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HCL to enable IT that powers the Volvo Ocean Race
HCL Technologies has been chosen as the strategic IT services provider to the Volvo Ocean Race . HCL will be responsible for developing and delivering IT solutions for the 2017 – 18 edition of the race around the world . The Volvo Ocean Race , held every three years , witnesses the coming together of the best sailors across the world to compete in the toughest offshore challenge .
The IT infrastructure being developed in collaboration with HCL will form the backbone of Volvo Ocean Race ’ s streaming and TV production for key events such as arrivals , departures and the In-Port Race series . HCL will support vital services , such as inter-site connectivity at the race ’ s global stopovers , digital content delivery , mobile data centres and infrastructure with full redundancy , best-inclass Wi-Fi networks , and multimedia facilities for media centres and race offices . HCL will provide end-to-end IT support in setting up the Race Villages in all 12 ports , enabling Volvo Ocean Race to provide a great viewing experience to its fans as they follow the boats during the eight-month ocean marathon and stopovers at host cities around the world .
The race will depart Alicante , Spain , on 22nd October 2017 and at a projected 45,000 nautical miles , the 2017-18 race is set to be the world ’ s longest professional sporting event . For further information visit : www . hcltech . com / volvo-ocean-race
Wide area wireless network to deliver advanced connectivity to towns and rural schools across Angus
Boston Networks has been awarded a contract to design , supply and install a new Wireless Wide Area Network ( WWAN ) to provide advanced connectivity to towns and rural schools across the Angus Council area .
The upgrade will include the provision of wireless connectivity to a number of schools to deliver the higher bandwidth required to facilitate the delivery of the Curriculum for Excellence programme .
Moreover , the project will help the council to enhance infrastructure and connectivity in the county , a key driver of sustainable economic development . The network will also deliver the capacity to facilitate the council ’ s ‘ Transforming Angus ’ programme , which focuses on improving service delivery through the use of digital technology .
Boston Networks will work closely with the council ’ s IT Innovation team to deliver the project as part of its digital 2020 strategy . Using wireless technology , instead of traditional leased circuits , Boston Networks will deliver a truly scalable and flexible carrier class , high performance network , which will offer significant cost efficiencies to Angus Council . The savings made will then be reinvested in value added cloud based services . For further information visit : www . bostonnetworks . co . uk