IIS Communications, Inc Delivers Next Generation Broadband Networking for Point-of-Sale and VoIP Applications for Floor & Decor Outlets of America
Powerline Communications Technology (PLC) Enables Flexible, Cost-Effective
Network Connectivity for Flooring Home Improvement Chain
(KENNESAW, Ga, April 5, 2007) - IIS Communications, a leading edge technology solution provider, has been selected by Floor & Decor Outlets of America to provide a reconfigurable data networking solution to all of their new retail locations. The decision was made after the successful deployment of the Telkonet iWire System™ in their Kennesaw, Georgia location.
Floor & Decor is the revolutionary concept in the home improvement category that provides affordable access to the largest inventory of hard flooring products at the lowest prices. The company has currently 18 stores located throughout the U.S., and looks forward to opening an additional 7 stores in 2007.
The Telkonet iWire System, which uses powerline communications (PLC) technology, enables broadband networking by using a building’s internal existing electrical wiring, turning electrical outlets into high-speed data ports. The system provides the broadband backbone for Floor & Decor’s point-of-sale (POS) terminals and Voice over IP phones, giving them the flexibility to locate and easily move devices throughout the store at any power outlet.
Greg Goforth, Floor & Decor’s Vice President of HR/IT, commented, “We needed to find a secure, reliable, cost effective way to network our POS and Kiosk terminals, and didn’t want the expense or disruption from installing CAT5 cabling throughout the store. Also, with CAT5, our POS and Kiosk terminal locations would be limited to only where CAT5 was installed. We need the ability to move our POS and Kiosk terminals around to different locations within the store to support service to the customer. PLC solved all of these problems, and overcame security issues that are common with wireless systems. We look forward to rolling out the Telkonet iWire System to our future store locations and where needed retrofitting the solution into existing locations.”
Steve Feldberg, President of IIS Communications, added, “Telkonet’s solution is ideal for retailers, such as Floor & Decor. It is quick to install, extremely cost-effective, and inherently scalable by simply plugging in another Telkonet iBridge when you need an additional access point. The system also provides a broadband backbone that can support many other applications, such as Telkonet SmartEnergy (TSE) initiative which will enable centralized management of the HVAC environments in the stores with the goal of reducing overall energy consumption by 30%”
About Floor & Decor
Headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia, Floor & Decor Outlets of America is a revolutionary concept in the home improvement category, empowering customers with affordable inspiration by providing direct access to the largest inventory of hard flooring products, at the most competitive prices, in a welcoming and well-staffed environment. Customers can select, buy and take home flooring on the same day. More information can be found at http://www.flooranddecoroutlets.com.
About IIS Communications
International Information Systems (IIS) has been a technology solution provider since 1995. IIS Communications has evolved into The Trusted Technology Service Provider for business; delivering business owners with peace of mind through data security, system performance, and high availability managed services. IIS managed services allow for clients to leverage the strategic value of technology while benefiting from the economic advantages of outsourcing.
For more information, please visit http://www.trust-iis.com.
Contact
Bernie Stricker, Marketing Director
IIS Communications, Inc.
3104 Creekside Village Drive #507
Kennesaw, GA 30144
678.245.4785 x203
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