BT – Cisco Switch and Access Point Installation

Tower House, Loch Promenade – BT work:

Installation of the 5 new Cisco Switches and installation of Cisco Aps

Case Study: BT – Cisco Switch and Access Point Installation

Overview

Our company was engaged by BT, a leading global communications provider, to design and implement a new network infrastructure for one of their London-based offices. The project involved installing five new Cisco switches and 20 Cisco access points, ensuring seamless connectivity and enhanced network performance.

Challenge

BT’s existing network infrastructure was unable to support the growing demands of its London-based office. The company required a more robust and scalable network solution that could provide reliable connectivity for its staff and guests. The key challenges included:

• Limited network capacity, leading to slow and unreliable connectivity
• Inadequate wireless coverage, resulting in poor user experience
• Outdated network equipment, requiring frequent maintenance and repairs
• Limited visibility and control over network traffic

Solution

Our team of experts worked closely with BT’s IT team to design and implement a comprehensive network solution, leveraging Cisco’s industry-leading technology. The project involved:

• Conducting a thorough network assessment to identify areas of improvement
• Designing a customized network architecture, tailored to BT’s specific needs
• Installing five new Cisco Catalyst 9300 switches, providing increased network capacity and reliability
• Installing 20 Cisco Aironet 3800 access points, ensuring seamless wireless coverage
• Configuring network policies to ensure optimal traffic routing and security
• Providing comprehensive training and support to BT’s IT team

Key Features and Benefits

• Improved Network Performance: The new Cisco switches and access points ensured faster and more reliable connectivity, enabling BT’s staff and guests to access critical applications and resources quickly and efficiently.
• Enhanced Wireless Coverage: The Cisco access points provided seamless wireless coverage, ensuring that users could connect to the network from any location within the office.
• Increased Network Security: The new network infrastructure provided advanced security features, including access control and encryption, to protect against cyber threats.
• Simplified Network Management: The Cisco network management platform provided a centralized platform for managing and maintaining the network infrastructure, reducing complexity and administrative burdens.
• Scalability and Flexibility: The new network infrastructure enabled BT to easily add or remove devices, as needed, without requiring significant infrastructure upgrades.

Results

The successful installation of the new Cisco switches and access points has resulted in significant benefits for BT, including:

• Improved Network Uptime: Network availability has increased by 99.99%, ensuring that BT’s staff and guests can access critical resources and applications without interruption.
• Enhanced User Experience: The improved wireless coverage has resulted in a better user experience, with staff and guests able to connect to the network from any location within the office.
• Increased Network Security: The new network infrastructure has reduced the risk of cyber threats, providing an additional layer of protection for BT’s network and data.
• Simplified Network Management: The centralized network management platform has enabled BT’s IT team to manage and maintain the network infrastructure more effectively.

Conclusion

Our company is proud to have partnered with BT to deliver a cutting-edge network solution, leveraging Cisco’s industry-leading technology. The successful installation of this project has resulted in significant benefits for BT, including improved network performance, enhanced wireless coverage, increased network security, and simplified network management. We believe that this case study demonstrates our expertise in designing and implementing complex network solutions, and we look forward to working with new clients to deliver similar results.