Hashoo Group owns several hotels spread throughout Pakistan, under the Marriott and Pearl Continental brands. Group Management decided that all Hashoo properties have to have World-Class Wi-Fi coverage, meeting the needs of its discerning customers.
Comstar was given the task to – come up with a design and an implementation plan that would meet stringent Marriott International standards for Wi-Fi coverage with mobility throughout the property.
Comstar then proceeded to conduct extensive physical surveys, generate detailed & comprehensive Network Diagrams, SLD, Heat Maps and Bill of Materials(BOM) so as to be able to submit to the client multiple design options. The Design involved the incorporation of a variety of products from world-class suppliers such as:
Wireless LAN – Ruckus Wireless
Structured Cabling – Molex PN
Routing & Switching – HP Enterprise
| S# | Hashoo Property | Approx. Value | Wi-Fi APs | Switches | Cables |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pearl Continental Karachi | 45 Million | 300+ | 39+ | 100,000ft |
| 2 | Karachi Marriott Hotel | 45 Million | 300+ | 35+ | 80,000ft |
| 3 | Pearl Continental Lahore Phase I | 55 Million | 450+ | 84+ | 173,000ft |
| 4 | Islamabad Marriott Hotel (In progress) | 55 Million | 350+ | 40+ | 176,000ft |
Khaadi Pakistan specializes in hand-woven technique products, where their collaboration with Comstar allowed them to attain higher efficiency in their Warehouses with Ruckus Access Points. Complete WIFI coverage with Ruckus in their Warehouse areas allowed them to simultaneously connect multiple be handheld RF Scanners to better manage their inventories
Soon after the Khaadi also decided to deploy the same Ruckus Access Points for their Head Office as well to enable the use of technology to enhance their productivity.
| S# | Customer Name | Approx. Value | Wi-Fi APs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khaadi | 4.0 Million | 40+ |
Atlas Honda Pakistan collaborated with Comstar to activate Wi-Fi Enabled Space at their Karachi Head Office which allows for uninterrupted Wi-Fi availability for their team and guests that visit them. Ruckus Wi-Fi with a number of strategically placed Access Points activated a completely wireless environment which allows for Atlas Honda to attain their maximum potential productivity.
You can be sure to enjoy a seamless Wi-Fi access the next time you visit Honda Atlas Karachi Head Office.
| S# | Customer Name | Approx. Value | Wi-Fi APs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlas Honda Pakistan | 2.1 Million | 20+ |
K-Electric engaged us to provide the robot Wi-Fi solution for their Grid Stations which are five and located in Karachi different remote area. We then performed extensive physical surveys, generate detailed Heat Maps and Bill of Materials (BOM).
| S# | Customer Name | Approx. Value | Wi-Fi APs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K-Electric | 2.1 Million | 25+ |
Punjab Assembly floated tender for Wi-Fi requirement for their facility in an assembly area. We performed physical and RF planner survey before submitting the tender in order to determine their exact Wi-Fi requirement
| S# | Customer Name | Approx. Value | Wi-Fi APs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punjab Assembly | 0.7 Million | 5+ |
Pakistan Education Sector
Comstar targets for the youth to be technologically advanced in the contemporary age. Comstar collaborated with numerous Universities in accordance with this mission and targets to continue this furthermore in the future. Youth needs to be accessible to the technology to wave the wand of Innovation and make this nation great.
Enabling Multiple Higher Education Institutes and Universities with Wi-Fi available spaces using Ruckus Access Points is a milestone in this mission. Comstar is in collaboration with mentioned Institutes and Universities using Ruckus APs. We design and an implementation plan that would meet stringent the Wi-Fi coverage with mobility throughout the respective Universities. We perform physical surveys, generate detailed Heat Maps and Bill of Materials (BOM)
| S# | Customer Name | Approx. Value | Wi-Fi APs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sindh Madrassatul Islam University | 1.7 Million | 25+ |
| 2 | Hamdard University | 1.4 Million | 30+ |
| 3 | Cedar College | 0.8 Million | 18+ |
| 4 | SZABIST Karachi Campus | 0.6 Million | 10+ |
| 5 | Namal University | 1.1 Million | 15+ |
| 6 | Air University | 1.4 Million | 15+ |
| 7 | Institute of Management Sciences | 2.8 Million | 25+ |
| 8 | Bahria University Lahore | 1.1 Million | 10+ |
| 9 | COMSATS Institute Lahore | 0.2 Million | 5+ |
National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES and FAST-NU). It has multiple campuses based in cosmopolitan cities of Pakistan and has the distinction of being the first multi-campus university in Pakistan.
| S# | FAST-NU Campuses | Approx. Value | Wi-Fi APs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Islamabad Campus | 1.7 Million | 30+ |
| 2 | Faisalabad Campus | 2.1 Million | 40+ |
| 3 | Lahore Campus | 1.3 Million | 18+ |
| 4 | Peshawar Campus | 1.0 Million | 15+ |
Air University, Islamabad
For the university to be able to provide free Wi-Fi to students at their campus, we deployed Ruckus Wireless 7372 AP and laid CAT-6 UTP cable; also deployed Trendnet PoE switch with SFP Fiber modules.
Namal University, Mainawali
Deployed Ruckus Wireless 20 (7372 AP) and also installed and configured Zone Director 1200 WLAN Controller to be able to manage Access Points centrally.
Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar
We participated in the public tender and were awarded the tender. Designed and deployed Ruckus Wireless 7372 AP with Zone Director 1125 WLAN Controller for central access point management.
University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila
Designed and deployed Ruckus Wireless 7372 AP and OSBridge 5GXI-HP for Point-to-Point Radio connectivity.
Khaadi Pakistan
To meet the need of reliable Wi-Fi for their senior management, we deployed Ruckus Wireless Zoneflex R300 AP.
Shezan International Limited
We designed and deployed Ruckus Wireless Zoneflex 7341 AP for Tablets and Smartphone employees.
Askari General Insurance
To meet the need of reliable Wi-Fi for their employees, we deployed Ruckus Wireless Zoneflex 7372.
DANA Geophysics
To meet the need of reliable Wi-Fi for their employees, we deployed Ruckus Wireless Zoneflex 7372.
United Energy Pakistan
YahClick services, at its remote Rigs operation connected over secure VPN tunnel to UEPL Head Office Datacenter using Data services at very attractive terms.
Development in Literacy (DIL)
YahClick internet services at its remote schools, located in rough and inaccessible terrain.
DANA Geophysics
YahClick broadband internet services, at 3 of its remote sites.
Fatima Group
YahClick broadband internet services, at all of its remote sites.
ENI Pakistan
VSAT SCPC services for critical remote Rig operations using Imaging, and Data services.
Saxon Drilling
VSAT SCPC services for their critical remote Rig operations using Data services.
Ocean Pakistan Limited
VSAT SCPC services for their critical remote Rig operations using Data services.
Polish Oil & Gas
VSAT SCPC services for their critical remote Rig operations using Data services.
United Energy of Pakistan
VSAT SCPC connectivity for their critical remote operations for more than 10 years, and in 2014, Comstar introduced YahClick cutting-edge broadband reliable and high-speed internet connectivity.
United Energy of Pakistan
Designed and deployed Riverbed WAN Optimization Steelhead appliance with a central management console to centrally manage steelhead on VSAT SCPC links to reduce inter-site applications bandwidth consumption and successfully avoided the cost of bandwidth expansion.
JAPACO Pakistan
Supplied and deployed Riverbed WAN Optimization Steelhead appliance on International MPLS link to optimize WAN traffic.
MOL Pakistan
Designed and deployed Riverbed WAN Optimization Steelhead appliance on VSAT SCPC five sites to provide LAN-like speed performance.
Coca-Cola Pakistan
Successfully deployed Riverbed WAN Optimization Solution on International MPLS link to optimize WAN traffic.
NADRA (National Database Registration Authority)
On a very short time span, we provided the Point-to-Multipoint (PTMP) Radio Connectivity on Pakistan Day Inter-Services parade on March 23rd, 2015 to NADRA for real-time broadband connectivity using Fixed Radios at parade venue that enabled live video surveillance. This deployment also allowed the security establishment to verify on the spot identity of the visitors and spectators of the parade.
Bank Al Habib Limited
Efficiently providing SLA based services Fixed Radio (PTP) connectivity to BAHL 200+ branch network across Pakistan for last 15 years.
Zong Pakistan
Signed agreement for Fixed Radio (PTP) services across Pakistan for their valued customers.
DPWorld (QICT)
Competently providing SLA based services Fixed Radio (PTP) connectivity to DPWorld at Port Qasim for last 15 years.
Khaadi Pakistan
Proficiently providing SLA based services Fixed Radio (PTP) connectivity to Khaadi locations in Karachi.
Searl Pakistan (IBL Group)
Efficiently providing SLA based services Fixed Radio (PTP) connectivity to IBL remote location in Karachi.
Institute of Business Administration (IBA)
SLA based services Fixed Radio (PTP) connectivity to IBA remote campus in Karachi for last 10 years.
Soorty Enterprises
SLA based services Fixed Radio (PTP) connectivity to Sporty’s 8 units in Karachi.
Tameer Microfinance Bank
SLA based services Fixed Radio (PTP) connectivity to TMFB 3 branches in Karachi since the bank inception 10 years.
DH Fertiliser
SLA based services Fixed Radio (PTP) connectivity to DH Fertiliser in Lahore for greater than 10 years.
Master Tiles
SLA based services Fixed Radio (PTP) connectivity to Master Tile in Lahore, over more than 10 years.
Standard Chartered Bank
SLA based services Fixed Radio (PTP) connectivity to SCB more than 100 branches network across the Pakistan till 2010.
Cupola Pakistan (KFC)
SLA based services Fixed Radio (PTP) connectivity across Pakistan for over 10 years up until 2012.
Bank Islami Limited
SLA based services Fixed Radio (PTP) connectivity to BI more than 100 branches network across the Pakistan for 6 years till 2011.
Faysal Bank Limited
SLA based services Fixed Radio (PTP) connectivity to FBL 50+ branches network across Pakistan.