Why does it matter whether technicians are W-2 employees or subcontractors?

W-2 technicians are trained on your brand standards, carry our insurance, and are managed directly by IpOctet project leads — eliminating the quality variance, communication gaps, and liability exposure that come with subcontracted labor. Our W-2 workforce generates 3.2x fewer rework tickets and achieves 99.8% first-visit completion rates compared to the 82% industry average for subcontractor-based models. You also get consistent background checks, drug screening, and OSHA-30 certification across every single technician who enters your facility.

How do you provide nationwide coverage across all 50 states?

We maintain regional field teams in 8 hub cities with the ability to deploy anywhere in the continental US within 24-48 hours. For large rollouts, we pre-position crews in target markets and leverage our staging facilities in Phoenix, Palmdale, and Las Vegas for equipment kitting and pre-configuration. Our dispatch platform optimizes routing and crew assignments based on technician proximity, skill certifications, and site requirements to minimize travel costs while maximizing daily site completion rates.

What kind of real-time tracking and visibility do you provide?

Our Hub platform provides live GPS tracking of every technician, geo-fenced check-in/check-out timestamps, photo-verified milestone completion, and real-time dashboard access for your project team. You can see exactly which sites are in progress, completed, or pending at any moment — no more chasing status updates through email chains. Automated alerts notify your PM when milestones are hit, exceptions occur, or SLAs are at risk of breach.

Can your teams work overnight and on weekends for retail and restaurant environments?

Overnight and weekend execution is our core competency for retail, QSR, and hospitality clients. Over 70% of our multi-site deployments are executed outside business hours with zero revenue-impact downtime. Our crews operate between 8PM and 6AM with site-specific noise protocols, alarm code coordination, and manager notification procedures. We completed 2,400 restaurant POS refreshes entirely during overnight windows with a 99.8% on-time rate.

What are your staging and kitting capabilities?

Our staging facilities handle equipment receiving, asset tagging, firmware imaging, configuration loading, cable kit assembly, and custom labeling before shipping to site. Pre-staging reduces on-site installation time by 40-60% and eliminates the dead-on-arrival hardware issues that plague ship-to-site models. We maintain 35,000 sq ft of secure staging space with SOC 2-compliant chain-of-custody tracking from receiving dock to final installation.

What SLA guarantees do you offer for deployment timelines?

We provide contractual SLAs on dispatch time (4-hour average), first-visit completion rate (99.8%), and project milestone adherence with financial penalties if we miss them. Our standard agreement includes a dedicated project manager, weekly status reporting, and an escalation matrix with defined response times from field supervisor to executive leadership. For break/fix maintenance contracts, we offer 4-hour, 8-hour, and next-business-day response tiers based on your criticality requirements.

All SolutionsManaged Services

Nationwide
Execution.

Multi-site rollouts, Day 2 maintenance, and retail staging executed by W-2 technicians across all 50 states. One vendor, one standard, every location.

50States Covered

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Overview

Managed Field Services.

When you need to deploy technology across hundreds of locations simultaneously, you need a partner with the logistics muscle and field workforce to execute. IpOctet's managed field services provide nationwide coverage through our W-2 workforce — not subcontractors. We handle staging, kitting, dispatch, install, and validation with real-time visibility through our Hub platform.

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The Challenge

What Happens Without Managed Field Services.

Multi-Vendor Chaos

12+ vendors avg— Field Service Study

Enterprise IT teams managing national rollouts juggle an average of 12 regional subcontractors, each with different quality standards, billing practices, and communication protocols — creating coordination overhead that consumes 40% of project management bandwidth.

Failed First Visits

18%— Aberdeen 2024

Nearly one in five field service dispatches fails on the first visit due to wrong parts, untrained technicians, or incomplete site information. Each failed visit costs $800-$1,500 in truck roll expenses and delays your deployment timeline by 3-5 days per site.

No Real-Time Visibility

64%— Industry Survey

Almost two-thirds of IT leaders report having no real-time visibility into field deployment status, relying on end-of-day emails or weekly spreadsheets that hide problems until they become project-threatening escalations.

Quality Inconsistency

3.2x rework— Project Data

Subcontracted labor generates 3.2x more rework tickets than W-2 employees due to inconsistent training, lack of brand standards familiarity, and misaligned incentives that prioritize speed over quality at every site.

Our Process

How We Deliver.

Stage

Equipment receiving, imaging, kitting, and pre-configuration at our staging facilities before shipment.

Dispatch

Regional crew dispatching with geo-fenced check-in/out and real-time technician tracking.

Execute

On-site installation following standardized SOPs with photo-verified deliverables at each milestone.

Close

Completion reports, test results, and asset tagging uploaded to your portal within 24 hours.

Capabilities

What's Included.

Staging & Kitting

Equipment receiving, asset tagging, pre-configuration, and kitting at our warehousing facilities.

National Multi-Site Rollouts

Coordinated deployments across hundreds of locations with phased scheduling and regional dispatching.

Day 2 Maintenance & Support

Break/fix, preventive maintenance, and on-demand dispatch for ongoing operational support.

Retail POS Deployments

Point-of-sale terminal installation, cabling, and configuration with overnight completion windows.

Project Management

Dedicated PMs with real-time dashboards, daily status reports, and escalation management.

Quality Assurance

Photo verification, GPS-validated check-ins, and multi-point inspection checklists at every site.

By The Numbers

Proven Results.

States Covered

0K+

Sites Completed

First-Visit Resolution

0hr

Avg Dispatch Time

Business Impact

ROI That Justifies the Investment.

100 Sites

$320K/yr

Estimated Annual Savings

45%

Cost Reduction

6 months

Payback Period

500 Sites

$1.6M/yr

Estimated Annual Savings

45%

Cost Reduction

4 months

Payback Period

2,000+ Sites

$6.4M/yr

Estimated Annual Savings

45%

Cost Reduction

3 months

Payback Period

Based on Aberdeen truck roll cost data, vendor coordination benchmarks, and IpOctet project data from 10,000+ site deployments.

The IpOctet Advantage

Why Choose Us.

100% W-2 workforce — every technician is our employee, background-checked and insured.

Real-time visibility through our Hub platform with GPS tracking and photo verification.

Staging facilities in Phoenix, Palmdale, and Las Vegas for pre-configuration and kitting.

Overnight and weekend install windows minimize disruption to your business operations.

Single partner accountability from staging through installation to project closeout.

SOC 2 Type II certified operations ensure your data and equipment are handled securely.

Why IpOctet

The Competitive Difference.

Capability	Regional Subcontractors	General Contractor	In-House Dispatch
W-2 Workforce (No Subs)		Mixed
50-State Coverage	3-8 states	Regional	Limited
Real-Time GPS Tracking		Sometimes	Sometimes
Photo Verification	Sometimes	Rarely	Varies
Staging & Kitting		Basic	Sometimes
SOC 2 Certified			Varies
Single Point of Contact		Sometimes

Common Questions

Straight Answers.

“We used to juggle 12 regional subcontractors. IpOctet replaced all of them with one team and our completion rates went from 82% to 99.8%. The visibility alone was worth the switch.”

Anthony Rossi

SVP Technology Operations, National QSR Brand

18 Months

Locations Deployed

First-Visit Completion

Revenue-Hour Downtime

Case Study

2,400-Site POS Refresh.

National QSR Brand — Point-of-Sale Technology Rollout

Deployed new POS hardware, kiosks, and kitchen display systems across 2,400 restaurant locations in 38 states. Overnight installs with zero revenue-hour downtime.

POS Hardware Install

Kitchen Display Systems

Self-Service Kiosks

Overnight Execution

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What Happens Next

Your Engagement Timeline.

Day 1

Discovery Call

A 30-minute scoping call to understand your requirements, timeline, site count, and any existing infrastructure constraints.

Week 1

Site Survey & Assessment

Our engineers visit your site(s) for pathway analysis, environmental evaluation, and existing infrastructure documentation.

Week 2

Proposal & SOW

Detailed scope of work with itemized BOMs, project schedule, milestones, and a fixed-price quote — no hidden fees.

Week 3

Contract & Kickoff

Agreement finalization, dedicated PM assignment, kick-off meeting with your team, and materials procurement.

Week 4+

Staged Execution

Phased deployment with real-time tracking through our Hub platform, photo documentation, and weekly status reports.

Final Week

Closeout & Handoff

Test reports, as-built documentation, warranty information, and knowledge transfer delivered through your portal.

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One vendor. One standard. Enterprise-grade managed field services at national scale.

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Managed Field Services.

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Capability

IpOctet

Regional Subcontractors

General Contractor

In-House Dispatch

W-2 Workforce (No Subs)

Mixed

50-State Coverage

3-8 states

Regional

Limited

Real-Time GPS Tracking

Sometimes

Photo Verification

Sometimes

Rarely

Varies

Staging & Kitting

Basic

Sometimes

SOC 2 Certified

Varies

Single Point of Contact

Sometimes

2,400-Site POS Refresh.

National QSR Brand — Point-of-Sale Technology Rollout

Deployed new POS hardware, kiosks, and kitchen display systems across 2,400 restaurant locations in 38 states. Overnight installs with zero revenue-hour downtime.

POS Hardware Install

Kitchen Display Systems

Self-Service Kiosks

Overnight Execution

Discuss Your Project

NationwideExecution.

Managed Field Services.