Case Study: a US-based global Fortune 500 departmental store chain achieves secure, unified WiFi across 1,200 stores with GSPANN and Cisco Meraki

US-based Global Fortune 500 Departmental Store Chain unifies WiFi across 1,200 stores with GSPANN

The customer, a US-based global Fortune 500 departmental store chain, faced operational and security challenges due to outdated network infrastructure. Their legacy WiFi systems lacked observability and remote management, while an aging firewall increased risks to customer and operational data. They partnered with GSPANN for an enterprise WiFi solution to update their infrastructure and improve security.

GSPANN implemented a phased upgrade, deploying a Cisco Meraki cloud-managed WiFi solution across 550 stores and Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls across all 1,200 locations. This provided the company with enhanced network visibility, centralized control, and a stronger security posture. The solution improved operational efficiency, reduced costs, and delivered a faster, more reliable in-store experience for customers.