Case Study: MainGate, Inc. achieves reliable always-on pop-up networks and 50% lower per-device data costs with Cradlepoint NetCloud Service & LTE routers

With Simple Deployment & Management, MainGate Saves Resources With Cradlepoint Solution

MainGate, Inc., a merchandising and marketing company that operates mobile retail units at major U.S. sports events, needed always-on connectivity for point-of-sale, secure pop-up networks, VPN access to headquarters, and robust WiFi while minimizing IT travel and support. To meet those needs, MainGate, Inc. selected Cradlepoint’s NetCloud Service for Branch delivered via LTE-enabled routers.

Cradlepoint deployed purpose-built LTE routers with cloud management, dual-band WiFi, stateful firewall and automatic LTE failover to enable plug-and-play pop-up networks and secure remote access. The Cradlepoint solution delivered reliable connectivity in remote venues, cut per-device data costs by 50 percent, nearly doubled WiFi coverage, reduced emergency support calls and IT man-hours, and eliminated the need for costly wired or satellite provisioning.

MainGate, Inc.

Dan O’Reilly

IT Support Supervisor