Case Study: Sanvit Automotives LLP, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore
Comprehensive IT Infrastructure Setup — Showroom & Bodyshop
Background & Challenge
Sanvit Automotives LLP, a new automotive dealership of Maruti cars in Bangalore, was establishing two independent yet interlinked facilities: a car showroom and a bodyshop. Both locations required a robust IT environment integrated under a single, secure network. The client’s Dealer Management System (DMS) were to be hosted on an on-premise server, necessitating reliable connectivity, high data protection, and uninterrupted operations across both locations.As this was a greenfield project, Ctrl E was chosen to design, supply and execute the IT infrastructure end-to-end, collaborating closely with the architect and business owner to ensure seamless technology integration during construction and interiors development.
Ctrl E Engagement & Approach
Ctrl E designed and delivered an end-to-end IT ecosystem encompassing structured networking, server deployment, end-user devices, and security infrastructure across the showroom and Bodyshop.
1. Computing & Endpoints
- Lenovo V14 G3 Laptops for mobile users and the management team, offering consistency and secure access to the on-prem ERP while on the move. Affordable business series laptops providing enterprise level performance on a budget.
- Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 50q Gen 4 Desktops (i3‑1215U, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, Win 11 Pro): deployed across workstations for sales, operations, and customer service teams to ensure responsive performance with low power consumption. These were supplied along with VESA mount and
- Lenovo ThinkVision 19.5” Monitors for efficient multi-monitor operation at front desks and billing stations.
2. Server & Network Backbone
- Dell PowerEdge Server (Intel Xeon Processor, RAM, SSD & HDD) hosted the Dealer Management System, with Windows Server and Active Directory configured to provide centralized authentication and profile management.
- Sophos Network and PoE Switches handled core switching, while Sophos Access Points ensured high speed wireless coverage across sales floors, customer lounges, and service bays. We configured separate SSIDs for official and guest logins for added layer of security.
- CAT6 Cabling with D-Link Patch Panels and Faceplates delivered optimized LAN speed and easy future scalability.
- QNAP NAS supplied centralized storage for critical data backups and departmental data sharing.
- Delta Online UPS with Batteries provided clean power backup across racks, servers, and switches, preventing disruptions.
- All network gear organized in NETRACK Server Rack with PDUs, cooling fans, and proper labeling for long‑term maintainability.
- Sophos XGS Firewall + Standard Protection enabled end‑to‑end perimeter defense and created a VPN tunnel linking the showroom and body shop into a unified, secure LAN.
3. Security & Automation
- ESSL Biometric Devices integrated with attendance software for role-based access and real time HR reporting. The biometric data was then stored in the Dell server for easy access by management in real-time.
- Sophos Central Intercept X and EDR Licenses activated on desktops and servers for protection against malware and phishing.
4. Printers
- Canon imageCLASS Multi-function printers installed for key staff to perform various print and scan jobs to be shared seamlessly across the teams
- Canon MAXIFY Ink Tank printers installed for marketing team to print crisp colour documents.
- Brother Single Function Duplex printers installed for cashier desks for quick prints release requirements while handing over customer invoices.
- Canon Photo Printer installed at the reception to print walk in customer photographs on the spot-enhancing customer engagement and brand recall.
5. Office Productivity & Communication
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic Licenses enabled secure email and document collaboration.
- Matrix PBX linked front‑office and workshop teams via intercoms for seamless coordination.
- Beetel Corded Phones deployed at workstations for stable voice communication under PBX.
6. Physical Setup & Configuration
- Every cable and port labeled, documented, and mapped in the handover package.
- VPN and internal subnetting structured to separate operational, guest, and IoT networks for the ERP environment’s safety.
- Cooling, airflow, and rack arrangements coordinated with architects before final fit‑out for optimal viewing lines and safe access.
Client Result
Sanvit Automotives now operates one of Bangalore’s most technologically advanced automobile showrooms. Both facilities run on a single connected network powered by a secure VPN backbone, enabling centralized operations, faster uptime, and minimal dependency on external IT teams. The project which was delivered turnkey from cabling to server commissioning, has set a new benchmark for dealer IT setups in the region, earning key praise from the client for deep technical precision, clean implementation and embedded scalability designed by Ctrl E.
Results And Impact
- Seamless integration between showroom and bodyshop via VPN, enabling centralized control of the DMS, finance, and inventory modules.
- High‑performance network ensured zero latency while multiple users accessed ERP, print servers, and shared NAS files simultaneously.
- Photo printer integration enhanced the walk‑in customer experience—offering personalized photos within minutes, creating an innovative brand touchpoint.
- Data protection and uptime substantially improved with layered security, UPS backup, and proactive system monitoring.
- Cross‑departmental collaboration became faster through unified email, phones, and internal LAN.
- Flexible, future‑ready design allowed scope to integrate next‑gen dealership tools and CRM systems without major retrofitting.
