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Boost Portugal: network renewed from socket to firewall, Wi-Fi 6

When the network stops keeping up with the business, patching is no longer enough. Boost Portugal came back to DataRoad and replaced everything, from socket to firewall.

Updated 17 October 20263 min read

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  • 01In 2024, Boost Portugal chose DataRoad again to rebuild its entire network.
  • 02Managed Wi-Fi 6, 48-port Layer 3 PoE switches and every point certified.
  • 03A corporate firewall and monitoring with alerting to anticipate failures.
  • 04Ongoing management under IT Unlimited Premium or Premium 365.
In this article

A company that runs more than 1,300 tourism activities a year cannot have bookings, payments and teams held up by a slow network. In 2024, Boost Portugal – Urban Thrills chose DataRoad again for a complete rebuild of its business network: Wi-Fi 6 with centralised management, 48-port Layer 3 PoE switches, every point certified, a corporate firewall and monitoring with alerting.

ProjectDetail
ClientBoost Portugal – Urban Thrills
Year2024
TypeOffices of a tourism activities and urban mobility company
ScopeStructured cabling, business Wi-Fi, firewall and security, IT Unlimited

Why did Boost Portugal call DataRoad again?

Because it already knew the work. The repeat choice confirms the company's trust on three fronts: corporate networking, IT security and high-performance infrastructure.

Who is Boost Portugal?

The national benchmark in tourism activities, urban mobility and technology-driven experiences. It operates in Lisbon, Porto and Madrid and, through the GoCar Network, in Barcelona, San Francisco, Miami and San Diego. Tours run on two-, three- or four-wheeled vehicles.

Its portfolio includes brands such as GoCar Tours, Lisbon by Segway, Eco Tuk Tours, Porto Rent-a-Bike, Lisbon by Beetle, Red Tours GPS, Bikes & Company, Blue Dragon City Tours, Scooter Solution and Lisbon Escape Hunt.

What was replaced, from the outlet to the firewall?

  • Cabling The network was rebuilt in full and every point was certified.
  • Core 48-port Layer 3 PoE switches, ready for heavy traffic. Routing between segments happens on the switch, and the access points draw power through their own cable.
  • Wireless Wi-Fi 6 access points managed and monitored from a single console.
  • Perimeter A corporate firewall configured from scratch.
  • Oversight Proactive monitoring with alerting to anticipate failures.

What does the company gain from the new network?

  • Speed More throughput for office and operations.
  • Stability Enterprise-grade equipment, with problems flagged by alerts before they become outages.
  • Scale A foundation ready for the technological evolution of the years ahead.
  • Security Traffic filtered and controlled at the perimeter.

Who looks after the network after the rebuild?

DataRoad, under IT Unlimited. The two tiers with on-site support are:

  • Premium: from €750/month + VAT, with unlimited call-outs included.
  • Premium 365: from €1,200/month + VAT, adding nights, weekends and public holidays, with 24/7 cover.

Both include continuous monitoring, advanced alerting, detailed reports and proactive management to reduce operational risk.

Why do companies choose DataRoad for managed networks?

For a combination that is hard to find: a team certified by the leading manufacturers, 11 years of projects and 232 clients under contract. DataRoad is a premium MSP headquartered in Alfragide with support across the whole of Portugal, ranked Top 5% PME by scoring.pt.

What other network rebuilds have we delivered?

Is your network keeping pace with the business?

We carry out the survey, propose a phased rebuild and take responsibility for management. Request a no-commitment proposal.

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