Count
Associates scan items and shelf locations.
Repeatable store technology
Forty stores should not mean forty different network closets.
New stores, remodels, and stores that stay open while we work. Same network build, same camera layout, same paperwork at every location, so store 40 does not need a different tech than store 1.
A complete example project
Prove the stock workflow in one store, then repeat it.
A first-store pilot for stock counts, transfer requests and regional visibility. The regional manager uses approved remote access to the pilot dashboard; the other three stores are a later rollout.
Northline Outfitters is a fictional business. This is an illustrative project and working screen concept, not a completed client installation.
The setting4,000 sq ft pilot · 1 of 4 stores · 1,500 SKUs
Planning schedule4–6 weeks after scope and equipment readiness
What is deliveredInstalled devices · working pilot app · training · recovery test
01 / What your team sees
A working view of the end result.
Try the sample action. Watch the record, summary and activity log change together.
Manager workspace
Monday · 10:42 AMYour stock, in one place
Units in this sample57Across 3 sample lines
Below target1Review replenishment
Latest receipt—Try the receipt below
Item / locationOn hand / target
Trail jacket · mediumApparel / A-02
4 / 8Day pack · 20LBags / B-04
22 / 10Water bottle · 750mlAccessories / C-01
31 / 16Interactive concept. These fictional records stay in this page; no business system is connected.
How the system works
Validate
The pilot server checks identifiers and flags count differences.
Review
A regional manager reviews stock and proposed transfers through approved remote access.
Repeat
Export the tested configuration, device profiles and training checklist for the next store.
The connection included here
One clean 1,500-SKU import and one daily sales CSV for the pilot store.
02 / Where everything goes
From the network closet to the point of work.
Select a device group to see its photograph, quantity and job. The room plan is conceptual; a site survey confirms routes, mounting, power and wireless coverage.
Proposed device placementDiagram · not to scale
01Receiving
02Shop floor
03Store office
04Secure IT closet
Wired path: ISP → gateway → switch → server, wired consoles, printers and access points. Handhelds use staff Wi-Fi. Guest traffic is separated. Each numbered group matches the equipment schedule below.
03 / The complete technology stack
The hardware is only one part of the system.
Staff screens
Zebra handhelds capture barcodes and staff actions. The Elo manager workstation shows exceptions, history and the agreed reports.
Business application
A custom inventory-ledger pilot with three roles, validated records, timestamped actions and the described import/export. You approve the screens and rules before development.
Server and data
The Lenovo server runs the application and PostgreSQL database locally. It is the authoritative record; client screens request changes through the application API rather than editing the database directly.
Network and devices
The gateway and managed switch connect fixed equipment. Access points connect mobile staff devices. Device profiles, labels, port records and separate guest access make the setup supportable.
Backup and recovery
Encrypted off-site backups, database transaction-log archiving and a witnessed restore exercise. Example targets: no more than one hour of committed data loss and restoration within one business day when replacement compute is available; these are tested targets, not an SLA.
Ownership and support
Customer-owned business data, administrator handover, CSV export, configuration records and an operating guide. Custom source-code ownership/license terms and support responsibilities are written into the agreement.
Explore the proposed software and recovery design
Application: React and TypeScript browser interface, Node.js API, PostgreSQL database, and a Linux server distribution supported by the final Lenovo configuration. Zebra DataWedge sends scanned barcode input to the focused application field. The server validates every transaction and records its unique identifier to prevent duplicate posting.
Deployment: Containerized application services, HTTPS, named staff accounts, manager approval for sensitive changes and MFA for administrator access. A customer-controlled management VPN limits remote administration. No database port is exposed to the public internet.
Recovery: PostgreSQL base backups and archived transaction logs go to an encrypted customer-owned object-storage account. Daily backup checks and a sample restore prove the selected retention and recovery target. A nightly export alone would not meet the one-hour target.
When a connection fails: The local workflow can continue through an ISP outage while the server, LAN and required local services remain available. Off-site backup transfer pauses. A disconnected device shows an unconfirmed action and cannot claim it saved; staff use the documented manual fallback and reconcile before retrying. A failed server stops the application until recovery. This single-server pilot has no automatic failover.
Licensing: The proposed React/Node/PostgreSQL application does not assume a paid per-user application subscription. Commercial OS support, the selected device-management service and any third-party software/API licenses are qualified separately; only the allowances listed below are in this budget.
04 / What this example costs
See the equipment. See the hours. See the total.
USD planning example prepared September 2026. Catalog-priced items use Glass Tech’s customer planning prices. Configuration-dependent items use explicit customer budget allowances; they are not manufacturer quotes or orderable offers.
01 / 1 unitLenovo ThinkSystem ST50 V3
Example configuration allowance: 32 GB ECC memory, two enterprise SSDs of at least 960 GB, compatible storage protection and three-year hardware support. Final CPU, drive/controller combination and supported Linux OS are qualified before ordering. Tower stands in the secured room, outside the shallow network rack.
1 × Secure IT closet
$3,8001 × $3,800Example allowance
02 / 3 unitsZebra TC22 Wi-Fi handheld
TC22 from the TC22/TC27 family; standard-range barcode scanning, Android application profile, battery and protective boot allowance. Each device is assigned to a staff role. Indoor ambient use; no cellular service or freezer rating assumed.
2 × Receiving1 × Shop floor
$3,0003 × $1,000Example allowance
03 / 3 unitsZebra charging station and power kit
One cradle per handheld. Allowance includes matched PWR-BGA12V50W0WW supply, CBL-DC-388A1-01 DC lead, regional AC cord and any required boot shim.
3 × Receiving
$9003 × $300Example allowance
04 / 1 unitZebra ZD421 label printer
Direct-thermal, 203 dpi Ethernet configuration allowance, with an initial indoor paper-label roll and tested asset/location template. Durable, refrigerated or chemical-resistant labels require separate media qualification.
1 × Receiving
$8501 × $850Example allowance
05 / 1 unitEloPOS manager touch workstation
15.6-inch touch workstation with a current supported Windows configuration and manufacturer power supply. Exact orderable SKU and application support are confirmed before purchase. Photograph represents the family; no obsolete OS configuration is assumed.
1 × Store office
$2,4001 × $2,400Example allowance
06 / 1 unitUniFi Cloud Gateway Max
ISP handoff, firewall, network management and staff/guest separation. Only the approved management path can reach the application; guest devices cannot.
1 × Secure IT closet
$4401 × $440Catalog planning price
07 / 1 unitUniFi 24-port PoE switch
Wired connections for the listed endpoints and 2 access points. AP planning load is 42 W against the switch’s 95 W PoE budget; final port and power schedule is checked before install. This example uses 1 Gb switching.
1 × Secure IT closet
$5501 × $550Catalog planning price
08 / 2 unitsUniFi U7 Pro access point
Ceiling-mounted access points with wired uplinks. These are proposed locations, not an RF coverage prediction. Survey, roaming and actual device signal tests determine final placement.
1 × Receiving1 × Shop floor
$5602 × $280Catalog planning price
09 / 1 unitAPC BX1000M battery backup
Protects the server and core network long enough for the measured shutdown plan. Load, plug count, signaling compatibility and runtime are tested; no all-day operation or automatic failover is promised.
1 × Secure IT closet
$3101 × $310Catalog planning price
10 / 1 unitEaton Tripp Lite 6U network enclosure
Wall-mounted network enclosure for switch, patching and accessories. The tower server and tower UPS stand separately in the same secured room. Mounting substrate, device depth, airflow and cable bend space require field verification.
1 × Secure IT closet
$3501 × $350Catalog planning price
11 / 1 unittrueCABLE 24-port patch panel
Labeled modular patch panel. Matching jacks, patch cables and supports are included in the materials allowance below.
1 × Secure IT closet
$901 × $90Catalog planning price
Materials, labor and delivery
6 complete Cat6 links — materials
$660Customer budget allowance for cable, two jacks per link, patch cables, faceplates, labeling, pathway supports and ordinary firestop. Average 100 ft run, accessible indoor routes, maximum permanent-link length 90 m. Labor is listed separately.
Mounts, network shelf, power distribution and consumables
$400Small network shelf, approved power distribution, starter label stock and ancillary hardware. Exact load, rack compatibility and mounting details follow the site survey.
Installation and cable testing
$2,50020 technician-hours × $125/hr. Mounting, cable runs, termination, labels and link test records. Person-hours, not elapsed days.
Server, network and device commissioning
$2,48016 lead-technician hours × $155/hr. OS staging, device profiles, network separation, backup setup and cutover checks.
Custom application, import and acceptance work
$13,000104 development hours × $125/hr. One scoped pilot application, three permission roles, the described CSV interface, audit history, dashboard, deployment and acceptance fixes. This is a defined first release.
Staff training and handover
$1,0008 technician-hours × $125/hr. Two staff sessions, an administrator session, operating notes and a witnessed recovery exercise.
Planning and coordination
$6808 coordination hours × $85/hr. Confirm scope, schedule, access, device assignments and the handover record.
Local mobilization and delivery
$600Illustrative allowance for local transport and delivery, normal weekday work and no overnight stay. The actual job address and shipment plan set the final travel charge.
Ongoing budget · $370/month before tax
Encrypted off-site backup storage$75/mo
Illustrative monthly allowance for up to 250 GB retained backup data. Provider, retention and actual storage/transfer charges are confirmed in the agreement.
Monitoring, updates and recovery review$250/mo
Illustrative service allowance: scheduled OS/application maintenance, backup checks and up to one hour of remote support monthly during business hours. No 24/7 response or additional development included.
Handheld management and support licensing$45/mo
3 devices × $15/month planning allowance. Management platform, OS support term and license entitlements are selected and quoted before enrollment.
Already supplied by the customer: internet service, usable power circuits, a secure ventilated IT room and any existing business-system subscriptions. Their charges are not included in the monthly total. Expanded support, third-party connector fees and additional development require a separate scope.
The finish line
What you can test before handover.
- Complete the sample workflow on the installed devices and reconcile the dashboard to its source records.
- Import the agreed sample file, reject invalid rows and verify role permissions and the activity log.
- Test every installed cable link and the handheld route; confirm guest devices cannot reach private records.
- Disconnect a device, reconcile the unconfirmed action and prove it cannot post twice.
- Restore the application and sample records from backup, record the measured recovery time and train the administrator.
Scope and next steps
Make this example your own.
The remaining three stores, cross-site stock synchronization and ERP connectors require a separate rollout scope.
The schedule assumes approved screen designs, clean data, available hardware, accessible routes and normal weekday access. Electrical work, permits, lifts, demolition, unusual construction and additional locations are separately scoped.
To price your implementation, bring a floor plan, staff/device counts, a sample export and your priorities. Glass Tech confirms the bill of materials, software rules, acceptance checks and fixed scope before installation.
The problems we design around
Start with what creates delay, risk, and repeat work.
Every store is different
Uncontrolled equipment, labeling, and installation methods make support slower and refreshes harder to budget.
Cutovers threaten trading hours
POS, payment, inventory, and connectivity changes must be staged around operating windows with a usable rollback plan.
Corporate lacks site truth
Missing photos, test results, serials, and as-builts force the next vendor to rediscover the location.
Systems that fit the operation
One environment. Connected layers.
Every layer is scoped with its purpose, dependencies, administrator, acceptance evidence, and change boundary. Select systems can stand alone; integrated programs share one site plan and closeout.
01
Network core and structured cabling
A documented physical layer for workstations, phones, operational endpoints, cameras, controls, and future expansion.
- MDF and IDF planning
- Cat6 or Cat6A pathways and drops
- Racks, patching, UPS, labeling, and test results
- Switching, routing, and deployment configuration
Pricing pathPublished network packages and installed per-drop options are shown below. Larger environments are built in the project estimator.
Explore this capability 02
Business and guest Wi-Fi
Wireless coverage designed around people, handhelds, scanners, tablets, operational devices, and approved visitor access instead of a residential router model.
- Coverage and capacity planning
- Separate staff, guest, device, and operations networks
- Indoor and outdoor access-point options
- Validation, naming, and handoff documentation
Pricing pathInstalled indoor and outdoor access-point pricing is shown below; final quantities follow the facility layout and coverage plan.
Explore this capability 03
Video security and operational visibility
Camera placement, recording, viewing, and retention planned around the decisions the footage must support.
- Indoor, outdoor, overview, detail, and specialty views
- Local, cloud-managed, and open-platform options
- Retention and viewing-station planning
- Placement schedule, naming, and administrator handoff
Pricing pathLocal and cloud-managed camera packages plus installed per-camera options are shown below.
Explore this capability 04
Media displays and digital signage
Customer-facing menus, promotions, wayfinding, dashboards, room displays, and video walls built as an operable system rather than a loose screen installation.
- Display, mount, player, power, and data plan
- Content-management and input-source options
- Single-screen, menu-board, dashboard, and video-wall layouts
- Remote administration, training, and content handoff
Pricing pathDesign-to-quote: display class, size, mounting, player, content platform, licensing, and electrical readiness determine the installed price.
Explore this capability 05
Inventory and asset workflows
The network, devices, labels, scanners, and integrations that keep inventory movement visible from receiving through use or sale.
- Workflow and system-of-record review
- Scanner, printer, tablet, and workstation connectivity
- Barcode, RFID, or location options where appropriate
- Integration map, exception handling, and operator training
Pricing pathDesign-to-quote: endpoint count, software platform, label or RFID method, API access, data cleanup, and training define the scope.
Explore this capability 06
Operational automation and systems integration
Repeatable handoffs between devices, software, alerts, schedules, and staff so routine work does not depend on someone noticing it manually.
- Current-state workflow map
- Trigger, action, approval, and exception design
- API, webhook, device, and notification integrations
- Testing, audit trail, fallback, and administrator documentation
Pricing pathScoped after workflow discovery. GHT identifies dependencies and failure paths before quoting build, integration, and support.
Explore this capability Product options and published pricing
Concrete starting points—not a mystery quote.
These are current Glass Tech catalog planning prices for standard scope. They show the hardware class, included installation, and recurring platform cost when applicable. Site conditions, pathways, quantities, schedule, taxes, licensing term, and verified scope can change the fixed agreement.
ValueUbiquiti UniFi
Storefront
Serious Wi-Fi and wired internet for a small space.
Up to ~1,500 sq ft · ~15 devices
Planning price · starting at$4,050
UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra1 included
UniFi Lite 8 PoE switch1 included- 1× UniFi U7 Pro access point1 included
4× Cat6 data drops4 included
Mounting, patch cables & finish hardware1 scoped set
ProfessionalUbiquiti UniFi
Business Command
Network + cameras on one platform, in one rack.
Up to ~10,000 sq ft · ~60 devices
Planning price · starting at$19,600
UniFi Dream Machine Pro1 included- UniFi Standard 24 PoE switch1 included
- 3× UniFi U7 Pro access points3 included
4× UniFi G5 Turret Ultra cameras4 included
UniFi Network Video Recorder + 8TB1 included
ProfessionalVerkada
Cloud Watch 8
Indoor and outdoor coverage on one cloud platform.
Up to 8 cameras · ~10,000 sq ft
Planning price · starting at$23,700+ $176/mo
5× Verkada CD42-512E dome camera5 included
3× Verkada CB52-256E bullet camera3 included- 8× Verkada Command cloud license8 included
- 8× Cat6 data drops8 included
- Mounting, patch cables & finish hardware1 scoped set
Installed option pricing
Build the site one requirement at a time.
Unit prices are planning references attached to the current catalog. Quantities and compatibility are validated before agreement.
Extra Cat6 dropAdditional wired location, terminated & certified$250
Extra Wi-Fi access pointUniFi U7 Pro, cable run, mount & config$850
Extra 2K cameraUniFi G5 Turret Ultra, cable run & mount$650
4K zoom cameraUniFi G5 Pro with 3× optical zoom$1,250
Access-controlled doorUniFi Access reader, hub & strike, installed$2,250
Viewing stationDedicated monitor & controller for live wall viewing$950
Integrated commercial project floor$3,950
Catalog items below that amount remain useful planning references. Targeted industry programs are built around the complete operational outcome, not an isolated device. Custom media displays, inventory, ordering, automation, AV, fiber, and OT systems are quoted after their real dependencies are mapped.
That floor is a component minimum, not the whole story — a project’s planning price is derived from its full cost basis (equipment, labor, travel, contingency) with a protected margin, so it will normally run above hours × rate, and travel is priced through that basis rather than the per-mile line alone.
Price the facilityWhat to expect01 02 03 04 05
A controlled path from operating problem to usable handoff.
Readiness
Confirm the organization, site, current condition, desired outcome, stakeholders, timing, and decision path.
Field and design
Validate pathways, devices, counts, dependencies, work windows, customer responsibilities, and acceptance criteria.
Agreement and staging
Fix the scope, products, exclusions, schedule, change boundary, payment milestones, and material plan.
Deployment
Protect live operations, coordinate access, communicate milestones, test work, and preserve rollback where required.
Closeout
Deliver labels, results, photos, as-builts, credentials through an approved secure path, training, warranty terms, and the next owner.
The operating outcome
What should be different after the work.
- 01A repeatable site standard
- 02Faster, lower-risk openings and refreshes
- 03Remote visibility across locations
- 04Consistent closeout data for support and procurement
Your retail environment
Start with the problem. Leave with a clear system.
Tell us the site, the workflow, what is failing now, and the outcome that matters. We will turn it into a planning path with visible assumptions and product options.