Service Used: Enterprise

  • Green Port Fresh – Commercial Horticulture / Fresh Produce Grower

    Green Port Fresh – Commercial Horticulture / Fresh Produce Grower

    Technology is becoming an increasingly important part of modern agriculture, and reliable Wi-Fi is now a critical part of the infrastructure behind large-scale commercial food production.

    Wifiworks was approached by Greenport Fresh to design and deliver the first stage of a multi-site wireless infrastructure project across its UK greenhouse operations.

    Greenport Fresh operates large commercial growing facilities supplying fresh produce to the UK retail market. Behind the growing, picking and packing operation is an increasingly sophisticated technology platform, using connected systems and analytics to monitor production, workforce activity and operational efficiency.

    For these systems to work effectively, reliable connectivity is required throughout the greenhouse environment, with data securely integrated back into the company’s central IT infrastructure in Austria.

    The first installation at Netherhall Nursery in Essex was selected as the proving site for the wider project. Following a full site survey and assessment of the existing infrastructure, Wifiworks designed and installed a complete Ubiquiti UniFi wireless solution, including three UniFi Pro access points, PoE network switching and all associated network cabling, containment and conduit.

    Designing Wi-Fi for a commercial greenhouse presents a very different challenge from a conventional office or residential environment. Large expanses of glass and metal, long growing areas, moisture and irrigation systems, together with constantly changing plant density, all need to be considered when planning reliable wireless coverage. The physical installation also had to work around a live commercial growing operation without interfering with day-to-day production.

    Once installed, the UniFi network was fully configured and optimised, followed by testing and commissioning to confirm wireless coverage and performance throughout the required areas.

    The new wireless infrastructure was then integrated with Greenport Fresh’s existing IT environment, with connectivity securely routed through its Fortinet firewall and back to the company’s central systems in Austria. This allows data generated within the greenhouse and its picking and packing operations to feed into the wider analytics platform used to understand productivity and operational efficiency.

    Moving the wireless infrastructure onto the UniFi platform also provides centralised visibility and remote management, giving the technical team a consistent network architecture that can be monitored and supported remotely and, importantly, replicated across multiple locations.

    The Essex installation was deliberately used to prove the design, installation and integration approach before progressing with the wider deployment. With the first site successfully installed, configured, tested and handed over, Wifiworks has now been given the green light to proceed with the remaining sites.

    This project is a great example of how dependable network infrastructure is becoming fundamental across almost every industry. In this environment, Wi-Fi isn’t simply providing internet access – it forms part of the technology helping a modern agricultural business understand its operation, monitor performance and improve efficiency from greenhouse to packing line.

    Ultimately, all of that technology helps get millions of cucumbers from greenhouse to supermarket shelf.

  • Village Underground – Entertainment

    Village Underground – Entertainment

    WifiWorks was appointed to provide the network infrastructure for the new rooftop bar at Village Underground, one of Shoreditch’s best-known live music and cultural venues.

    The network was designed to support the bar’s essential operational systems, including the kitchen, EPOS terminals and CCTV cameras. Enterprise-grade UniFi switching, a UniFi gateway and E7 access points provide fast, secure and reliable wired and wireless connectivity throughout the new rooftop space.

    This installation forms part of a wider project to migrate the entire Village Underground site from its existing Cisco network to a fully managed UniFi platform. The main club and supporting areas are being upgraded to create one unified network with centralised management, greater visibility and the flexibility to expand as the venue develops.

    Our relationship with the client extends beyond Village Underground. WifiWorks has supported its sister venue, EartH in Dalston, since it first opened in 2018. The success and longevity of that installation demonstrate the reliability of both the original design and our ongoing technical support.

    By using the connected UniFi platform, WifiWorks can centrally monitor and support multiple venues while maintaining clear separation and control at each location. This makes UniFi particularly well suited to multi-site businesses, allowing us to identify issues, manage equipment and provide remote assistance across an entire estate. We have successfully applied this approach for numerous other multi-site organisations.

    The project includes:

    • Network design for the new rooftop bar
    • Enterprise-grade UniFi gateway and switching
    • UniFi E7 wireless access points
    • Wired LAN connectivity for the kitchen and operational equipment
    • Reliable connectivity for EPOS terminals
    • Network infrastructure for CCTV cameras
    • Phased migration of the main club from Cisco to UniFi
    • Centralised management across multiple venues
    • Ongoing remote monitoring and technical support

    The result is a robust and scalable network capable of supporting customer connectivity and the critical systems required to operate a busy hospitality and entertainment venue, backed by a trusted technical relationship developed over many years.

  • Yoti – Access Control

    We used Wifiworks to install our access control system and couldn’t be happier with the results. From the very first point of contact, the whole process was smooth and stress-free. Luke and the team were incredibly efficient from start to finish. They turned up on time, communicated clearly throughout, and worked cleanly and professionally with minimal disruption to our day. Everything was installed properly and running perfectly before they left, and they took the time to make sure we were happy and knew how to use the system. Knowledgeable, reliable, and a genuine pleasure to deal with. We wouldn’t hesitate to use them again and would highly recommend them to anyone.

  • Yoti – Technology / Digital Identity

    Yoti – Technology / Digital Identity

    Yoti approached Wifiworks as part of the relocation of their London offices, requiring a complete technology infrastructure to be designed, installed and commissioned within the new premises.

    The aim was to create a robust, centrally managed system covering the company’s network, Wi-Fi, CCTV and physical access control, while making sensible use of the existing building infrastructure wherever possible. With the office move already underway, the installation also had to be carefully coordinated around other trades, existing services and the client’s relocation programme.

    Following an initial site survey and design stage, Wifiworks delivered a complete Ubiquiti UniFi solution across the new office. The wireless network was built around six enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 7 access points, providing high-performance coverage throughout the premises and giving Yoti a modern platform capable of supporting a busy working environment and future growth.

    At the heart of the system, Wifiworks built and organised the communications infrastructure, including new patching, structured cabling and the integration of suitable existing network cabling. Existing terminations were brought into the new installation, allowing the rack and network infrastructure to be presented in a much cleaner, more structured and maintainable way.

    A major part of the project was the access control system. Multiple existing office doors had to be retrofitted for electronic access, with eight UniFi Access door hubs installed alongside a combination of G3 readers, keypad access, intercom functionality and associated locking hardware. The work included adapting existing doors for items such as magnetic locks, strike locks and emergency break-glass devices, giving the client a consistent and centrally managed access solution throughout the building.

    The security system was also brought onto the UniFi platform, with seven CCTV cameras installed and integrated with the wider network and access-control environment. This gives the client a single ecosystem for monitoring, recording, access management and day-to-day system administration.

    As with many office relocation projects, careful planning and coordination were just as important as the hardware itself. Wifiworks worked around the client’s move, existing infrastructure and on-site programme, installing new cabling where required, retaining suitable existing infrastructure and ensuring the various systems were commissioned and ready for use as the new office came online.

    The completed installation provides Yoti with a fully integrated UniFi environment covering enterprise Wi-Fi 7, network infrastructure, CCTV and multi-door access control. The result is a clean, scalable and centrally managed technology platform designed to support the company both immediately and as the office continues to evolve.

  • What is the difference between small business and enterprise UniFi systems?

    Enterprise systems are designed for larger sites, higher user density and more complex requirements, with more advanced hardware and infrastructure.

  • Can UniFi handle multi-site or multi-building environments?

    Yes — UniFi enterprise systems are well suited to multi-site deployments with centralised management.

  • What hardware is used in enterprise setups?

    This can include gateways such as the UniFi Enterprise Fortress Gateway, enterprise access points like UniFi E7 Access Point, and CCTV systems using the UniFi ENVR.

  • Can you design and manage the system for us?

    Yes — we handle full system design, installation and ongoing support, and can also work alongside internal IT teams.

  • Is UniFi suitable for access control in larger environments?

    Yes — UniFi access systems with enterprise hubs are designed to scale across multiple doors and users.