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Building Robust Foundations for Seamless Trade

Enhancing DP World’s mission-critical operations by reimagining infrastructure at key ports and terminals, ensuring uninterrupted and efficient trade processes

Transforming DP World's Network for Future-Ready Operations

At the crossroads of innovation and logistics, DP World partnered with Cisco and IPTel Solutions to revamp its infrastructure, unify operations, and set new standards for smooth trade.

 

DP World

DP World, one of Australia’s top logistics operators, offers end-to-end supply chain solutions, boosting global trade flow with strategically located ports and terminals nationwide.

Challenge

DP World aimed to upgrade its wireless infrastructure to meet current and future operational needs. The objectives were to minimize downtime, streamline operations, and improve user experience. Key challenges included:

  • Needed to update network infrastructure to enhance staff access and improve user experience at the port, ensuring smooth operational workflows
  • Identified a need to enhance wireless performance and modernize network infrastructure to future-proof all ports and terminals, minimizing downtime, and supporting future demands
  • Required an effective management layer to oversee, simplify, and optimize complex network operations
  • Sought to streamline operations, reducing costs without compromising efficiency and reliability
  • Recognized the need to address an expanding threat landscape to secure operations and ensure compliance with Australia’s Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018

Solution

To address fragmented technologies, a comprehensive solution was implemented, integrating advanced network management, enhanced wireless infrastructure, and cybersecurity measures to ensure efficient port operations. Key technologies include:

Outcomes

A network designed for uninterrupted performance

Established a reliable, scalable network with always-on connectivity, significantly enhancing coverage and performance

Synchronized Operational Technology (OT) and cybersecurity

Achieved OT-cybersecurity alignment via micro-segmentation, fostering innovation and maintaining strong security standards

Harnessed network insights to empower teams

Enabled full-stack visibility for teams to efficiently manage complex networks, and detect and address issues proactively

Driving steady business growth

Enabled remote issue resolution, saving time and freeing resources to focus on strategic initiatives and business growth

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IPTel Solutions, a Cisco Gold partner in Australia, delivers SDA Fabric, Cisco ISE, Security, Wi-Fi, and networking needs.

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