BUSINESS PROFILE
THE RULE BOOK TO FOLLOW WHEN DEPLOYING CORPORATE DATA INFRASTRUCTURE HAS BEEN REWRITTEN AND WE DID THIS TOGETHER , TEAMS FROM GRIDSERVE , EXPONENTIAL-E AND OUR PARTNERS WORKING IN TANDEM .
custom-designed cabinets to house the specialist switching that would not only ensure a successful launch , but provide optimal scalability , in line with GRIDSERVE ’ s long-term plans for the development of these sites .
Throughout the entire deployment process , a dedicated account team were readily available to provide hands-on support and ensure targets were met . This consultative approach meant their role soon expanded beyond simply fulfilling connectivity requirements , as they worked closely with GRIDSERVE staff and other contractors to ensure the end result would prove fit for purpose .
Thanks to strong , sustained communication and collaboration throughout this project , Exponential-e has swiftly transitioned from acting as GRIDSERVE ’ s connectivity provider to a trusted technology partner . The focus of the partnership has moved beyond ensuring high-performance connectivity was in place for the first launch site to establishing a robust foundation for further expansion , with weekly meetings taking place to identify new opportunities for enhancements and innovations across the next 14 sites and beyond . In this way , the future of sustainable energy in the UK is off to an exceptional start .
Andre Pageot , Chief Information Technology Officer , GRIDSERVE , said : “ I am especially happy because the journey we have just been on is an unorthodox one .
“ The rule book to follow when deploying corporate data infrastructure has been rewritten and we did this together , teams from GRIDSERVE , Exponential-e and our partners working in tandem .
“ Deploying into a construction site such as Braintree has been challenging every step of the way . I think it ’ s accurate to say this is your A-team and we are extremely pleased to be working with like-minded individuals , with whom we have successfully delivered what is , as far as we know , the world ’ s first electric forecourt , which has officially opened and I look forward to delivering the next 14 together .”
Solution benefits
• Enterprise-grade connectivity provided for electric forecourts across the UK
• A consultative approach ensured all specifications were fully optimised before beginning the deployment
• Hands-on support from a dedicated account team , helping to identify numerous opportunities to enhance performance and scalability
• Bespoke hardware , including a custom switching cabinet , successfully designed and delivered in response to project requirements
• First site launched on time and to budget , with plenty of scope for further expansion x
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