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UCS Technologies has pioneered several
innovative solutions for PD Ports.
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ees technology and infrastructure firm
UCS Technologies has teamed up with
national giant PD Ports to improve
operations and boost growth at its UK sites.
PD Ports owns and operates 11 sites
around the UK, including Teesport, one of the
UK’s deepest water ports.
Committed to sustained investment
in ground-breaking technology and
operations, in 2017 PD Ports contracted
UCS Technologies to deliver the latest IT
infrastructure to keep operations running
smoothly in support of more than 1,250 staff
across all sites.
With a reputation for delivering reliable
IT network infrastructure using state-of-
the-art technology, Middlesbrough-based
UCS Technologies has pioneered several
innovative solutions for PD Ports.
These include implementing a wide reach
wireless network that allows staff to use
electronic devices from anywhere on site and
work uninterrupted.
Further innovations include upgraded
cabling, wi-fi and radio frequency
identification (RFID), which uses
electromagnetic fields to identify and track
tags attached to objects. This allows goods to
be moved far more quickly and easily than via
traditional methods.
UCS Technologies engineers provide day-
to-day assistance and fault-finding across all
sites, as well as regular updates to meet PD
Ports’ commitment to sustained growth and
improved operations.
The technology experts add further value
with quick response times, full project
management and free knowledge surveys
from industry experts.
S U P P O RTING REGIONAL GROWTH
PD Ports is at the head of Teesside’s thriving
exports industry. The Teesport site acts as
a gateway to global markets for exporters
across the North-East and beyond.
Local tech firm sets up PD Ports for success
Having the correct infrastructure to keep
the port up and running is imperative.
Downtime simply isn’t feasible without
significant consequence, and keeping the
infrastructure of one of the largest container
ports in the north running is no mean feat for
UCS.
In 2017, PD Ports was honoured by Navis
with a global award for excellence and
innovation for its Teesport site. The award
recognised their commitment to continuous
innovation that delivers greater efficiencies
and further enhances visibility across its
operational platform. UCS Technologies was
proud to be part of the improvements, which
led to the substantial benefits of improved
vessel productivity and reduced truck
turnaround times.
Thanks to UCS Technologies, PD Ports
and the thousands of companies it serves
can rely on secure IT infrastructure to keep
operations running.
UCS Technologies director Paul Kidd
commented: “Our aim is to make IT
infrastructure work without effort. Like a
good referee, when you do your job well you
go virtually unnoticed.
“By deploying the same engineering
team to attend each site, we have gained a
familiarity and can resolve issues much more
quickly, reducing downtime for the company.”
Rob McGregor, PD Ports IT team leader,
said: “Since we started working with UCS
Technologies, our logistics run much more
smoothly.
“Issues have decreased at all sites. This
has significantly improved the way we
work, increasing productivity and ultimately
allowing us to service our customers more
effectively.
“It’s great to tell our UCS project
manager what we need to achieve and
have full confidence it will be designed and
implemented effectively.
“We’re looking to extend our footprint
in the bulk market quite significantly in
the future and have full trust that UCS
Technologies will be there to support us.”
LO C A L R E S O U R C E
With its Middlesbrough headquarters
and national team of engineers, UCS
Technologies has the capability to implement
small and large-scale solutions locally and
nationally.
The company recently provided the
infrastructure for Kensington Aldridge
Academy – dubbed the fastest school ever
built following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
UCS Technologies prides itself on keeping
companies running and utilising the latest
technology to enable clients to better serve
their customers. Free, no-commitment
site visits are offered to assess clients’
requirements and ensure the best solutions
are quoted for.
Services include IT infrastructure,
networking, wireless LAN, audio visual and
voice networks. The company holds ISO
14001 and 9001 status.