Chernikeeff networks BP Sunbury complex
Presswire - January 22, 1998 15:05
M2 PRESSWIRE-22 January 1998-CHERNIKEEFF: Chernikeeff networks BP Sunbury complex(C)1994-98 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
Chernikeeff, the UK's leading independent network integrator, has worked with consulting, systems integration and outsourcing company Sema Group to implement a Ethernet LAN for BP's 38-acre Sunbury site. Serving over 2000 users, the new LAN is based on Cisco Catalyst 5000 Ethernet switches with a Fast Ethernet backbone. Companies based at the Sunbury complex include BP Exploration, Oil, Chemicals and Solar.
Implemented as an integral part of BP's new Common Operating Environment (COE) for standard servers, desktops and infrastructure, the new Fast Ethernet/Ethernet LAN replaces an older FDDI/shared Ethernet network. Having successfully replaced the site's FDDI ring in August 1997, current work includes deployment of new 100 Mbps and 10 Mbps shared or switched Ethernet connections and the introduction of VLANS. Chernikeeff's activities included design ratification, supply, configuration, pre delivery testing, training, support and maintenance.
"The relationship with Chernikeeff at BP Sunbury is a very valuable one. They are proactive in keeping us up to date with new products," said John Barnes, Principal Consultant, Sema Group UK Business Systems.
"This is a second major project involving BP this year. We have worked very closely with the Sema Group at BP Sunbury while at BP Aberdeen we carried out another networking project for SAIC. These two projects underline our continued willingness to work with leading outsourcing companies," added Charles Fountain, Marketing Manager, Chernikeeff.
Chernikeeff background information:
As the UK's leading independent network integrator, Chernikeeff offer consultancy, design, supply, installation and maintenance services. Covering LAN, WAN, Internet/Intranet, voice/data and IBM SNA environments, its expertise includes switches, routers and remote access. With more than 500 blue chip customers, Chernikeeff is an approved supplier for Ascend, Cisco Systems, CompactData, FORE Systems and Xyplex.
Sema Group background information:
Sema Group is one of the world's leading information technology companies supporting customers world-wide. The Group is a public limited company (plc) quoted on the London Stock Exchange and the Paris Bourse. Recent UK outsourcing projects include Britannia Building Society, The Home Office, The DSS, Bristol Water, Thames Water, Booker Cash and Carry and National Air Traffic Services.
CONTACT: Charles Fountain, Chernikeeff Networks Tel: +44 (0)1932 814800 e-mail: cfountain@chernikeeff.co.uk Samantha Waite, Marketing Administrator, Chernikeeff Networks Limited Tel: +44 (0)1932 814800 Fax: +44 (0)1932 814808 e-mail: swaite@chernikeeff.co.uk |
