Network Engineering
Think networks strategically, operate them securely, and develop them purposefully.
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Challenge
Networks often walk a fine line between legacy systems and future technologies, as the demands on modern network infrastructures are growing rapidly: hybrid workplaces, cloud integrations, IoT, and Zero Trust. At the same time, resources, know-how, or a well-designed architecture are often lacking. Many infrastructures have grown historically, are complex, hard to manage, and prone to errors. New technologies are implemented without strategic embedding. Operation and further development come to a standstill.
“We know we need to modernize. But how can we do it without risks, outages, or chaos?”
Our Solution
Engineering competence with architecture, operation, and development from a single source
onway supports companies, public organisations, and service providers with comprehensive Network Engineering expertise – from architecture to operation.
1. Architectural and Technology Consulting
We provide strategic, architectural, and technical consulting focused on your individual requirements. Whether it’s a greenfield project or a second opinion: we analyse, compare, recommend, and design.
Our services include:
- Target architecture and roadmaps
- Technology comparisons
- Reviews and second opinions
- Solution concepts
2. Project Implementation
We take responsibility – from small migrations to large infrastructure projects. Technologically secure, methodically sound, and always scalable.
Typical scenarios include:
- Life-cycle migrations
- New builds / site connectivity
- Technology changes (e.g., SD-WAN, WLAN, NAC)
3. Custom Solutions with Modular Extensions
In addition to market-leading technology, we enhance your infrastructure with our own solutions – modular, targeted, and efficient. Our in-house developments create value where standard solutions reach their limits.
Example modules (combinable):
- Cisco ISE + onway extension: macman
- Cisco ISE + onway extension: mpp
- Wi-Fi + onway OpenRoaming
These combinations work like puzzle pieces that complement each other. We deliver the complete picture – not just individual solutions.
4. System Automation
Wherever possible, we automate recurring processes: commissioning, changes, migrations, updates – secure, reproducible, and efficient.
Tools and methods:
- Automated configurations and deployments
- Scripting, templates, change automation
5. Operation and Support
onway also takes over the reliable operation of your infrastructure. 24/7 support with monitoring, escalation procedures, and hands-on support.
Our support services:
- Proactive monitoring and alerting
- Operation of critical network segments
- Clear SLAs and response times.
6. Troubleshooting Expertise
Our incident response team is among the best in Switzerland. Complex problems? We remain calm, systematic, and resolve them.
Our strengths:
- In-depth protocol analysis
- Multi-vendor troubleshooting
- Technical and strategic communication on an equal footing.
Why onway?
onway is more than a technical service provider: we are your partner for sustainable Network Engineering. We view networks holistically: strategically, architecturally, and operationally. Our certified engineers provide cross-technology consulting, implement projects methodically, and purposefully complement existing solutions with our own modular extensions. Where possible, we automate workflows, resulting in greater efficiency and fewer errors. In operation, we ensure stability, take responsibility, and respond quickly – with a cohesive support and troubleshooting team that keeps an overview even in complex incidents.
In short: we deliver not just technology. We deliver guidance, reliability, and true relief – exactly where it matters.
How it works with onway: Our roadmap for your network project
From the initial idea to stable operations – this is how we support you in every phase.
1. Architecture and Technology Consulting
- Joint workshop to assess the current situation
- Analysis of existing architecture, requirements, and pain points
- Technology comparisons and actionable recommendations
- Definition of target architecture and roadmap
- Optional: review / second opinion of existing concepts
Goal: Understand, analyse, plan
2. Project Implementation
- Joint workshop to align scope and objectives
- Detailed technical planning and design
- Structured implementation and migration
- Testing, validation, and documentation
- Coordinated go-live and handover
Goal: Implement reliably and methodically
3. Custom Solutions – Modular Extensions
- Selection of suitable modules (e.g. macman, mpp, OpenRoaming)
- Integration into existing or new infrastructure
- Configuration and integration services
- Visual overview of modules and possible combinations
- Validation using onway tooling and lab tests
Goal: Extend, combine, and perfect standard solutions
4. Automation with a System
- Identification of recurring tasks
- Development of scripts, playbooks, or templates
- Integration into deployment processes
- Testing and documentation
- Training and handover to customer or operations team
Goal: Increase efficiency and reproducibility
5. Operations and Support
- Introduction to the onway monitoring and support model
- Definition of SLAs, escalation paths, and support hours
- Operation of critical components by onway teams
- Proactive fault detection via monitoring and alerting
- Regular reports and operational meetings (optional)
Goal: Reliable operations – reactive and proactive
6. Troubleshooting and Incident Response
- Escalation to the onway incident response team
- In-depth analysis using protocol tools, packet captures, and trace routing
- Multi-vendor analysis where required
- Clear communication – internally and externally
- Root cause analysis and preventive recommendations
Goal: Respond quickly, structurally, and competently in critical situations
In-depth Wi-Fi knowledge with our NET POWER SHOTS:
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NET POWER SHOT #5: outlook on Wi-Fi 7/8
Basile Bluntschli gives an outlook on Wi-Fi 7 and 8: The numbers in the Wi-Fi numbering scheme seem to be exploding and new ones are constantly being added. We want to discuss what news we can expect soon and how we can work towards a highly available access network solution. (Switch on subtitles.)
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NET POWER SHOT #4: Wi-Fi 6E
In this NET POWER SHOT #4 video, Fabian Beck shares his experiences regarding the introduction of Wi-Fi 6E at onway. He discusses the differences between Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E and explains the resulting challenges and necessary adjustments - especially in the enterprise environment. (Switch on subtitles.)
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NET POWER SHOT #3: IoT as a business case for your existing Wireless
In this video, Anna Summerauer, Systems Engineer at Cisco, explains how you can easily and effectively deploy IoT solutions in your business environment. IoT services are part of our Cisco Spaces platform and enable you to utilise your existing Cisco network infrastructure. (Switch on subtitles.)
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NET POWER SHOT #2: Wi-Fi Site Survey versus Wi-Fi Modeling
In this video, Armin Walt, Systems Engineer at onway, shows how a professional placement of access points is carried out and what requirement information needs to be recorded. He also explains the differences in coverage in the 6 GHz range compared to existing 5 GHz installations. (Switch on subtitles.)
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NET POWER SHOTS: Expertise around Wi-Fi
In collaboration with Cisco Systems, we have put together an interesting series of videos for you on the subject of Wi-Fi. In NET POWER SHOT #1, Beat Stettler, CEO at onway, explains the technologies and changes of Wi-Fi 5 vs. Wi-Fi 6 and goes into the main innovations of Wi-Fi 6 technology. (Switch on subtitles.)
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Tim Bütler
Account Manager
Beat Stettler
Managing Director