New Edge Networks: Broadband Technology to Optimize Retail Applications
New Edge Networks manages network solutions for more than 350 multi-site retail businesses. In recent years we have earned a reputation for providing retailers with custom, scalable broadband technology they need to gain a competitive advantage. From secure always-on broadband connections to managed networks that never touch the public Internet, New Edge’s end-to-end services make it easy for retailers to bring together all their operations and sites.
This networked infrastructure provides the bandwidth to support numerous retail-focused applications, including secure payment processing, management and supply-chain tools, video surveillance, digital signage, on-site kiosks and VoIP telephony. As a retailer, you’ll experience positive returns that enhance customer satisfaction, workflow efficiency and profitability.
- Flexible, secure payment options: New Edge delivers the bandwidth you need for POS payment options like debit, credit and gift-card functionality. You can ensure that cardholder data is protected because our network is compliant with CISP and PCI security standards.
- Faster transaction times: Completing POS transactions in seconds means shorter checkout lines for your stores – and less time in line for your customers.
- Efficient supply-chain and labor management: Control inventory more accurately across multiple channels with real-time sales reporting. Streamline HR operations with network-enabled online training and labor scheduling.
- Scalability for growing operations: Our nationwide presence helps you quickly open new locations and easily add new sites to your network.
- Protection for people and assets: IP video surveillance improves security and loss prevention and helps keep employees and customers safe.
- Engaging in-store environments: The network enables the provisioning of digital signage for targeted custom messaging and on-site kiosks that can generate new revenue streams.
How New Edge Networks Empowers Business Success
New Edge Networks, a wholly owned subsidiary of EarthLink Inc. (NASDAQ: ELNK), is a nationwide leader in providing broadband solutions for multi-location businesses. New Edge’s broadband access options and private managed networks give retailers a productive, cost-effective foundation for powering everyday operations.
As IP technology changes the way retail companies do business, your bottom line depends on the performance of critical applications running over broadband network connections. That’s why New Edge enhances our products with distinctive professional services and personalized care – from custom design and installation to maintenance and support. These value-added services ensure that you get the best possible solution for your business and future plans. They also reduce the burden on your IT staff.
New Edge manages a nationwide broadband network extending to nearly 10,000 telecom central offices. This broad footprint enables us to connect business sites at virtually any address in the United States. Our MPLS network delivers the highest-quality performance by prioritizing voice, video and data traffic on one network with up to five classes of service. New Edge recently became the first provider to make MPLS class-of-service prioritization available through low-cost, high-speed DSL connections.
