ConvergeOne in a Different League

Manchester based solutions specialist, ConvergeOne, has scored a contract workin

g with The Football League.
Manchester, UK, March 31, 2011 -- A Cisco Premier Partner, ConvergeOne recommend
ed a solution based on Cisco’s Smart Business Architecture, enabling The Football
League to take advantage of cost savings and benefits associated with implementi
ng a borderless network and fully converged communications.
The Football League was established in 1888 and has 72 member clubs. It is respo
nsible for administering and regulating the npower Football League, Carling Cup
and Johnstone s Paint Trophy. IT Manager Richard Slater who is based at their o
perations center said “Our requirement was for a modern network capable of support
ing both data and voice applications. ConvergeOne recommended a robust platform
in Cisco’s SBA.”
The core infrastructure included a Cisco Borderless Network and 7950 and 2960 sw
itches, all backed up and supported by ConvergeOne pre- and post-professional se
rvices support team.
ConvergeOne’s Cisco-based solution will enable The Football League to take advanta
ge of cost savings associated with a fully converged system.
Tony Beddows, Client Services Director at ConvergeOne commented, “The Cisco SBA in
frastructure suited The Football League’s requirements for a scalable borderless n
etwork. The installation went smoothly with little impact on The League’s day to d
ay running of the business.”
Established in 2007 and a Cisco Premier Partner, ConvergeOne is proving to be a
solutions and communications specialist worth watching out for, with new busines
s wins with Pannone LLP, Metropolitan Housing Partnership and Promethean as well
as a move to new offices in Manchester’s Media City.
About ConvergeOne
ConvergeOne is one of the leading business communications specialists. With skil
ls in Ciscobased infrastructure, security, IP telephony and wireless architecture
s, ConvergeOne works with its clients to deliver real business benefits that res
ult in improved communications and efficiencies business wide. Their clients inc
lude Pannone LLP, Parity Group PLC, Color Matrix, Metropolitan Housing Group and
Morson Group. www.convergeone.co.uk
About The Football League
Formed in 1888 by its twelve founder members, The Football League is the world s
original league football competition and is the template for leagues the world
over. With 72 member clubs, it is also the largest single body of professional c
lubs in European football and is responsible for administering and regulating th
e npower Football League, Carling Cup and Johnstone s Paint Trophy, as well as r
eserve and youth football. www.football-league.co.uk
For more information contact Jenny Walkinshaw, Tel: 07971 280 640, Email: jenny.
walkinshaw@convergeone.co.uk
Contact:
Jenny Walkinshaw
ConvergeOne
Manchester, UK
07971 280 640
jenny.walkinshaw@convergeone.co.uk
http://www.convergeone.co.uk