Robotics & Innovation
Relocating a Network, Without Missing a Beat
Rebuilding a robotics centre's network on next-generation switching, WiFi and firewall technology.
Client Profile
Tungsten Collaborative operates a robotics and innovation centre supporting advanced engineering, technology development and collaborative work environments.
As part of a major site relocation, the organization needed to rebuild its technology infrastructure within a new facility. The project created an opportunity to move beyond simply recreating the previous environment and instead establish a more secure, scalable and modern network foundation.
The Challenge
More Than Moving Computers
Relocating a technology-focused organization involves considerably more than moving computers and reconnecting internet services. The new site required a complete infrastructure rebuild capable of supporting:
The network also needed stronger security controls. A flat or poorly segmented network could allow an issue affecting a guest device, wireless endpoint or IoT system to spread into critical business systems. Tungsten Collaborative needed a technology partner that could coordinate the relocation, modernize the infrastructure and strengthen network security without creating unnecessary complexity for staff.
The Action
From Site Readiness to Validated Cutover
Tungsten Collaborative partnered with Arcadion to design and deploy a new network environment for the relocated facility. The new environment combined high-performance switching, WiFi 7 wireless connectivity, 10-gigabit fibre uplinks, structured network segmentation and next-generation firewall protection.
Arcadion worked with the client and other project stakeholders to identify the technology requirements for the new facility.
The relocation plan accounted for internet connectivity, equipment placement, telecommunications rooms, wireless coverage, fibre connectivity, network security and the different systems that would operate within the building. This planning reduced the risk of infrastructure issues being discovered late in the relocation process.
Arcadion installed and configured four enterprise-grade 48-port PoE network switches. The switching environment was designed to provide:
The telecommunications rack was organized with metered power distribution, structured cabling and enterprise-standard cable management.
Arcadion designed separate virtual networks for:
This segmentation created clear security boundaries between different types of systems. Guest devices could access the internet without being able to communicate with internal servers. IoT and robotics systems could also be separated from employee workstations, helping reduce the potential impact of a compromised or incorrectly configured device.
A Fortinet FortiGate 100F next-generation firewall was deployed as the central security gateway for the new facility. Arcadion configured the firewall to manage network routing, internet connectivity and security policies between the segmented networks. Controls included:
This architecture replaced reliance on a traditional perimeter-only security model with greater visibility and control over traffic moving inside the organization.
Eight WiFi 7 access points were preconfigured for deployment throughout the facility. Separate corporate and guest wireless networks were established, each with its own VLAN assignments and security policies.
The access points included 2.5-gigabit uplinks and support for the 6 GHz wireless spectrum, creating a foundation for higher-capacity and lower-interference connectivity. The wireless design supported staff mobility, meeting spaces, engineering workflows and the growing number of connected devices commonly found in a robotics environment.
Arcadion configured the environment for a one-gigabit fibre internet service with a static public IP address. Routing, firewall policies, network address translation and external connectivity were validated as part of the implementation. Both multimode and single-mode fibre components were incorporated to support high-speed connectivity within the site and between network locations.
During the relocation, Arcadion coordinated the transition of network services into the new facility. The team validated:
This structured validation process helped ensure the new environment was operational, secure and ready to support staff following the relocation.
Results and Business Impact
A Modern Foundation for Performance, Security and Growth
The project delivered more than a successful site move. It provided Tungsten Collaborative with a modern infrastructure foundation designed around performance, security and future growth. Key outcomes included:
Technology Used
Why Arcadion
A major relocation is an opportunity to improve technology, not simply reproduce an aging environment in a new building.
Arcadion brings infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity and managed IT expertise together under one project team. This allows organizations to address site readiness, connectivity, security and ongoing support as part of a coordinated modernization strategy.
For Tungsten Collaborative, this approach helped transform a complex relocation into a secure and scalable technology upgrade.
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