DP Computing wins Ubiquiti nod for remote NT network

DP Computing has been featured by Ubiquiti in an official UniFi case study for its network deployment at Kings Creek Station in the Northern Territory. The project delivered connectivity across a 2,200 square kilometre property.

The deployment took place at a remote site near Kings Canyon that operates as both a working cattle station and a tourism business. Kings Creek Station hosts a wide mix of visitors, including backpackers, school groups, international tourists and higher-end travellers, while also relying on day-to-day operational communications across the property.

Before the rollout, the station had limited network infrastructure and patchy Wi-Fi coverage. This affected staff communications in remote areas and internet access for guests, whose expectations increasingly mirror the connectivity available in urban settings.

DP Computing worked with Senior Network Engineer Paul Pavel to design the installation for the demands of a large, isolated location. The network used point-to-point wireless bridges to link separate parts of the station, along with managed switches and wireless access points to create a centrally managed system for staff, guests and business operations.

Ubiquiti's case study programme features selected customer deployments from around the world. Inclusion gives DP Computing public endorsement from the networking supplier for work carried out in one of Australia's more challenging operating environments.

Remote demand

The project also highlights a broader issue for businesses in regional and remote Australia, where reliable communications remain difficult to deliver across vast distances and in harsh conditions. Tourism operators, agricultural businesses and other remote enterprises often need networks that can cover dispersed sites while remaining manageable with limited on-site technical resources.

For Kings Creek Station, the need went beyond guest internet access. The station also required communications infrastructure to support business activity across multiple locations on the property.

The system was designed to improve internet access between separated areas, simplify oversight of network equipment and support better staff communications. It was also positioned as a foundation for future expansion.

According to Ubiquiti's published account, UniFi equipment was chosen for reasons including scalability, centralised management, reliability in difficult environments and its licensing model. DP Computing positions itself as a specialist provider of Ubiquiti UniFi design, deployment and support services.

Partner status

Based in South Australia, the managed service provider serves organisations across hospitality, tourism, education, and commercial and industrial markets. It is a Ubiquiti Authorised Reseller and a UniFi Enterprise Partner, and says its engineers hold certifications including UniFi Wireless Admin, UniFi Full Stack Professional, and UniFi routing, switching and cybersecurity qualifications.

DP Computing says the Kings Creek Station project reflects experience built across deployments ranging from small businesses to larger multi-site and remote-area environments. In the Northern Territory installation, the challenge was shaped by distance, terrain and the need to support both visitor-facing services and internal operations.

David Perkovic, Founder, DP Computing, commented on the recognition. "We are honoured to be recognised by Ubiquiti through this official case study," he said.

"This project demonstrates what's possible when the right technology is combined with careful planning and real-world implementation experience. Delivering reliable connectivity across such a large and remote property was an exciting challenge, and we're proud of the outcome for Kings Creek Station.

"As businesses increasingly rely on cloud-based systems, online communications and connected technologies, reliable networking infrastructure has never been more important. Projects such as Kings Creek Station highlight the growing demand for enterprise-grade connectivity in regional and remote Australia, where organisations often face challenges that are very different from those encountered in metropolitan environments."