PoE switching
What we deliverSwitches sized for port count, PoE load and uplinks.
Why it matters
Forty cameras allocated 15.4 W each need about 616 W before headroom, more than many 48-port switches supply.
Meraki and Alta Labs networks, managed by the team behind your security systems.
installations over 10+ years
support for managed-service clients
Rated 4.9/5 by 110+ NYC corporations
Operating throughout New York
Managed network services in NYC start with what is already plugged into your network.
A compromised camera then reaches only its own server, not your laptops. Cloud access control and intercom services need specific outbound connections, so we document them and a firewall change never drops the doors. We also deliver the access control and security cameras on it, so when a camera goes offline, one call finds the fault.
NYC buildings punish assumptions: shared risers and limited carrier entry. Our survey records closets, pathways, power, cooling, carriers and every device that needs a port, and the cabling is designed with the network.
We rebuild VLAN tables, rule descriptions, diagrams and as-builts where they are missing, and track every license and end-of-support date. Existing managed-service clients get 24/7 support, with a 4-hour response on critical failures.
A bad update is caught at one site, not across the portfolio. We work alongside your IT team or provider, with clear lines on who changes what.
From the firewall at the edge to the switch in every closet, each part is sized for what runs on it.
Switches sized for port count, PoE load and uplinks.
Forty cameras allocated 15.4 W each need about 616 W before headroom, more than many 48-port switches supply.
Next-generation firewalls at the edge, with two internet paths where possible.
Only the traffic each system needs gets through, and remote access runs over client VPN instead of open ports.
Dual WAN, a warm-spare firewall, stacked switches and a UPS per closet.
One failure does not take a floor offline. Electrified locks stay on their own supervised power, so a network fault never affects egress.
Alerts on offline devices, failover and saturated links, plus health reports.
Our team sees each alert in the cloud dashboard and acts on it.
Every rule, network and device change logged, with configuration backups.
Any change can be traced or reversed, and a failed device returns to a known state.
Renewals and end-of-support dates watched for you.
No device drops off the network because a license lapsed unnoticed.
Two projects: a full venue network, and phased work in an occupied school.

Network, security systems and software for two venues, from one partner.
Wi-Fi configuration, IT infrastructure programming, cabling and fiber, low-voltage systems and access control for Pacha / Five Development. The network carries over 200 AI-powered cameras, 25+ technicians worked at once, and we integrated the software that runs on it, with ongoing support.

New PA and lighting control, while the school stayed open.
Low-voltage systems delivered with SPK/Lewis Construction, phased around the school day.
Planning a fit-out or a network refresh?
We'll design the network your security systems run on.
Network design services start with the building and its devices: each system gets its own network.
| Network | What is on it | What it can reach |
|---|---|---|
| Staff | Laptops, phones, printers | Internet and business applications |
| Guest | Visitor devices | Internet only; guests cannot see each other |
| Cameras | IP cameras and recorders | The video server or cloud service only |
| Access control | Controllers, readers, door interfaces | The access control server or cloud platform only |
| Intercom | Door stations and entry panels | The intercom service, and access control for door release |
| Building and IoT | BMS, sensors, AV, lighting control | Their own management platforms |
| Management | Switch and firewall management | Network administrators only |
We are a Cisco Meraki partner and an Alta Labs partner, and we recommend whichever fits the building.
| Cisco Meraki | Alta Labs | |
|---|---|---|
| Range | MX security and SD-WAN appliances, MS switches, access points, MV cameras and MT sensors | PoE switches, the Route10 router and access points |
| Management | Cloud dashboard with zero-touch provisioning; every device needs a valid license | Cloud management and mobile app, or a self-hosted controller, included with the hardware |
| Security | Intrusion prevention, malware protection and content filtering with Advanced Security licensing; client VPN | Application and domain blocking through its DPI engine |
| Usually right for | Multi-site organizations and high-availability sites | Simpler sites where budget leads |
Under Meraki co-termination, a lapsed license can shut the organization down; subscription licensing keeps traffic flowing. We track renewal dates under managed service.
Design and configuration happen before install day; failover is tested before handover.
On-site or virtual: closets, risers, carriers and every device that needs a port.
Platform, VLANs, firewall policy, PoE budgets and redundancy, agreed before ordering.
Devices claimed in the cloud dashboard and configured before they reach site.
Failover and segmentation tested.
As-builts handed over; monitoring and support begin at go-live.
FAQs
Managed network services include monitoring, firmware updates, change requests, configuration backups, as-built documentation, health reporting and license tracking for your firewalls and switches. Existing managed-service clients get 24/7 support, with a 4-hour response on critical failures.
Yes, we provide network support in NYC for existing networks. We start with an assessment of the design, configuration and documentation.
Cisco Meraki or Alta Labs is a choice of scale, security features and licensing. Meraki usually suits multi-site organizations; Alta Labs suits simpler sites. We recommend one after the survey.
Yes, we design networks for new buildings and fit-outs. We agree closets, risers, power and carrier entry with the GC during design.
The cost of managed network services in NYC depends on sites, devices, platforms and response terms. We price from a survey and a device count.
Send the drawings or walk us through the site. We'll show you the network design.