Russell Networks Ltd

Telecom and Networking Specialists

At Russell Networks Ltd we can advise, design, supply, and install across a wide range of IT and Telecommunication networking areas including LANs, SANs, and WANs; networks of servers, PCs, workstations, and VPNs; wired and wireless; intranets, extranets, and internet.

This page lists a few Case Studies that can be viewed to illustrate the kind of jobs we take on.

Project Management Case Studies

Electrical Wholesale / Retail

Setup network, email, broadband, web, MS server, workstations, printers, and harmonise telephony for cost reduction.

Method:

· Analysed customer requirements

· Proposed solution architecture

· Recommended products and components

· Arranged provision of services

· Implemented new infrastructure

· Setup server and workstations for customer applications

· Documented new systems for customer infrastructure file

This client can now concentrate on their core business, rather than wasting time on their technology infrastructure.

Designed and installed data network, including MS server, workstations, printers, Netgear router, and VPN.

Installed all structured cabling.

Supplied and installed key system telephony.

Arranged service provision for broadband, and harmonised telephony for cost reduction.

Local Primary School

Refurbishment of demountable classrooms into 25 user IT suit and community use class.

Method:

· Captured and presented requirements in document

· Presented proposals to school committee

· Arranged for sub-contractors with other skills

· Provided project management for duration

· Designed data network

· Installed and programmed network, and routers

· Provided completion report with setup details

The school now has a flagship IT suit to facilitate better and less stressful IT teaching, and shows “best-in-class” capability to other schools.

Insurance Company

Professional advice for a multi-site, voice over IP, call-centre, telephony, and data network.

Method:

· Met client to understand scope of activity

· Proposed package of work

· Interviewed client representatives

· Undertook analysis of requirements, options, vendor offerings, and service providers.

· Presented proposals and report to board of directors

· Remained available for advice during implementation phase

Client now has a cost effective, traceable reporting system combined with a “state-of-the-art” telephony implementation.

Technical Consultancy Case Studies

Professional advice for a multi-site insurance company, voice over IP, call-centre, telephony, and data network.

An Austin Texas based DSL company needed routes into European carrier markets. Achieved PTT trials, represented at DSL Forum, represented at Telecom 2003 in Geneva.

A German based Telecom repair company with new DSL products needed market assessment and business development services.

For an Asian based R&D facility, specified system, and designed training seminars for GEPON.

For an optical equipment manufacturer in Gothenburg Sweden, specified design of Next Generation SDH parts of their product to carry gigabit Ethernet over SDH, and conceived verification plans.

For an optical equipment manufacturer in Stockholm Sweden, wrote product specifications for ESCON over Next Generation SDH, for Storage Area Network extensions.

For a UK company, gave advice on cost effective improvements, configuration, and products for a PBX system.

A US Chip manufacturer needed introduction to European telecom carriers for evaluation of technical strategies.

A Californian chip innovator needed due diligence on European market requirements.

Retained by a law firm as an expert witness in a patent infringement case.