Managed Service Provider, GFR Tech, in partnership with TP-Link, has been offering robust network solutions to sectors such as healthcare and financial services. The collaboration ensures quick resolution of network issues and minimises downtime, crucially supporting critical equipment. Recently, the team set up a comprehensive IT network for a veterinary hospital in Yorkshire, implementing the Omada Cloud Networking platform for enhanced connectivity. The partnership is further strengthened through the TP-Link Partner Programme ‘SolutionX’, which provides dedicated support, technical training and other benefits to support long-term growth.
Connectivity: The Lifeblood of Modern Business Operations
A stable network isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity for today’s businesses. Whether it’s a financial institution managing sensitive transactions or a healthcare facility operating life-saving medical equipment, stable connectivity is the backbone of seamless operation. And, layered technology only strengthens this network.
When Networks Meet Critical Equipment
In sectors where time is of the essence, network solutions must function efficiently to minimise downtime. GFR Tech has been partnering with TP-Link since 2017 to provide pay-as-you-go and retained support to customers operating in such critical environments. Remote support plays an instrumental role in swiftly resolving any connectivity issues.
Take healthcare environments, for instance. Here, the demand is not just for stable connectivity, but for expansion of network capacity to support a range of medical equipment. GFR Tech recently undertook a project with a veterinary hospital in Yorkshire to build a comprehensive IT setup from the ground up, including a data network with fibre links connecting to a separate building. This network will support equipment like CT scanners, X-Ray machines and blood analysers, and also provide visitors with internet access.
To achieve this, the team implemented the Omada Cloud Networking platform, integrating various products such as switches, access points and controllers.
A Word from the CEO
George Randolph, CEO at GFR Tech, emphasised the importance of the collaborative work, saying,
“So many of our customers are dealing with critical equipment, and require a fully managed IT support service in case of any downtime or connectivity issues. In working with TP-Link, we can remotely manage customer connectivity via the TP-Link Omada app, and when additional support is required, we can call upon the TP-Link technical support team.”
Strengthening Partnerships for Sustainable Growth
GFR Tech was one of the early adopters of the TP-Link Omada Partner Programme. Over the years the programme has been refined to cater to the evolving needs of the business and its customers. As a TP-Link Gold Partner, GFR Tech benefited from ONCA Wireless Training, which is focused on network optimisation, enabling them to share key insights with their customers. The SolutionX Partner Programme offers a blend of sales incentives, technical and training support, Omada Product Demo Kit discounts and marketing benefits.
Ben Allcock, Sales Director, UK&I at TP-Link UK, said,
“We recently launched the TP-Link Partner Programme ‘SolutionX’ to better support our channel partners. This enables us to work closely with partners, such as GFR Tech, to ensure that they receive dedicated support with multiple sales, marketing and commercial benefits to facilitate long term and sustainable growth.”
Final Thoughts
The importance of stable, robust network connectivity in today’s critical sectors cannot be overstated. The partnership between GFR Tech and TP-Link is a testament to the strides being made in ensuring businesses in these sectors continue to operate smoothly, without any downtime. As technology continues to evolve, so too will the solutions that support these crucial networks.
FAQs
Q: What type of sectors does GFR Tech work with in terms of providing network support?
A: GFR Tech works with sectors such as healthcare, financial services, multi-tenant buildings, warehouses and offices.
Q: What kind of equipment does the network at the veterinary hospital in Yorkshire support?
A: The network at the veterinary hospital in Yorkshire supports equipment such as CT scanners, X-Ray machines, and blood analysers.
Q: How does GFR Tech remotely manage customer connectivity?
A: GFR Tech remotely manages customer connectivity via the TP-Link Omada app.
Q: What benefits does the TP-Link Partner Programme ‘SolutionX’ offer to channel partners like GFR Tech?
A: The SolutionX Partner Programme offers sales incentives, technical and training support, Omada Product Demo Kit discounts, and marketing benefits to channel partners like GFR Tech.
Q: What levels of engagement are available in the SolutionX Partner Programme for partners?
A: The SolutionX Partner Programme offers tiered levels of engagement from Platinum, Gold and Silver through to Registered, each providing different levels of support and benefits to partners.
