Network Communications News (NCN) July 2016 | Page 12

ON T HE CASE
Technically minded
NG Bailey’s IT Services division has announced the completion
of the second phase of Birmingham City University’s technical
redevelopment initiative, consisting of a root and branch upgrade
to the institution’s security facilities, including a full systems
migration to a centrally managed, IP converged environment.
During the 18 month implementation NG Bailey has installed a
150 circuit intruder alarm system, 16 video intercom units and 170
networked IP CCTV cameras across the campus, providing a full
view of the entire site from a new centralised security control room.
The physical security systems are interfaced by fully integrated
headend software, which is complemented by a full cause and
effect matrix designed and developed in conjunction with
Birmingham City University. The cause and effect matrix triggers
operational alerts according to specific events, allowing security
personnel to direct their resources more efficiently when incidents
occur, improving response times and enhancing campus security for
both staff and students.
The system is deployed on a Cisco dual core switch network
with 92 Cisco edge switches, 4,500 cat6 outlets and uninterrupted
power supplies for all 28 communications cabinets. In order to
accommodate fluctuations in site scheduling with the building, NG
Bailey ensured that the full network hardware was commissioned,
pre-staged and racked at its specialist off site manufacture facility.
Taking these steps dramatically reduced the number of man hours
needed to install the solutions on site and enabled the university
to sign-off the network build before on site integration began,
ensuring the project was delivered on time.
The installation follows
the completion of phase one,
a £1.2m state-of-the-art ICT
installation at Birmingham
City University’s Institute of
Art & Design. This second
phase was commissioned
to NG Bailey by technical
consultants Hoare Lea.

Rugby union
Xirrus has announced that
Warwickshire’s Rugby School has
installed a Xirrus Wi-Fi network
throughout its historic boarding
houses. The school selected Xirrus
over competitive solutions based
upon tests for speed, reliability,
security and cloud management.
The project supports Rugby
School’s uncompromising dedication to the student learning experience by
providing pupils with fast, reliable and secure Wi-Fi connectivity. The Xirrus WiFi installation includes cloud management and application control to ensure
the school can simply manage accessibility, bandwidth and security.
Rugby School, established in 1567 as a grammar school for local boys,
maintains a centuries old reputation for scholarship and fame for past masters,
pupils, literature, notably Tom Brown’s School Days, and, of course, inventing
the worldwide sport of rugby. Celebrating its 40th anniversary o