Terratron Property Implements Convergence Strategy for Emerging PropTech Adoption to Increase Operational Efficiency and Resident Satisfaction
DALLAS – October 15, 2025 – Terratron, developer of the new U-Square student housing community in Mankato, MN, set a new benchmark for digital living with the installation of a future-ready managed Wi-Fi network, designed by Allbridge and powered by Nomadix. Recognizing that reliable connectivity is the number one amenity students demand and a critical backbone for PropTech infrastructure, Terratron implemented a secure, property-wide Wi-Fi solution from the earliest stages of planning. The result: seamless digital experiences for all 215 residents who moved in this fall.
“Students expect their housing to deliver more than just a place to live — it must also deliver exceptional digital connectivity,” said Preston Lougheed, Vice President of Operations at Terratron. “By investing in the best possible service, we’re not only exceeding resident expectations but also building long-term reputational and operational value for our properties.”
Allbridge, the leading provider of connected technology solutions for high-density properties, and Nomadix, an ASSA ABLOY company and global leader in network innovation, collaborated to design and implement the U-Square network. The Nomadix solution also includes a portal that offers:
- Personal Area Networks (PANs) for every student, ensuring privacy and secure connectivity.
- “Follow-me” roaming capability, delivering uninterrupted service throughout the community.
- Pre-provisioned bulk uploads for property management, so residents can connect to the network immediately upon move-in.
- Scalable backbone infrastructure, ready to support future smart building technologies and security integrations.
“Progressive developers like Terratron understand that technology isn’t an afterthought — it’s an asset,” said Don Jensen, Vice President of Business Development, Allbridge Multifamily Practice. “By building Wi-Fi into the foundation of U-Square, we ensured both a smooth install process and a long-term competitive advantage for the property.”
“This project shows how forward-thinking development and smart infrastructure can transform the student housing experience — and position properties for sustained success,” said Sandy Jack, Vice President of Strategic Relations – Multifamily at Vingcard. “The convergence strategy creates a secure and rich environment that positively impacts operational efficiencies and increases resident renewals.” With U-Square located steps from Minnesota State University, Mankato, its connectivity-first design underscores a growing trend: modern tenants view digital reliability as essential as electricity or running water. For developers, delivering that expectation is no longer optional — it’s a strategic differentiator.
About Allbridge
Allbridge is the leading supplier of world class connected technology solutions, services, and support for high-density properties.
With more than 35 years of continuous growth and industry experience, Allbridge supports technology in over one million rooms, in 8,000 properties, across North America and the Caribbean, including hotels, resorts, senior-living communities, condominiums, multifamily developments, and mixed-use properties.
Allbridge provides end-to-end solutions, with full lifecycle accountability, from design and planning, through installation, long-term support, hardware and software updates, to decommissioning, replacement and upgrades.
For more information visit www.Allbridge.com
Media Contact: Robin Greer – rgreer@allbridge.com
About Nomadix
Nomadix, an ASSA ABLOY company, brings connected experiences to life. For over 25 years, Nomadix has been a trusted vendor to the world’s largest brands, delivering powerful and personalized connectivity and digital engagement solutions designed with real people in mind. Providing the backbone of visitor-based networks and managed Wi-Fi to properties and venues of any size in over 150 countries, Nomadix enables companies to connect, manage and engage in ways that redefine their digital customer experiences, help them make better business decisions and increase customer lifetime value.
For more information visit www.nomadix.com
Media Contact: Aubrey Coggins, Director of Marketing – Press@Nomadix.com
Property Information
For more information on U-Square Mankato student accommodation visit www.universitysquare.info.