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Resource Library

Guides, Checklists & Playbooks

Every resource in this library comes from real projects we’ve delivered for Okanagan businesses. Use them to plan your own upgrade—or share them with stakeholders before we walk the site together.

Live event network guides

Planning resources for festivals, sports events, and temporary venue networks

These guides support the event-network lane we are building for larger Okanagan jobs. Use them to scope temporary Wi‑Fi, broadcast support, ticketing, vendor POS connectivity, and clean cabling before setup day.

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Event Network Planning Checklist

Use this checklist to confirm internet handoff, vendor zones, ticketing lanes, production requirements, access-point placement, cable routes, support staffing, and teardown logistics before your event goes live.

Festival POS & Ticketing Connectivity Checklist

This checklist helps event teams plan vendor POS stations, ticketing lanes, gate operations, payment resilience, and temporary network segmentation before opening to the public.

Temporary Event Wi‑Fi Coverage Planner

Use this planner to map crowd zones, roaming pathways, access-point placement, backhaul needs, and support expectations before a temporary event Wi‑Fi deployment goes live.

Broadcast Compound Network Checklist

This checklist helps production teams and venues align compound layout, fibre paths, patching, wireless handoffs, and on-site troubleshooting before a broadcast or streaming event goes live.

Access Control & Intercom

7 resources

Intercom Upgrade Worksheet

Align stakeholders by documenting hardware, wiring, and onboarding needs. The worksheet keeps councils, facility managers, and IT teams aligned.

Intercom Tenant Onboarding Template

Smooth onboarding reduces support calls and delights residents. Use these templates to deliver consistent instructions for mobile apps, PIN codes, and concierge contacts.

Intercom Accessibility & Privacy Checklist

Use this checklist to confirm your intercom meets building codes, accessibility expectations, and privacy regulations before installation.

Access Control Door Schedule Template

Our team uses this template on every door survey. It captures the details you and your locksmith need to deliver a reliable system.

Access Control Emergency Guide

This guide keeps property managers and facility teams ready for urgent situations. Print it or store it digitally near your controllers.

Mobile Credential Adoption Toolkit

Moving from physical fobs to mobile badges? This toolkit ensures users understand the benefits, know how to enroll devices, and have answers to common questions.

Vacation Rental Security Playbook

Whether you manage a single unit or multiple properties, this playbook covers the workflows and technology stack that keep guests happy and properties secure.

AV & Collaboration

6 resources

Boardroom AV Equipment List

Use these sample equipment lists to compare platform options and brief stakeholders before we tailor a design to your space.

Hybrid Meeting Room Readiness Guide

Great technology needs a supportive room. This guide helps you evaluate the physical space before investing in AV hardware.

Sound Masking Planning Guide

Share this guide with leadership to align on goals and prepare a sound masking rollout for open offices, clinics, or call centres.

Vernon Boardroom Planning Guide

This guide helps Vernon organizations scope boardroom upgrades, choose the right collaboration platform, and prepare clear requirements.

Peachland Municipal Connectivity Guide

This guide outlines the unique requirements of municipal facilities in Peachland, from council chambers to emergency services.

Winery Experience AV Guide

This guide captures our best practices for winery AV—from background music and digital signage to hybrid tastings and private events.

Networks & Wi‑Fi

12 resources

Event Network Planning Checklist

Use this checklist to confirm internet handoff, vendor zones, ticketing lanes, production requirements, access-point placement, cable routes, support staffing, and teardown logistics before your event goes live.

Festival POS & Ticketing Connectivity Checklist

This checklist helps event teams plan vendor POS stations, ticketing lanes, gate operations, payment resilience, and temporary network segmentation before opening to the public.

Temporary Event Wi‑Fi Coverage Planner

Use this planner to map crowd zones, roaming pathways, access-point placement, backhaul needs, and support expectations before a temporary event Wi‑Fi deployment goes live.

Office Network Readiness Checklist

Moving offices or expanding your footprint? This checklist makes sure nothing falls through the cracks—so switches, Wi‑Fi, and VoIP light up on day one.

Wi‑Fi Remediation Worksheet

Great remediation projects start with accurate information. This worksheet captures the details our engineers need to design thriving wireless networks.

Network Change Control Template

Stop relying on email threads for critical changes. This template standardizes how your team plans, approves, and documents network modifications.

Kelowna Hospitality Connectivity Guide

This guide covers the technology stack we deploy for boutique hotels, event venues, and tasting rooms across Kelowna—complete with measurable KPIs.

Seasonal Staffing Network Playbook

Seasonal staffing brings new devices, credentials, and risks. This playbook outlines the changes we recommend before, during, and after peak months.

Penticton Hospitality Wi‑Fi Guide

This guide outlines the RF design, controller features, and capacity planning needed to keep Penticton guests satisfied during peak season.

Peachland Small Business Network Checklist

Use this checklist to modernize connectivity in peachland retail spaces without disrupting business hours.

Municipal Connectivity Planner

This planner helps municipal IT and facilities teams align scope, procurement, and stakeholder communication for multi-site projects.

Osoyoos Resort Connectivity Playbook

This playbook balances guest expectations with operational requirements. Learn how we design redundant connectivity for the South Okanagan heat and peak season crowds.

Security & Surveillance

9 resources

Security Camera Coverage Planner

Give our designers a head start by mapping critical areas, angles, and concerns. This planner speeds up planning and ensures nothing is overlooked.

Privacy Signage Toolkit

Use these templates to inform staff and visitors about active surveillance. The toolkit includes best practices for wording, placement, and retention disclosures.

Camera Incident Log Template

Consistent documentation matters when responding to theft, safety incidents, or investigations. Use this template to capture every detail and maintain compliance.

Surveillance Incident Response Kit

This kit includes escalation trees, communication scripts, and after-action report templates so your team responds quickly and consistently.

Video Analytics Glossary

Use this glossary to evaluate analytics platforms, align your requirements, and prevent misunderstandings during design workshops.

Security Operations Dashboard Blueprint

Turn raw event data into actionable insights. This blueprint outlines the widgets, metrics, and integrations we recommend for security operations dashboards.

Kelowna Strata Security Playbook

Designed for Kelowna strata councils, this playbook outlines upgrade stages and resident communication strategies for cameras, intercoms, and access control.

Westside Industrial Security Guide

This guide helps industrial operators in West Kelowna prioritize high-risk zones, plan camera infrastructure, and integrate access control with operations.

Vernon Retail Security Toolkit

Stop shrinkage and improve customer experience. This toolkit outlines the technology stack we deploy for Vernon retailers of all sizes.

Structured Cabling & Infrastructure

10 resources

Structured Cabling Specification Checklist

Capture every cabling detail—from telecom room layouts to labeling standards—before drywall goes up. This guide keeps general contractors, electricians, IT teams, and tenant-improvement trades aligned throughout your build.

Broadcast Compound Network Checklist

This checklist helps production teams and venues align compound layout, fibre paths, patching, wireless handoffs, and on-site troubleshooting before a broadcast or streaming event goes live.

Server Room Cleanup Playbook

This playbook covers our proven sequence for rack reorganizations, patch panel labeling, and cable remediation. Use it to plan your own cleanup or to scope a turnkey engagement with Simply Telecom.

Fiber vs. Cat6a Decision Guide

Not sure when to specify fiber, Cat6a, or a hybrid design? This guide walks you through the questions we ask during design workshops and provides simple scoring tables to inform your decision.

Kelowna Tenant Improvement Low-Voltage Checklist

Kelowna projects move fast. This checklist covers local permit requirements, coordination with Landmark and downtown property managers, and the low-voltage tasks you should confirm before drywall.

Lake Country Industrial Expansion Checklist

Track cabling, wireless, and security tasks for Lake Country facility expansions so downtime stays minimal and scope stays aligned.

Vernon Manufacturing Connectivity Checklist

Capture infrastructure and operational requirements before your next shutdown. This checklist ensures nothing is missed when modernizing production connectivity.

Summerland Industrial Upgrade Checklist

Use this checklist to capture all low-voltage tasks when adding production lines or tenants in Summerland’s industrial park.

Processing Plant Cabling Checklist

Use this checklist to plan cabling in washdown zones, integrate sensors, and coordinate changes during plant shutdowns.

Manufacturing Network Upgrade Checklist

Keep your upgrade organized with dedicated sections for automation equipment, redundancy, and change control processes.

VoIP & Communications

5 resources

VoIP Readiness Checklist

Avoid call quality surprises by checking bandwidth, QoS, power, and user adoption tasks ahead of your migration. This checklist is built from our project playbooks.

VoIP Number Porting Planner

Carrier porting can derail go-live if details are missing. Use this planner to keep BTN, account info, and activation tasks at your fingertips.

VoIP Call Flow Design Template

Great call flows reduce wait time and delight callers. This template captures your business hours, departments, and fallback logic in one place.

Penticton Clinic Security & VoIP Workbook

This workbook helps clinic administrators document requirements, privacy considerations, and go-live tasks for technology upgrades.

Rural VoIP & Paging Guide

Keep rural teams connected even when primary circuits fail. This guide covers network redundancy, paging integration, and device selection.

Wireless & Remote Connectivity

12 resources

Wireless Bridge Planning Checklist

Record distances, obstacles, and bandwidth requirements before we visit site. The more detail you capture, the faster we can deliver a path profile and plan.

Line-of-Sight Survey Prep Guide

Save time onsite by gathering roof access info, contact details, and preliminary measurements. The guide ensures everyone is ready for survey day.

Wireless Bridge Maintenance Log

Regular maintenance prevents outages. Log inspections, storm damage, and firmware updates to keep your wireless bridges performing.

West Kelowna Winery Connectivity Checklist

Simplify planning for multi-building winery campuses. Capture distances, guest volumes, and event schedules so your connectivity project runs smoothly.

Lake Country Estate Security Guide

Large properties need cohesive connectivity. This guide covers multi-building wireless, gate control, and surveillance tailored to estates in Lake Country.

Agriculture Connectivity Toolkit

Whether you operate a greenhouse, orchard, or dairy farm, this toolkit outlines the connectivity building blocks that keep operations online.

Penticton Event Connectivity Toolkit

From vendor Wi‑Fi to security coverage, this toolkit outlines the gear and timelines we recommend for Penticton event deployments.

Osoyoos Agriculture Wireless Guide

This guide focuses on the heat, dust, and distance challenges unique to Osoyoos agriculture operations.

Cross-Border Operations Checklist

This checklist addresses network redundancy, compliance, and access control considerations for cross-border logistics facilities.

Farm Connectivity Blueprint

Map your farm’s digital infrastructure, from barn Wi‑Fi to irrigation sensors. The blueprint includes network diagrams and monitoring recommendations.

Marina Connectivity Guide

This guide highlights the environmental considerations, hardware choices, and launch checklist we use for marinas across the Shuswap and Okanagan.

Tourism Wi‑Fi & Security Toolkit

Deliver reliable Wi‑Fi and surveillance for seasonal tourism sites. This toolkit outlines the infrastructure and staffing plans required.

Business Internet Comparison Guides

Use these side-by-side pages when your team is evaluating provider paths and needs practical migration planning.

TELUS Alternative Guide

Compare carrier decisions with local implementation ownership.

Shaw/Rogers Alternative Guide

Review migration risk, support model, and local accountability.

TELUS vs Rogers Comparison

Decision framework for Kelowna businesses evaluating both providers.