

	“Many businesses don’t realize yet that they need this type of product. Web access without security controls is a mistake no matter what environment. In medical, legal and other professions, it’s absolutely imperative. GuestGate is the solution we’re recommending – indoors and out!” Rob Marlowe Co-Owner, Gulfcoast Networking Newport Richey, Fla.

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GuestGate™ Case Study:
Gulfcoast Networking - New Port Richey, Fla.

CHALLENGE

Enable Web access in nearby city park - a way to support awareness of the solution provider's networking services in the local business community.

SOLUTION

GuestGate™, leveraging the Web access device's customizable welcome page to provide an overview of services and direct prospects to the business location.

BENEFITS

Security features protect host network and users from viruses and intrusion from other user systems. The convenient free Web access is viewed as a valued community service. Park visitors with laptops have learned of - and subsequently purchased from - the solution provider because of its customized GuestGate welcome page.

GuestGate™ Internet Access Solution Brings Contemporary Face to 'Park Bench Advertising'

GuestGate™ from INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS™ has become the product of choice for many IT solution providers establishing secure Web access in small and medium businesses nationwide. The fast-growing range of success stories now extends to various outdoor locations such as Sims Park in New Port Richey, Fla. - a popular downtown park in this city of 17,000, which was a site where President Bush gave a campaign speech on the 2004 election trail. The Secret Service is long gone, but GuestGate is now on the spot, giving park visitors free Web access in a picturesque setting that leverages its advanced security features.

Local networking and IT retail specialist Gulfcoast Networking, Inc. brought GuestGate to the park via a rooftop antenna at its nearby storefront/office location. “The market is coming of age for a product of this kind,” says Gulfcoast Networking co-owner and network engineer Rob Marlowe. “We provided the downtown and park area access as a community service as well as a way to create awareness for our products and services.”

Online, On the Phone and in the Store Advantages

“GuestGate Web access has drawn park visitors on laptops directly to our location here – and actually resulted in sales for us,” Marlowe said from his retail showroom designed with the branded displays and marketing materials that INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS makes available to its customers. “The customizable welcome screen on GuestGate essentially gives us cost-free online marketing exposure in the downtown area, while the in-store displays and printed materials – including end-user-friendly catalogs – support our direct customer communications. No other distributor shows this level of commitment to independent resellers.”

And Marlowe should know, as he purchases from numerous distributors, including the world’s largest such as Tech Data and Ingram Micro. Whether on the phone or online, Marlowe rates INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS above all the others in terms of best overall experience. “

As for Gulfcoast Networking’s outlook on GuestGate, Marlowe envisions extensive opportunity beyond their first application outdoors.