Smarter Estates, Safer Spaces: IT & Monitoring Solutions for the Public Sector
Congress Partner - Switchshop
Switchshop is a leading UK IT solutions provider, helping public sector organisations modernise their estates with secure network infrastructure, estate-wide monitoring and data-driven management tools. With over 20 years of experience, we work alongside education providers, local authorities and healthcare organisations to help modernise their estates, improve efficiency and extend the value of existing infrastructure. Our solutions are backed by long-standing partnerships with vendors like HPE Aruba and Fortinet, along with expert UK-based support and deployment services.
Smarter Estates with OccuFi
Facilities and estates teams are under increasing pressure to manage multi-site environments while improving operational visibility, resource planning and user safety. Switchshop’s proprietary tool, OccuFi, is designed to help. Built to integrate seamlessly with existing HPE Aruba wireless infrastructure, OccuFi provides real-time occupancy insights across your estate. From classrooms to public-facing buildings, OccuFi helps you monitor usage, identify underutilised spaces and inform better decisions around cleaning, security and layout.
Supporting Estates Teams Across the UK
We’ve worked with estates and IT teams across the UK to deliver intelligent, scalable technology solutions that enhance operational performance and simplify estate oversight. Whether you’re managing a Multi-Academy Trust, a council-owned public venue or healthcare estate, Switchshop’s solutions, including secure connectivity, access control and wireless analytics, support your strategic goals. Our customers benefit from real-time monitoring, minimal disruption during deployment and expert guidance from a partner that understands the unique challenges of the public sector.
Three Pillars of Smarter Estate Management with Switchshop
1. OccuFi Occupancy Monitoring Platform
No new hardware required: uses existing HPE Aruba wireless infrastructure
Live data on space usage and movement patterns across custom zones
Supports space planning, cleaning and security response
2. Enhanced Network Visibility and Performance
Monitor real-time wireless customer performance across sites
Identify coverage issues, congestion zones and future upgrade needs
Support growing digital infrastructure demands
3. Trusted Expertise and Seamless Integration
Over 20 years’ experience in public sector IT and estates support
Fully managed setup, onboarding and dashboard training
Integration with BI and building management systems for deeper insight
