Viatel and IEE Join Forces – 18th May 2004

LONDON, 18th May 2004 - Viatel and IEE join forces

Installing a network to meet the needs of The IEE (Institution of Electrical Engineers) was never going to be an easy task, as Europe's largest professional engineering organisation The IEE is also the official body setting standards of qualifications for professional electrical, electronics, software, systems and manufacturing engineers. However Viatel earned top marks with the installation of a virtual private network (VPN) that now links the IEE's offices in Stevenage, Birmingham, London and Glasgow.

Viatel managed the transition of the IEE's Stevenage headquarters internet connection, which hosts their international web server, over to a Viatel high capacity leased line. A four site virtual private network (VPN) linked by cost effective DSL lines has also been installed to provide internal communications for the IEE's regional offices.

"It is vitally important that the IEE continues to offer seamless service across all our offices," said IEE IT Technical Architect Alan Gray.

"Viatel's VPN and connectivity options provide me with a scalable resource to quickly connect new offices and users whilst maintaining the quality of our core services." Gray continued. "It's reassuring to know Viatel's European presence will enable us to extend our services as we continue to grow as an international organisation."

"We're delighted that our services are already delivering real business benefit to the IEE" remarked Lucy Woods, CEO of Viatel. "This win is testament to the skill and dedication of our team who worked hard to provide the right VPN and connectivity service for the IEE's business."

The VPN is monitored by Viatel technicians who work closely with The IEE's IT team to maintain a robust connection. Initial applications for the network include shared databases, centralised servers and synchronised diaries. Viatel offers highly redundant network connections extending into Europe from its Egham headquarters ensuring total resilience of service to better serve international needs.

Viatel operates across six European markets, including the UK, France and Germany. It helps businesses of all sizes to securely connect their people and places, manage their web applications and increase the security of their data.

About The IEE

Founded in 1871, the IEE has a worldwide membership of around 130,000. It is an innovative organisation for electronics, electrical, IT, power, manufacturing and communications professionals, offering services and qualifications to meet the needs of today's technology industry.

The IEE is dedicated to supporting its members and those interested in the engineering sector. It has an online community and information resource for students and graduates; information and resources for teachers and pupils aged 5-19; and services for professionals, recent graduates and students, including a database of vacancies as well as advice, information and support.

www.iee.org

Contact: IEE Media and PR Director Laura Seago - 020 7344 8403

 

About Viatel

Viatel is a pan-European data and internet services company delivering great services in communications to European businesses, regardless of size.

Operating across the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands and Switzerland and headquartered in the UK, Viatel is virtually debt free and operates a pan-European network. Headed by Lucy Woods, formerly of WorldCom EMEA and BT, the company employs 180 people throughout Western Europe to provide services including IP-VPNs, managed hosting and managed connectivity.

For further information on Viatel, please visit www.viatel.com

For further information please call:

James Ralph or Nick Keegan on +44 (0)207 730 5575

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