Strategic Service Partners
Networks First
Networks First is an independent multi-vendor, mixed technology provider of support services for network infrastructures, specialising in secure converged networks.
We deliver our support services primarily through our partners and are committed to ensuring that our quality of service continually exceeds expectations.
Background: Founded in January 1990, Networks First established itself as a key provider of support services and technology for network infrastructures; initially in data networking and more recently in the converged IP Telephony market. The company has grown steadily since its transition to a support services organisation in 2003 and is now the
Areas of operation: Response coverage across the
Core support skills and manufacturer accreditations: Our support engineers have an average of 14 years experience and specialist skills in LAN and WAN, Security, wireless, IP Telephony, Microsoft and VPNs
Networks First continues to build upon its technology focus by improving its’ skills and accreditations within the emerging technology markets and on developing a range of services, which can be resold through partners, in areas such as IP Communications, Security, Wireless, VPN and Content Delivery technologies
CCE
CCE was established in 1978 as a management consultancy supporting its own desktop systems running under the CPM operating system.
In 1980, with the birth of IBM PC the decision was taken to extend the high level of support already provided to all makes of Server, PC and Peripherals. We are proud of our history as the longest established independent computer support company in the
As the original employees wrote application software and supported hardware, CCE’s technicians were true systems engineers who knew PCs, operating systems and application software to a high level of competency.
This strong engineering culture and IT expertise ensured CCE became known for providing a comprehensive IT support service to its clients, far beyond just maintaining the hardware. This approach was further supported in the mid 1980s, when CCE was approached by Novell who were developing their now world-renowned Netware network products, to use and evaluate versions of its products.
Using a collaborative culture established CCE as a strong partner with a long term approach and committed to delivering a quality service to its ‘customers customer’. CCE have a long experience in working with partners to develop the services they require, in support of their own in-house capabilities. Though duplication can arise with our partners, CCE’s role is to ‘fill in the gap’.
Working as a partner to other managed service providers or resellers has enabled CCE to develop as a leading total IT managed service provider, with a comprehensive range of services that partners can draw on to augment their own skills and capabilities to deliver the best IT Service to their customer.
186k
The telecoms market is expanding rapidly and the increase in data / Internet communications is resulting in a shortage of bandwidth. Current networks will struggle to cope with this increase and new entrants will move into the market to meet this demand. 186k is the solution to this bandwidth shortage.
186k was the telecoms subsidiary of the Lattice Group, a FTSE 100 company demerged from BGgroup. Lattice invested approx. £1/2bn in establishing a state of the art optical fibre network and data centres throughout the
At the end of 2002 the National Grid merger with Transco forced the disposal of 186k. Part of the assets went to Hutchison 3G and part of the assets remained with 186k.
Who is 186k?
186k is a 'new' telecoms company. One whose vision is to provide a seamless and transparent technological solution to meet customer requirements.
186k is committed to delivering the highest quality infrastructure, backed by unrivalled customer care and support.
The 186k name refers to the speed of light - 186,000 miles per second.
186k's head office is 197,
Strategy
186k is dedicated to providing a converged solution to communication requirements, i.e. voice, data, internet, mobility.
Communications are often over complicated by companies who 'specialise' in a certain field. 186k aims to cut through the apparent complexities and myths portrayed within the market place to provide a true solution to a requirement.
Products & Services
186k offers a range of services including:
Managed Bandwidth
Managed Customer Services
Advanced Solutions
Co-location