Business Profile
NEWBURY and Swindon-based Stream Networks is a business-only virtual network operator offering business class connectivity solutions from Internet access to managed servers and remote worker solutions, typically saving clients about 20 per cent on their data and telecoms infrastructure.
Managing director Matt Shanahan explained: “Stream Networks Ltd (StreamNET), is a business-only Virtual Network Operator (VNO) offering a full range of business critical connectivity and managed services. From converged voice and data networks to managed IP services, StreamNET can help a business connect, communicate and collaborate more effectively.
“All this, and we typically save businesses around 20 per cent on their data and telecoms infrastructure and provide a first class service in terms of support.
“As a VNO, StreamNET is able to tailor best value solutions for its partners and customers throughout the UK, Europe and World Wide. With access to over 20 diverse networks,
200 Points of Presence (POPs) in the UK, and access to over 100 countries, we offer our customers’ access to one of the largest flexible managed networks available, with the peace of mind you are dealing with a single provider.”
StreamNET's range of business solutions, including traditional voice services, voice-ready broadband and MPLS networks through to managed servers, co-location and remote worker solutions, allow companies to control costs and increase communication, while the range of managed security services, encompassing managed firewalls, spam, virus, content and archived e-mail protection, offer the assurance that a company’s network is secure.
Matt Shanahan continued: “We work with our customers to fit the best solution to business needs, looking at every angle from best of breed business technology to ensuring networks are delivered on time and in budget. Our range of solutions can help transform your business, from allowing remote workers to seamlessly connect to office systems, through to ensuring critical data is secure and has priority over your converged network.
“StreamNET has a valuable range of knowledge and skills that enable us to both discuss strategy on the one hand whilst being able to deliver rapid programmes to manage change on the other. Whether it's high-level discussions to outline new ways of communicating or highly tangible deliverables, such as cost reduction, planning new ways of working or proven ways to improve communication, StreamNET can help transition your communication and business support platform to the brave new world of unified communications and 'information everywhere'.
“If you think that it is time to take advantage of the opportunities that IP connectivity, mobile communications and high-speed networks could offer your business then contact one of our dedicated account managers for further advice and information.”
StreamNET
Tel (01635) 884170
E-mail to sales@stream-networks.co.uk
Bunker mentality pays off
IF IT was good enough to protect our national defence against the might of the Soviets, then just maybe it is a good location for companies to safely store their vital data.
Stream Networks Ltd (StreamNET) has partnered with The Bunker in Newbury to provide managed hosting facilities to customers from 1U of space up to full racks.
Matt Shanahan, of StreamNET, explained: “Other data centres in the Newbury area are not purpose-built facilities and often suffer from lack of power, security and physical capacity. The Bunker was built for purpose and is a far superior facility in terms of security, infrastructure and redundancy. Now that other data centres in the area are struggling to meet customers’ stringent business critical demands, it gives us an opportunity to promote the facility here in West Berkshire and across the Thames Valley area.”
The Newbury Bunker was built for the US forces on the Greenham Common Air Base as a command and control centre, protecting people and technology from nuclear attack. The construction and security standards are what would be expected of such a purpose built fortress. It has concrete reinforced walls, steel doors, EMP and tempest shielding. Layered on top of this physical inaccessibility is a 24-guard, CCTV and a series of highly sophisticated access controls.
“It is joked that more people actually had access to the bunker during the Cold War than they do today,” said Matt Shanahan.”
The building benefits from a 415V 3-phase supply that delivers 500 Amps per phase to the main switchgear. Back-up power is provided by an auto-start (pre-heated) 650kVA, 3-phase 415V generator which will take the full load within 20 seconds should it ever be required. The generator is fuelled from a 1,700-litre daily tank, which is automatically replenished from a 25,000 litre bulk storage tank. At full load this enables the set to run for in excess of 40 days.
The UPS systems will cover the transition from mains to
generator power and is sufficient to run the bunker for three hours.
Cooling and air conditioning is provided by a combination of existing plant (air handlers and extract systems) and spot cooling. Spot cooling is delivered via multiple compact systems each with its own condenser system, achieving required N+1 redundancy and allowing seamless maintenance.
Each suite is protected by a fire detection system. Once occupied suits are upgraded to client specified standards, a choice of advanced detection (VESDA) and suppression systems are available (FM200, inert gas, Vapor). The company favours Firetrace, which is a cost-effective, localised suppression system. Matt Shanahan concluded: “The Bunker is an excellent facility and one that is proving very popular with our clients, particularly considering the lack of such a facility elsewhere.”
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