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Wireless WAN for Forecourts<\/h1><\/div>\r\n <\/div><\/div>
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\n In a fast-evolving forecourts sector, Optimised Wireless Network Edge gives your forecourts the network agility to diversify its revenue streams. Ensuring secure, always-on connectivity and high application performance, Optimised Wireless Network Edge is a solution you can trust to provide a high-quality user experience that will support your growth and sustainability.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

\n Supporting change in the Forecourts sector
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\n As demand for fuel falls and the petrol forecourts sector shifts its focus to address the evolving needs of its customers, new digital applications are needed to implement change. Whether installing EV charging points, establishing new food outlets or offering value-added services, such as parcel collection, laundry, car repair or customer Wi-Fi, the digital platforms required to deliver these offerings requires a robust network.\n<\/p>\n

\n Applications, such as upgraded Point of Sale systems, inventory management, smart cameras<\/a> and click-and-collect smart lockers<\/a>, will all compete for your network\u2019s bandwidth. Adopting these new applications supports excellent business opportunities, but the strain on the network can hinder user experience.\n<\/p>\n

\n With it’s visibility and centralised control, combined with a variety of coverage options, wireless WAN for forecourts will ensure the availability and performance needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>

\n If you are taking on new sites or creating temporary locations, getting connected to the network swiftly to maximise productivity is critical. However, the physical communications infrastructure needed to offer this connectivity can take weeks. A delay that cannot be afforded during challenging economic times when competition is high.\n<\/p>\n

\n Deploying network connectivity more efficiently will give your organisation the flexibility it needs to evolve.\n<\/p>\n

\n Consistency of network service across your multiple sites is also crucial to sustainable growth and success. Employees and customers expect to access the information and services they require at a click of a button, wherever they are located. However, when out of terrestrial coverage or should your primary connectivity service fail, there needs to be an alternative in place to avoid network interruptions and user frustration.\n<\/p>\n

\n With our wireless WAN for forecourts solution, Optimised Wireless Network Edge, your forecourt business can access the network agility, availability and performance needed to grow, evolve and meet the changing needs of today’s consumers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n

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\n A Wireless WAN solution for today\u2019s forecourt businesses
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\n Optimised Wireless Network Edge (OWNE) is a hybrid wireless WAN for forecourts solution that offers excellent benefits. It provides a flexible, reliable and cost-efficient solution for connecting your multiple sites that enable your business to grow and adapt while enjoying consistent, high network performance.\n<\/p>\n

\n OWNE combines 4G, 5G and microwave networks alongside GEO and LEO (OneWeb) satellites into one seamless network solution that ensures connectivity wherever your users, devices or forecourts are located.\n<\/p>\n

\n Even when your forecourts are in rural locations outside of terrestrial coverage, OWNE delivers a consistent level of service with the availability to support all of your applications’ processes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n

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\n OWNE is the ideal connectivity solution to support reliable data transfer from your IoT applications
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\n From sensors for inventory management, such as liquid level meters or oil and gas recycling devices, to alarm reporting and smart video applications, our multi-circuit and built-in, enhanced active technology SD-WAN capability manages network traffic to ensure the necessary availability.\n<\/p>\n

\n As a value-added benefit, we provide a bespoke managed service overlay as part of our Primary Connectivity services.\n<\/p>\n

\n This service includes our integrated customer portal for complete network visibility, platinum first-level helpdesk support across every European country and region, and security services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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\n Enabling flexible growth with Fast Deploy and Backup Connectivity
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\n OWNE Fast Deploy Connectivity services provide a quick network setup solution that supports your forecourts business as it evolves and takes on new sites.\n<\/p>\n

\n While physical cable infrastructure can take weeks to establish, with the agility of OWNE Fast Deploy Connectivity, your new locations can be connected within days.\n<\/p>\n

\n At a time when operational delays can severely impact business strategies, our wireless WAN for forecourts service minimises disruption and delivers the flexibility needed for successful growth.\n<\/p>\n

\n Our Fast Deploy Connectivity services offer coverage and deployment across the UK and Europe.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n

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\n With our Wireless WAN services and SD-WAN connectivity available within days, this solution is perfect for supporting temporary installations, pop-up services at festivals or trade shows, or sites based in seasonal locations, such as ski or beach resorts.\n<\/p>\n

\n Despite its quick deployment, the trusted reliability of our OWNE services is maintained.\n<\/p>\n

\n Our scalable OWNE Backup Connectivity will keep your network connected 24\/7, wherever your site is located.\n<\/p>\n

\n With integrated SD-WAN capability and link load balancing, it enables a seamless transition from the primary link to a secondary one should any service degradation occur, ensuring your critical application sessions are not compromised.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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\n Optimising cost efficiencies
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\n In a sector seeking to diversify its offerings and take on new revenue streams, cost efficiency is a top priority. OWNE is designed to optimise cost and accurately budget your connectivity expenditure.\n<\/p>\n