Fujitsu Awards ITC Global Security a Multi Million Pound Contract
By Itc Global Security Ltd, PRNETuesday, February 9, 2010
Delivering a Global Network Transformation Programme
LONDON, February 10 - ITC Global Security, (www.itcsecurity.com/) a specialist
information security and secure networking firm, has been awarded a multi
million pound contract by Fujitsu, (www.fujitsu.com/global/) to
deliver and deploy network (LAN and WAN) transit technology and WAN
optimisation in 48 sites across the globe. The project will replace and
standardise legacy technology, and is the first phase of a third party global
transformation programme spanning 284 sites in over 90 countries.
The Cisco-based switching (
www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/index.html) solution,
incorporating Enterprise products across the product range, sized
appropriately for each site (including 2900, 3500, 3750 and 6500
(www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/index.html) platforms), is
engineered to a common architecture and integrated with existing network
equipment. Deploying a consistent architecture using a common platform is
forecast to reduce connectivity costs significantly and increase network
performance, manageability and flexibility. Additional business efficiencies
from the less complex network infrastructure include enhanced business
resilience with greater operational continuity and the flexibility to scale
the solution without increased hardware costs. Network maintenance and
management costs will also be reduced.
To enhance network performance, ITC will undertake an optimisation
project utilising Citrix WAN optimisation (
citrix.com/lang/English/home.asp) technology across sites with high
wide area network latency (in excess of 120 ms). Users will experience
enhanced application performance between multiple office locations including
accelerated file transfer and significantly faster network-based
communications, such as email. Other benefits include improved performance of
'non-accelerated' applications with the bandwidth previously used for other
processes dedicated to operations such as IP telephony and other streaming
media applications. Reliable and fast data recovery technology will enable
users to quickly regain access to critical applications and maintain their
productivity.
The contract includes international logistics management, consultancy and
network design by dedicated ITC specialist network engineers working
alongside Fujitsu project managers. Other elements include application
pre-configuration, installation and integration in all sites. ITC has
deployed three lead technical architects to cover EMEA, Asia and the Americas
and will utilise its own system design and engineering teams to carry out
on-site installation and implementation.
John Smith, Business Director, Private Sector Division, Fujitsu UK&I
commented: "ITC has proven relevant experience delivering networks globally
and are able to provide a package that enables us to meet the strict
timescales required by the project."
Tom Millar, Managing Director ITC Global Security Ltd, commented: "Over
the past five years ITC has managed similar projects, delivering networking
and security services to over 100 countries. ITC is experienced in managing
the requirements of large global programmes and has a proven track record of
on time, on budget delivery to multinationals. ITC's strengths lie in
leveraging existing processes and real world experience to meet strict
deadlines and deliver a successful project. ITC and Fujitsu have worked
together on customer projects for many years and we look forward to working
with them."
NOTES TO EDITORS:
About ITC Global Security
ITC provide information security and advanced networking consultancy,
integration and managed services to some of the world's leading
organisations, enabling risk management, regulatory compliance and
performance challenges to be met. Headquarters in Canary Wharf, ITC manages
security for clients in over 800 locations throughout 180 countries. Our
clients include Fortune Global 100, FTSE 100, National Health and government
organisations. For more information please visit www.itcsecurity.com.
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a leading provider of IT-based business solutions for the
global marketplace. With approximately 175,000 employees supporting customers
in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a worldwide corps of systems and services
experts with highly reliable computing and communications products and
advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers. Headquartered
in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.6
trillion yen (US$47 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009. For
more information, please see: www.fujitsu.com.
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For further information contact: For ITC Global Security: Amanda Hill, amanda.hill at itcsecurity.com, Tel: +44(0)7843-632238
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