Mobile network solutions
The SAS Group’s mobile network solutions enable flexible and secure connectivity for nomadic, roaming and remote network users, and offer integration for unified communications and network convergence.
In-depth knowledge of 802-11 technologies allows us to specify and deliver turnkey solutions for both private and public wireless LANs (WLAN). While our experience with environments such as RIM (Blackberry) and Vodafone 3G enables us to design and implement mobile systems that are fast, secure and easy to use and administer. For customers who prefer to outsource their mobile network support, we also offer a range of managed communications and managed network services.
Solution features
Wireless site surveys deliver qualitative and quantitative assessments of wireless coverage for both public and private locations. They also establish key performance metrics for benchmarking network capacity, speed and throughput.
WLAN infrastructure design provides the backbone connectivity between fixed and wireless network installations, defining the architecture and specification for performance, security and systems management.
WLAN installations ensure optimum performance and availability for wireless network operations. It also delivers seamless integration with existing WAN and LAN topologies.
WLAN support provides independent maintenance and incident management services for wireless network installations. Our service includes repair or replacement of faulty components, and 24/7 monitoring of all active equipment and connectivity.
Mobility solutions for RIM offer complete design, installation and support for Blackberry Enterprise Systems.
Remote access for 3G (UTMS) delivers simple and secure network connectivity for notebooks and handheld devices.
Delivery specifications
Wireless site surveys
- Signal propagation mapping
- Identification of access speeds
- Implementation of an RF site audit
- Benchmarking compliance with 802-11 b/g standards
- Analysis of noise and co-channel interference
WLAN infrastructure design
- Location of access points for optimal coverage
- Identification of back-haul bandwidth requirements
- Network architecture design (including capacity and expansion planning, and redundant components for critical applications)
- Network integration and migration planning Network specifications for IP Schema, DNS, DHCP and MS Active Directory
- Technical specification and benchmarking of firewall, router, switch, server, printer, desktop, laptop and mobile device configurations
- Technical specifications for licensing software, hardware and connectivity services
WLAN installation
- Prince II accredited project management
- Definition of acceptance criteria for WLAN installation (including communications, applications and metrics)
- Off site configuration, staging and soak testing of entire network
- Installation of all wired and wireless components (including back-haul connectivity)
- Network migration and integration
- Network certification and acceptance testing
- WLAN administrator training
- Network documentation
WLAN support
- Onsite, telephone and remote-access support
- WLAN and carrier diagnostics
- 24/7 performance and availability monitoring of all WLAN hardware and traffic
- Fixed price 4 and 8 hour service level agreements for hardware and software support
- SLGs for replacement hardware equipment and components
- Network troubleshooting and incident management
Mobility solutions for RIM
- Analysis and specification of messaging systems, security, connectivity and utilisation requirements
- Handset and software provisioning (including tariff and contract negotiation)
- Configuration design for single and multi-site connectivity
- Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES) integration with MS Exchange, Lotus Notes or Novell Group Wise
- Definition of BES group policies
- Telephone and remote access support for hardware and software issues
Remote access for 3G (UTMS)
- Installation and configuration of network OS, VPN, security and authentication systems
- Telephone and remote access support for hardware and software issues
The SAS Group’s mobile network solutions can be implemented across the UK; our systems are designed by a team of mobility specialists based at our operations in London and the South East.