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BUSINESS PROFILE delivered on time , ready for the planned openings , but would offer consistently high performance at all times . Furthermore , with multiple technology and construction suppliers already involved in the creation of these sites , it was essential that the connectivity provider be able to successfully collaborate and coordinate with them , in order to ensure all elements would be effectively integrated .
The specifics of the deployment – from the type of connection to the accompanying hardware requirements – had already been discussed , reviewed and confirmed , which meant it was simply a question of selecting a partner who could fulfil these requirements on time and to budget .
Following a personal recommendation , Exponential-e were invited to tender and subsequently selected , having quickly established a rapport with GRIDSERVE ’ s own teams .
Solution
THIS INCLUDED COLLABORATING WITH OTHER GRIDSERVE PARTNERS ON FABRICATING CUSTOM-DESIGNED CABINETS TO HOUSE THE SPECIALIST SWITCHING THAT WOULD NOT ONLY ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH , BUT PROVIDE OPTIMAL SCALABILITY .
Exponential-e deployed a Layer 2 VPLS , private managed WAN across the first electric forecourt at Braintree , Essex , hosted at two data centres and secured with Fortigate firewalls , with a further 14 sites planned across the UK . While this differed from GRIDSERVE ’ s original specifications , Exponentiale ’ s deep understanding of the project ’ s short – and long-term goals , gained during the tender process , meant it was perfectly placed to deliver a fit-forpurpose solution .
This included collaborating with other GRIDSERVE partners on fabricating
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