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# Checklist: Deploying 5G and security for retail technologies

Retail checklist

# Checklist: Deploying 5G and security for retail technologies
Whether it's for devices and IoT in storefronts, warehouses, or delivery vehicles, retailers are finding value in 5G and LTE solutions to connect their most critical applications. Let’s explore some of the most important questions to consider as you plan how to roll out and leverage cellular solutions.

## Questions to consider

-  What is the objective for implementing this cellular technology initiative?
-  Exactly what metrics and benchmarks must the system deliver to be considered a success?
-  How can the company ensure the solution it deploys will support the increased traffic and computing that will occur?
-  What will it take to ensure the utmost network security as the company integrates cellular solutions into its enterprise network architecture?
-  Is the IT team leading the deployment, or is a different group in charge?
-  How will the IT team manage and control its deployed cellular endpoints, including hardware and software refreshes?
-  Does the company have the resources to regularly send IT staff on-site to troubleshoot issues that arise?
-  How long will it take to complete the deployment across all locations?
-  Does the project lead have partnerships and processes in place with stakeholder groups?
-  How will the organization scale security efforts to match the growth associated with this project?

### Have you gathered input?
Gather input from all stakeholders — including IT, Security, Branch/Store Operations Management, and Marketing — to improve the odds of success for your technology rollout.

## Quick check:

### Where does your business stand in these key networking needs for stores and pop-ups, warehouses and distribution centers, and delivery vehicles?

| Stores and pop-up locations | Seeking solution | Solution in place |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bandwidth augmentation |  |  |
| Wireless failover from wired primary WAN link |  |  |
| Separate network for non-POS traffic |  |  |
| Zero trust security, including remote access |  |  |
| SD-WAN capabilities for intelligent traffic optimization |  |  |

| Warehouses and distribution centers | Seeking solution | Solution in place |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Secure network coverage for workers (comms, scanners, etc.) |  |  |
| Reliable connectivity for robotics and automated guided vehicles |  |  |
| Full coverage for surveillance, security monitoring, and PPE compliance |  |  |
| Support for emerging tech (computer vision, digital twin, etc.) |  |  |
| High cellular availability for phones during emergencies |  |  |

| Delivery vehicles | Seeking solution | Solution in place |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reliable connectivity for tracking location of service and delivery trucks |  |  |
| Ability to monitor video footage for worker and equipment protection |  |  |
| Wi-Fi for mobile digital equipment such as inventory scanners, tablets, etc. |  |  |

### Let’s discuss cellular and security for your business

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## Additional resources

![Cellular supports opening day, disaster relief, and more at Wawa stores](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2588e757607604a2/blte9cede65cc3a952f/69f0072e3cdfb5a097d187fa/wawa-case-study.jpg)

### Cellular supports opening day, disaster relief, and more at Wawa stores

[Learn more](/resources/retail/cellular-supports-opening-day-disaster-relief-and-more-at-wawa-stores/)

![5G in retail: From stores to warehouses and beyond](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2588e757607604a2/blt2cc0a946460cb95f/69f0071f115fc6969732ae95/5G_in-retail.jpg)

### 5G in retail: From stores to warehouses and beyond

[Learn more](/resources/retail/maximizing-lte-5g-inside-and-beyond-retail-stores/)

![Improve efficiency and customer experience
with seamless connectivity](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2588e757607604a2/bltd13cad8749d809dd/6a57a7004e8e0971dc2d1634/retail_infographic.jpg)

### Improve efficiency and customer experience
with seamless connectivity

[Learn more](/resources/retail/improve-efficiency-and-customer-experience-with-seamless-connectivity/)