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BePoet Baixa Hotel: network, Wi-Fi and CCTV ready before opening

The hotel did not get an installation and an invoice: it got a partner. Network, Wi-Fi, CCTV and access control built from scratch in 2018 and managed from day one.

Updated 17 October 20263 min read

More than 10 workstations · support contract · remote, on-site and phone support

At a glance

For decision-makers short on time.

  • 01In 2018, DataRoad built BePoet Baixa Hotel's entire IT infrastructure from scratch.
  • 02It includes cabling, indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi, IP CCTV, access control, audio and a cloud server.
  • 03Guests and operations sit on separate networks, managed from a central console.
  • 04After opening, the hotel moved to IT Unlimited with monitoring and alerting.
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BePoet Baixa Hotel: network, Wi-Fi and CCTV ready before opening

In a hotel, a Wi-Fi failure shows up on TripAdvisor before it shows up in the technical report. To make sure that never happens, BePoet Baixa Hotel entrusted DataRoad, in 2018, with its complete hotel IT infrastructure, built from scratch before opening: cabling, indoor and outdoor business Wi-Fi, IP CCTV, access control, audio, a cloud server and workstations. From day one, operations have run under IT Unlimited, on-site, remote and telephone support, with monitoring and alerting.

Summary
HotelBePoet Baixa Hotel
SectorHospitality
Year delivered2018
ScopeStructured cabling · business Wi-Fi · firewall · CCTV · servers · IT Unlimited

Why can't a hotel network be bought like an office network?

Because users change every day and each brings two or three devices. Reception, invoicing, rooms, restaurant and terrace all depend on the same infrastructure, and any drop-out lands straight in the guest's review.

  • A shifting population Daily check-ins, constant authentications.
  • Mixed areas Guest floors, social areas, meeting rooms and outdoor space.
  • Peak-hour load Late afternoon and events push the network to its limit.
  • Mandatory isolation Guest traffic never touches operational systems.
  • Evidence and control Footage recording, entry logs, auditability.

What did DataRoad build, layer by layer?

Wired core

Switches and router installed and configured, cabling connected and tidied, VLANs applied from the start and room left to grow, with redundancy where it pays for itself.

Wi-Fi for guests and staff

  • Full coverage Access points inside and outside the building.
  • Tuning by zone Rooms, reception, dining, meeting rooms and social areas.
  • Captive portal and access rules Where justified.
  • Central controller Every AP on one console, guests and services separated, metrics on availability, load and quality, and changes made remotely without affecting operations.

IP CCTV

Cameras placed at critical points, storage and network sized to requirements, restricted footage access and central management aligned with the hotel's internal rules.

Legal note: video surveillance in hospitality requires signage and footage access rules that comply with applicable legislation.

Access control and audio

Access control to reinforce security and allow entries to be traced. An audio system installed for reception, common areas, the restaurant and events.

Workstations and server

Professional HP computers for reception, back office, management and administration. For management, a cloud server with Remote Desktop: applications accessible securely from anywhere, centralised maintenance and scalable resources.

What happens after the opening?

The hotel did not receive an installation and an invoice: it gained a partner. With IT Unlimited:

  • A single number for all technology On-site, remote and telephone support.
  • Continuous observation Of critical services and equipment.
  • Early alerts Whenever something degrades.
  • Preventive intervention So that guests never notice a fault.

What results does hotel management measure?

  • Fewer complaints about Wi-Fi.
  • Stronger physical security and operational control.
  • Fewer incidents Because the alert arrives before the failure.
  • Predictable IT cost As a fixed monthly fee.
  • Infrastructure ready to grow With the business.

DataRoad thanks BePoet Baixa Hotel for the trust placed in this partnership.

Who is DataRoad?

DataRoad - IT Services and Consulting: a premium MSP headquartered in Alfragide with support across the whole of Portugal. Eleven years operating infrastructure for organisations that will not accept downtime, hospitality, healthcare, diplomacy, the public sector, demanding businesses. 232 clients under contract and the Top 5% PME distinction (source: scoring.pt).

In networking, we handle the entire cycle: site visit, design, certified cabling, switching, firewall and Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 7 with a central console and alerting.

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