3Com network provides best value for money and the lowest total cost of ownership combined with the highest levels of security, reliability and scalability
 
Hemel Hempstead, UK - 27th August  2009 - 3Com announces the implementation of a complete network infrastructure which has allowed the States of Jersey to save money and boost the efficiency of its services.  The island’s hospitals, schools, police, fire and rescue services are now connected by a reliable, resilient, cost-effective communications system which reduces costs, increases employee productivity, and accommodates future growth.

The end-to-end 3Com network is based around dual 3Com Switch 8800s at the core and a distribution layer of 3Com Switch 5500Gs with enhanced QoS to support two 3Com VCX V7000 IP Telephony solutions.  These dual redundant carrier-class IP telephony solutions provide non-stop telephony services.  One is located in Cyril Le Marquand House, which has taken on the role of “one-stop-shop” for everything from IT to judiciary and taxation, and the other in St Helier General Hospital, which has the largest voice and data requirements.  The 3Com VCX VoIP systems connect seamlessly to the 3Com Gigabit network infrastructure, which supports email, web access and shared applications, and to five 3Com NBX 100 IP telephony platforms, which deliver premium quality voice services to the island’s library and schools. 

“We were primarily looking for value for money when we began this project,” says Paul Carpenter, Senior Manager of the Business Support Group in the Chief Minister's Department, States of Jersey’s Information Services. “I would judge the project to have been very technically demanding, but overall an outstanding success that has met all our objectives and enabled us to exceed our financial aims.”

Telephony costs have been cut by $1.5m per year by reducing line leases, equipment servicing and replacement, and charges for long-distance and inter-departmental calls.  The scalable, expandable 3Com solution also allows for future growth and the addition of new technologies such as wireless and audio/video conferencing.

3Com Global Services provided project management, system design and implementation training and support throughout the project.  Another key to success was the excellent technical and engineering support and project management provided by specialist local partner Jersey Telecom.