Case Studies
Ernst & Young: London and Birmingham
Ernst & Young: London and Birmingham
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In an office environment full of mobile professionals, contact and accessibility to information is essential to the day-to-day working life. Ernst & Young therefore considered the introduction of a wireless network into their prestigious new offices in London and Birmingham. |
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Ponte Comm were called upon to provide their specialist, Cisco-trained engineering team to complete the initial wireless radio survey, report findings and recommendations, and complete the installation of the wireless equipment.
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Ponte Comm's remit was as follows:
The survey report was backed up with:
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Following our survey, Ernst & Young accepted our recommendations, resulting in the successful installation of wireless LANs into three buildings, amounting to over 170 Access Points.
Capital One Bank, Nottingham
Capital One Bank wished to introduce a wireless network designed to primarily support the use of 7,920 wireless phones within their two buildings in Nottingham.
Ponte Comm was commissioned by Kingston Communications to provide a comprehensive wireless survey report, including 'cell planning' and installation guide, to support a site wide wireless IP telephone infrastructure incorporating Cisco technology.
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Our task was to ensure that high quality voice communication was available in 100% of the buildings. Capital One Bank required this level of service in support of all of the banks functions including security and emergency services. The client's premises consist of two adjacent buildings that are linked at several levels via covered walkways, and is used as a call centre and technical support environment. One building is a new glass-clad building and purpose built for the client, consisting of an open plan block over 5 floors with central atrium. This environment is ideal for a wireless network. |
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The second building is a Grade 1 listed stone-clad textile mill, over three floors and with very high ceilings. This building presented us with a series of technical challenges in designing the WLAN to ensure the client the level of service needed.
As an example of the complexity of the proposal, our team of engineers encountered: three-foot thick masonry walls, Victorian cast iron pillars and beams, a fully functioning 11KVA electrical transformer house in the basement, a warren of interlinking basement passageways, a vast glazed multi floored atrium complete with flying bridge walkways and numerous elevators.
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A dual band network was required to allow all users uninterrupted telephone conversations even when moving around the building. We utilised the 802.11a and 802.11g frequencies for this project.
The 6 weeks project was completed successfully on time and to budget. The Bank achieved 100% success in its desired system capability and coverage, including atrium, covered walkways and stairwells. This has allowed the Bank's personnel to maintain productivity whilst benefitting from the freedom to roam. |
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