Dublin, November 22, 2023 – ROCTEL, a leading technology solutions provider, hosted its inaugural ROCTEL Business Breakfast: Retail in Focus on November 21, 2023, at the prestigious Constitution Room in the Shelbourne Hotel. The event brought together key players in the multisite retail arena, including Minister of State in the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment, Mr. Dara Calleary, Founder and CEO Mr. Cormac Reid, and Cisco Head of Small Business for Ireland, Caroline Burke.
The highlight of the event was the announcement of ROCSOLID RETAIL 2.0, now available across Ireland. This AI-ready, multi-connection, carrier-neutral service integrates CyberDefence, smart cameras, and advanced sensor technologies, offering enhanced business intelligence as a subscription service—all Cisco Meraki enabled end to end.
Speaking at the event, Minister Dara Calleary praised ROCTEL's commitment to innovation and its ability to reduce risks for retailers through ROCSOLID RETAIL 2.0. As a proud son and grandson of retailers, he emphasized the critical role of the retail sector in the Irish economy.
CEO Cormac Reid expressed excitement about bringing ROCSOLID RETAIL 2.0 to market after two years of research and development. He highlighted that the service, designed with an outcome-based approach, adds significant value to clients and is cost-effective, providing a more robust solution compared to traditional patchwork approaches. He added that we are seeing anecdotal evidence that ROCSOLID clients see a 10% lift in business after 12 months, which drives the need for more stores, creates more jobs it’s a win-win.
Minister Dara Calleary and Magriet Rostoll, Business Development Manager and Sustainability Officer ROCTEL speaking at the Inaugral ROCTEL Business Breakfast
Ms Burke of Cisco thanked ROCTEL for being a partner for over a decade and one of the first MSPs in Ireland, she commended ROCTEL’s investment in its team, network and services and is looking forward to what the future holds.
The ROCTEL Business Breakfast was declared a roaring success, prompting plans for additional events in 2024. These gatherings aim to provide C-suite delegates with insights from government and subject matter experts tailored to their industries. To receive an invitation to the next event, sign up for ROCTEL's RTD via the website.
