National Grid is one of the world’s largest utility companies.
The Challenge
National Grid wanted to bring its Overhead Line and Cable Alliance Partners together into one building. The primary challenge would be creating a single IT infrastructure that enabled each Alliance partner to access the building’s resources securely. This infrastructure had to comply with National Grid’s Smart Workspace initiative.
Secure wireless LAN infrastructure utilising VLAN technology
Cisco firewalls, switches, NAC and wireless access points
Unified communications system in a VMware virtualised environment
HD Video conferencing
Meeting room booking system
Abtec Network Monitor
Project management, training, maintenance and support
Bespoke reporting and invoicing
“Abtec were selected because they displayed the ability to manage this project from end to end. They submitted a technical design that was both innovative and good value.”