--- title: "MCPAS: a shipping agent's office network built from scratch" description: "In 2020 DataRoad built the MCPAS office network from scratch: CAT6 points, switching, a labelled rack and full configuration. No-obligation proposal." language: en url: https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/mcpas-shipping-office-cat6-network/ source: https://www.dataroad-it.com/en/mcpas-shipping-office-cat6-network/ publisher: DataRoad IT (DataRoad - IT Services and Consulting), Portugal --- > In 2020 DataRoad built the MCPAS office network from scratch: CAT6 points, switching, a labelled rack and full configuration. No-obligation proposal. # MCPAS: a shipping agent's office network built from scratch At a glance For decision-makers short on time. - 01 In 2020, MCPAS – Agência de Navegação SA entrusted DataRoad with its office network. - 02 CAT6 points terminated to international standards, switches and a labelled rack. - 03 Complete configuration and deployment of the client's network solution. - 04 A shipping operator with over 35 years and clients in Southern Africa, Europe, the USA and Mexico. ### In this article For a shipping operator coordinating cargo between continents, an unstable office network means stalled paperwork and ships left waiting. In 2020, MCPAS – Agência de Navegação, SA, chose DataRoad to build its office network infrastructure from scratch: cable termination, CAT6 points, switching, equipment configuration and deployment of the complete solution. The goal was clear: performance, security and reliability for daily operations. ## Project sheet - **Client** MCPAS – Agência de Navegação SA. - **Sector** Maritime transport and logistics, offices. - **Year** 2020. - **Scope** IT Unlimited support, servers and infrastructure, firewall and security, structured cabling. ## What did the DataRoad team do in the office? - **Termination**: cabling terminated to international quality standards. - **CAT6 points**: installed for greater speed and performance. - **Switches**: mounted, configured and connected to their points. - **Labelling**: every point identified, in the rooms and at the technical rack. - **Active equipment**: routers, switches and other communications equipment connected and organised. - **Deployment**: configuration and parameterisation of the entire network solution. The result is a reliable, scalable infrastructure, ready for the critical operations the company runs every day. ## Who is MCPAS? With more than 35 years in business, MACS (MCPAS) is an international benchmark, with clients in Southern Africa, Europe, the United Kingdom, the USA and Mexico. A specialist in maritime transport and logistics, it operates a multipurpose fleet able to take virtually any cargo: - **Containers**. - **Bulk**. - **Breakbulk**. - **Project cargo**. Its own trade routes and a reputation built on a global scale make MACS a company recognised for professionalism, flexibility and quality. DataRoad thanks MCPAS for its trust in our networking and IT consultancy team. ## What does DataRoad bring to a project like this? - **Network infrastructure** Installation and advanced termination. - **Managed cybersecurity** Protection of network and systems. - **Managed IT services** Ongoing support and infrastructure management. - **NOC** Proactive monitoring, alerting and reports. Certifications from international manufacturers and a solid portfolio across several technology areas underpin a simple commitment: systems that are protected, optimised and always available. 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