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Multi-site connectivity for Retail

Deploy and manage connectivity for hundreds of points of sale, kiosks or franchises from a single centralized management interface. Open stores in 48 hours without waiting for fiber.

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500+

Connected stores

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48h

Store opening time

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4 sem.

50-site deployment

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On-site engineer required (ZTP)

The Observation

Network challenges of multi-site retail

Opening a new point of sale traditionally takes 6 to 12 weeks for a fiber connection. This delay is incompatible with modern retail agility: express openings, pop-up stores, shopping mall corners, and dealership acquisitions.

Network management for dozens or hundreds of sites becomes an operational nightmare: manual site-by-site configurations, no centralized visibility, no failover during fiber outages, and IT costs that explode with every opening.

Median solves these issues with a centralized SD-WAN architecture and Zero Touch Provisioning: each store is operational in 48 hours with automatic 5G backup, without an on-site network engineer.

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6-12 weeks for fiber

FTTH/FTTO fiber connection requires civil engineering work, authorizations, and carrier appointments incompatible with retail agility.

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Manual configuration = errors

Manually configuring VLANs, VPN, QoS, and security on every router for every store is time-consuming, error-prone, and not scalable.

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No centralized visibility

Without a unified management platform, it is impossible to know in real-time if a store is connected, its speed, or if payment terminals are working.

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IT costs out of control

Engineer intervention for every opening, fiber subscriptions per site, multiple maintenance contracts – costs multiply by the number of sites.

Approach

Deploy 50 to 500 stores in 4 weeks

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Audit & Design

Analysis of your existing architecture, identification of needs by site type, and design of the standardized network template (VLANs, VPN, QoS, security).

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Workshop Configuration

Each router is pre-configured in our office with your template. Labeling by site, validation testing, and packaging for mass shipping.

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Shipping & ZTP

Kits are shipped directly to stores. A non-technical employee plugs in the router: it retrieves its configuration automatically (Zero Touch Provisioning).

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24/7 NOC Supervision

Each site is automatically integrated into the NOC. Continuous monitoring, multi-carrier failover, and centralized management from a single console.

Sectors

Median network deployment sectors

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Fashion & Luxury

Network deployment for boutique chains, department store corners, and flagships. PCI-DSS VLAN payment terminal, client Wi-Fi with branded captive portal, and real-time stock sync.

check_circle 150 stores — Deployment in 6 weeks

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Food & Beverage

Order kiosks, mobile payment terminals, digital signage, and connected ordering terminals. 5G backup to never interrupt service even in case of mall fiber cuts.

check_circle 200 restaurants — ZTP without engineer

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Pharmacies & Healthcare

Secure connection for health insurance transmission, electronic prescriptions, and pharmacy management systems. HDS compliance and 5G backup for continuity of care.

check_circle 80 pharmacies — HDS compliance guaranteed

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Automotive & Dealerships

Network interconnection for dealerships, showrooms, and workshops. HQ VPN for DMS (Dealer Management System) tools, client Wi-Fi, and digital vehicle displays.

check_circle 35 dealerships — Centralized SD-WAN

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Fitness & Gyms

High-density Wi-Fi for gyms, connected access control, digital signage, and registration payment terminals. 5G backup to never lose access control during an outage.

check_circle 60 gyms — Captive portal integrated

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Gas Stations & Drive-Thrus

Connectivity for automatic pumps, outdoor payment terminals, video surveillance, and back-office. Outdoor IP67 hardware and permanent 5G backup for isolated sites.

check_circle 120 gas stations — IP67 outdoor

Frequently Asked Questions — Retail Deployment

How does Median connect hundreds of points of sale? expand_more
Centralized SD-WAN architecture coupled with Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP). Each router is pre-configured at our workshop with VLANs, VPN, and security specific to your brand. An employee plugs it in, and it retrieves its configuration automatically. 50 to 500 shops in under 4 weeks without an engineer traveling.
How are payment terminal (POS) transactions secured? expand_more
Median isolates payment flows via a dedicated PCI-DSS compliant VLAN. Transaction data flows in a secure IPSec AES-256 VPN tunnel to your merchant acquirer, separate from customer Wi-Fi. Private APN available as an option so traffic never crosses the public internet.
Do we have to wait for fiber to open a new store? expand_more
No, that is Median's major advantage. The 5G router serves as the primary connection as soon as you open (Primary Wireless). When fiber is connected, the router automatically switches to backup mode. Guaranteed connectivity in 48h vs. 6-12 weeks for fiber.
Which retail sectors does Median equip? expand_more
All formats: franchises, shopping centers, pop-ups, kiosks, service stations, dealerships, gyms, and pharmacies. Median operates in France and Europe with references in luxury, catering, fashion, and retail.
Is the network monitored for all shops? expand_more
Yes, every router is connected to the 24/7 NOC. Monitoring of critical indicators (signal, throughput, latency, SIM status), multi-carrier failover < 30s, and automatic alerts. Centralized multi-tenant dashboard with a global view of the entire fleet.
What is the cost of a Median multi-site deployment? expand_more
Custom quote based on the number of sites, network configuration, and options (VPN, private APN, Premium). Tiered pricing starting from 10 sites. The cost includes hardware, configuration, shipping, ZTP, and NOC monitoring.
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