1. Centralized on-premises management via CMS or large-scale cloud deployment through Eye Cloud

Providing a centralized management platform, CMS enables IT teams to remotely monitor, configure, perform firmware updates, and troubleshoot issues across all branch locations through a single centralized interface.

2. Comprehensive Multi-Layer Cybersecurity Protection

This solution provides comprehensive security capabilities, including Intrusion Prevention System(IPS), Deep Packet Inspection(DPI), web filtering, antivirus, DDoS defense, and internal anomalous traffic monitoring. These features protect branch locations from external cyber threats while also monitoring internal risks, such as employee misconfigurations or malicious activities.

3. Integrate PoE switch and wireless AP management

HiGuard firewall serves as the management core for branch locations by directly integrating PoE switches and wireless AP. This integration reduces cabling complexity and lowers maintenance costs. In addition, wireless connections can be centrally managed through the firewall, ensuring physical network isolation between customer Wi-Fi and internal office Wi-Fi to prevent unauthorized access.

4. Real-time traffic management and QoS (bandwidth management)

Supporting Quality of Service (QoS) functionally prioritizes critical business traffic, such as POS transactions, preventing that non-essential traffic, such as customer internet usage influence business operations. In addition, bandwidth management features ensure smooth data transmission between branch locations and headquarters by prioritizing POS transactions and electronic invoice upload over in-store surveillance traffic and guest Wi-Fi usage.

5. ZTA VPN secure remote connectivity

To address the growing demand for mobile workforces and external maintenance, this solution adopts ZTA VPN as a secure alternative to traditional VPN technologies. Built upon the “Never Trust, always Verify” principle, the system conducts multi-dimensional verification of user identify, device security posture, and geographic location before granting access.

This approach ensures that users are permitted to access only the resources within their authorized scope, thereby significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.

6. Hybrid WAN Integration and Load Balancing

Traditional branch locations typically rely on a single dedicated network connection, such as MPLS or fixed broadband. SD-WAN enables branches to utilize multiple network links simultaneously, integrating various connection types, including ADSL and 4G mobile networks.

When a primary broadband connection failure, the system will automatically switches to a backup network link, such as 4G LTE, ensuring uninterrupted operation of critical services, including POS systems and credit card payment terminals.