Challenge
APTIM’s mission is to support ambitious projects that are committed to accelerating the transition towards a clean and efficient energy economy and building a sustainable future. This includes initiatives from disaster recovery to Federal and industrial operations, maintenance and construction. APTIM must ensure that any technological challenges that arise are solved quickly and efficiently.
Typically, in remote areas, business-grade wired [wireline] internet at construction sites is scarce. Project managers were forced to rely on piecemeal options and construction engineers had to depend on pen-and-paper solutions.
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Establishing connections on military bases required compliance with additional security and screening protocols, adding even more delays to an already complex negotiation process.
COVID-19 travel and safety restrictions created a shortage of accessible professionals qualified to set up local internet services.
Knowing that you have a big company like Verizon supporting you helps me sleep at night.
Joe Daigle
Director, Infrastructure, APTIM
They can drill in, take a picture, circle something and hit ‘update.’ Somebody gets a notification and can head out there immediately—they’re not trying to track people down. The efficiency and the gains they see there are huge.
Joe Daigle
Director, Infrastructure, APTIM
Solution
Project managers can use fixed wireless access technology through Verizon’s LTE Business Internet even in remote locations.
Verizon provides reliable internet at construction sites in a matter of days, rather than the typical weeks or months of set-up time.
For construction project managers, remote internet access and digitized mobile device solutions have replaced the previous pen-and-paper options.
Verizon’s managed services complement APTIM’s deep bench of professionals by dispatching qualified personnel to the field as needed.
Outcome
Verizon remote internet access and on-site solutions have been transformative for multi-location and remote business operations.
With the option to lean on remote professional expertise as needed, APTIM can save on time and travel costs. Projects also see better cost predictability since Verizon plans offer the same plan pricing nationwide.
APTIM has been able to control employee data usage in the field.
Modernized solutions empower APTIM project managers to leverage cutting-edge digital technologies to deliver superior results and meet critical deadlines in challenging environments.
of the U.S. population is covered by Verizon’s network*
LTE Business Internet is available to U.S. biz customers with 10 or more lines on Verizon’s 4G LTE network. No domestic or int’l roaming. Cannot be used for certain applications, including audio/video streaming, web hosting, public/guest Wi-Fi, voice & text. Router purchase req’d. Terms apply.
* Based on 9.15.2019 U.S. Census population data.