Case Study: Infrastructure Cabling for Global IP Telephony Rollout

How Group9 led a 500+ drop Cat6 cabling project to support a new IP telephony system for a global enterprise

The Challenge

A global enterprise recently upgraded to a modern IP Telephony system and needed physical infrastructure to support the rollout. With over 500 new Category 6 cable drops required across multiple locations, the organization needed a trusted partner to lead the project and coordinate with qualified vendors to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely execution.

The company turned to Group9 Communications to manage the RFP process, develop a clear scope of work, and oversee the project from planning to deployment.

The Group9 Solution

Group9 took full ownership of the infrastructure initiative—ensuring the cabling strategy aligned with the technical requirements of the new IP phone system and that installation stayed on schedule.

Key Actions:

• Created a detailed Scope of Work to define the project’s technical and operational requirements

• Managed the RFP process across multiple qualified low-voltage vendors

• Developed comprehensive project plans and timelines to ensure clarity and accountability

• Oversaw implementation to guarantee a clean, on-time infrastructure deployment

The Results

• 500+ New Cat6 Drops Installed: Successfully deployed to support upgraded IP telephony across the enterprise

• Streamlined Vendor Engagement: Efficient RFP process led to competitive pricing and qualified installers

• On-Time Implementation: Infrastructure was completed on schedule, preventing project delays

• Scalable Infrastructure: Installation supports future network growth and additional end-user devices

Conclusion

With Group9’s leadership in cabling design, vendor management, and implementation, this global enterprise now has a robust and future-ready IT infrastructure to support its voice and data needs.