Stanbroke
Delivering enterprise connectivity to one of Queensland’s largest feedlots.
50 Mbps UploadDedicated symmetrical connectivity
March 2018Critical service supporting daily operations
About The Client
Stanbroke operates a 30,000-head feedlot near Chinchilla, Queensland. The feedlot relies heavily on communications systems to support administration, workforce collaboration, operational management, compliance activities and ongoing productivity initiatives.
The Business Challenge
Prior to engaging MarchNet, the site’s telecommunications relied on a 3G mobile network that had become oversubscribed and was unable to support the growing demands of the operation.
The service provided inconsistent performance, which affected access to business systems, communications between staff and external stakeholders, and the ability to adopt modern cloud-based applications. As the operation continued to grow, Stanbroke required a reliable communications platform capable of supporting both current and future operational requirements.
From congested mobile to dedicated enterprise connectivity
What changed at the feedlot.
Shared 3G mobile service
- Oversubscribed mobile network
- Inconsistent performance
- Limited access to business and cloud systems
- Unable to support a growing operation
Dedicated fixed wireless network
- Dedicated 50/50 Mbps symmetrical service
- Unlimited data usage
- Enterprise-grade service availability
- Cloud, video conferencing and remote training
The Business Solution
MarchNet designed and deployed a dedicated wide-area fixed wireless network to deliver carrier-grade communications into the feedlot.
The solution provided:
- Dedicated 50 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload connectivity
- Unlimited data usage
- Dedicated fixed wireless infrastructure rather than shared mobile broadband
- Enterprise-grade service availability
- A platform capable of supporting cloud applications, video conferencing and future digital initiatives
The service was commissioned in March 2018 and has remained a critical communications service supporting day-to-day operations at the site.
The Business Outcome
The impact of the improved connectivity extended well beyond internet access. The new telecommunications platform enabled Stanbroke to:
During the COVID-19 period, the service became particularly valuable, enabling staff to maintain communications through extensive use of video calling, online meetings and remote collaboration tools. Stanbroke reported significant reductions in travel time and costs, while also improving safety outcomes for personnel.
The Results
The MarchNet solution transformed telecommunications at the site from a congested shared mobile service into a dedicated enterprise communications platform. Benefits delivered included:
- Dedicated Connectivity: Symmetrical 50/50 Mbps service with unlimited data usage.
- Improved Reliability: Consistent performance in place of a congested shared network.
- Cloud Enablement: The capacity to adopt cloud-based business applications.
- Remote Collaboration: Video conferencing, online meetings and remote training.
- Lower Costs, Safer Staff: Reduced travel costs and improved workforce safety.
- Long-Term Scalability: A platform ready for future operational requirements.
The platform continues to provide the connectivity foundation supporting Stanbroke’s operations today.
- 30,000-head Queensland feedlot
- Dedicated fixed wireless network
- 50 Mbps download / 50 Mbps upload
- Unlimited data allowance
- Enterprise-grade connectivity
- Cloud application enablement
- Video conferencing & remote training
- Reduced travel costs & improved safety
- Operational since March 2018
