or messages.”
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Friedrich Behringer, Technical Operations Manager, RTL NEWS