Less downtime. Smoother rollouts. Built to scale. Technology that just works.
Vivant positions managed network services and consolidation. QNS is a working consultant and execution partner that designs the store template, sources best-fit partners across categories, coordinates implementation, and drives day-one readiness across the full store infrastructure.
Side-by-side comparison
| Decision area | QNS | Vivant |
|---|---|---|
| Brand store template | Brand-first, repeatable store template designed to scale | Built around Vivant’s managed service approach and offerings. |
| Full infrastructure scope | Multi-vendor coordination across low-voltage, A/V, surveillance, structured cabling, connectivity, network hardware, and store tech dependencies | Strongest in managed connectivity and managed network scope. Other infrastructure elements like low-voltage, A/V, and surveillance generally require separate sourcing by the operator. |
| Best-fit sourcing across categories | Fit-for-purpose selection across categories | Provider-led approach centered on what Vivant sells and manages. |
| Implementation coordination | Full PM or rollout template, depending on how hands-on you want QNS to be | Strongest for Vivant-delivered scope and rollout process. |
| Day-one readiness | Prevents opening-day firefighting by validating dependencies, handoffs, and supportability | Readiness is strongest for Vivant-managed services. Broader store tech readiness depends on what is sourced separately. |
| Accountability across vendors | QNS runs point across the rollout and holds QNS-sourced suppliers accountable, while keeping other stakeholders aligned when needed. | Accountable within Vivant scope. If other suppliers remain in play, ownership can fragment without a coordinator. |
Why operators choose QNS instead
- QNS designs the repeatable store template and coordinates dependencies across the full store infrastructure.
- QNS sources best-fit partners by category instead of forcing one provider scope to cover everything.
- QNS prioritizes day-one readiness so openings start clean.
Choose Vivant when
- You want a managed connectivity provider model focused on consolidation under one provider scope.
Choose QNS when
- You want the store template designed first and multi-vendor rollouts coordinated so technology works from day one.
Proof: Site Deployment Package
For each new location, QNS can produce a Site Deployment Package that includes:
- key milestones and stakeholder deliverables
- cabling inventory and labels
- network port assignments
- security posture and firewall rules
- supplier contacts and escalation paths
- site readiness risks
Support model
QNS aligns brands with managed support partners who can operate the infrastructure long-term. QNS can also help source help desk support.
Data and automation
Through partners, QNS helps operators unify data, build dashboards around KPIs, and use automation so teams spend less time chasing information and more time running stores.
Plan openings without day-one firefighting
If you are planning openings, remodels, or standardizing your store infrastructure, share your location count, opening plan, and current vendors. We will show you the repeatable store template that fits your brand and what needs to change so technology works on day one.