Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
SPAR ICS creates the future of retail. That is not just a tagline. It is the operating principle behind one of retail's most ambitious technology transformations.
As the IT unit supporting the SPAR Group across multiple countries, SPAR ICS is responsible for making sure the technology behind every store experience is reliable, scalable, and ready for what comes next.
SPAR is redefining the retail experience. By integrating electronic shelf labels directly into their Cisco network infrastructure, they are bringing new levels of accuracy and agility to store after store. This transition replaces manual, paper-based updates with real-time, digital pricing—giving store employees more time to focus on the people in front of them. Over 9 million ESLs deployed across over 600 stores already with continuous roll out happening.
What makes this story stand out is not just what changed inside the stores; it is how it was done. Andreas Kranabitl, Managing Director of SPAR ICS, Alexander Albler, CEO and founder of NTS, and Agostino Santoni, Senior Vice President at Cisco, came together around shared values and a shared passion for innovation. Three organizations aligned on one goal, executing at speed and precision.
The technology foundation underneath it all is a Cisco cloud managed networking solution built for scale. New locations connect in minutes through zero-touch provisioning, with devices arriving pre-configured and ready to go. No manual on-site setup. No additional hardware. No parallel infrastructure. Vusion Group electronic shelf labels natively integrate through the same wireless network already serving each store, keeping things simple without sacrificing capability. The central cloud managed Meraki dashboard gives the SPAR ICS team real-time visibility and control across every location. Automatic firmware updates and centralized security policies keep operations stable and protected.
This is what creating retail future looks like in practice. A network built not just for today's stores, but for every initiative, every location, and every innovation still to come.
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Cisco Wireless Solutions → cisco.com/site/us/en/products/networking/wireless/index.html?dtid=osclytb001772&ccid=cc009502
Cisco Retail Industry Solutions → cisco.com/c/m/en_us/solutions/industries/portfolio-explorer/portfolio-explorer-for-retail.html?dtid=osclytb001772&ccid=cc009502
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SPAR ICS creates the future of retail. That is not just a tagline. It is the operating principle behind one of retail's most ambitious technology transformations.
As the IT unit supporting the SPAR Group across multiple countries, SPAR ICS is responsible for making sure the technology behind every store experience is reliable, scalable, and ready for what comes next.
SPAR is redefining the retail experience. By integrating electronic shelf labels directly into their Cisco network infrastructure, they are bringing new levels of accuracy and agility to store after store. This transition replaces manual, paper-based updates with real-time, digital pricing—giving store employees more time to focus on the people in front of them. Over 9 million ESLs deployed across over 600 stores already with continuous roll out happening.
What makes this story stand out is not just what changed inside the stores; it is how it was done. Andreas Kranabitl, Managing Director of SPAR ICS, Alexander Albler, CEO and founder of NTS, and Agostino Santoni, Senior Vice President at Cisco, came together around shared values and a shared passion for innovation. Three organizations aligned on one goal, executing at speed and precision.
The technology foundation underneath it all is a Cisco cloud managed networking solution built for scale. New locations connect in minutes through zero-touch provisioning, with devices arriving pre-configured and ready to go. No manual on-site setup. No additional hardware. No parallel infrastructure. Vusion Group electronic shelf labels natively integrate through the same wireless network already serving each store, keeping things simple without sacrificing capability. The central cloud managed Meraki dashboard gives the SPAR ICS team real-time visibility and control across every location. Automatic firmware updates and centralized security policies keep operations stable and protected.
This is what creating retail future looks like in practice. A network built not just for today's stores, but for every initiative, every location, and every innovation still to come.
Related links:
Cisco Wireless Solutions → cisco.com/site/us/en/products/networking/wireless/index.html?dtid=osclytb001772&ccid=cc009502
Cisco Retail Industry Solutions → cisco.com/c/m/en_us/solutions/industries/portfolio-explorer/portfolio-explorer-for-retail.html?dtid=osclytb001772&ccid=cc009502
Find a Cisco partner → locatr.cloudapps.cisco.com/WWChannels/LOCATR/pf/index.jsp?dtid=osclytb001772&ccid=cc009502
Discover how Cisco is transforming industries with cutting-edge technology and business-driven innovation.
Learn more:
Cisco Official Site → cisco.com/?dtid=osclytb001772&ccid=cc009502
Cisco Products & Services → cisco.com/site/us/en/products/index.html?dtid=osclytb001772&ccid=cc009502
Cisco Solutions → cisco.com/site/us/en/solutions/index.html?dtid=osclytb001772&ccid=cc009502
Contact Us → cisco.com/site/us/en/about/contact-cisco/index.html?dtid=osclytb001772&ccid=cc009502
Follow Us on Social Media:
Cisco LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/cisco
Cisco X → twitter.com/Cisco
Cisco Instagram → instagram.com/cisco
Cisco Facebook → facebook.com/Cisco
Got questions or insights? Drop them in the comments—we'd love to hear from you!
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#CiscoWireless #ElectronicShelfLabels #SmartRetail #CiscoMeraki #CloudManagedNetworking
