The Client
Modern Networks (formerly Bridge Fibre) was selected to be one of the technology partners for Bristol and Bath Science Park (BBSP) approximately 6 months before the building was due to open. BBSP provides innovation and grow-on centres along with development space for science and technology businesses.
Whether it’s the Innovation and Grow-On centres or the remaining development plots on-site, every area of the park was designed to support businesses through each stage of their development. We have installed a second fibre circuit here for resilience.
The Requirement
While we only became involved late in the building phase of the BBSP project, we helped define the business model for the IT capital, operational costs, and risk analysis. We advised on the technology implementations and oversaw the mechanical & electrical design, installation of the structured CAT6 cabling, comms room and building management system. We also worked with the audio visual and building management system partners to ensure seamless integration of the systems and no duplication of networks that would otherwise have occurred.
The Result
By ensuring a flexible approach to the cabling design at Bristol and Bath Science Park, we have enabled tenants to move within the building with the minimum of disruption as they have grown or circumstances changed. More recently this has been proven again as several companies have moved into the grow-on space or graduated from the building altogether and yet maintained their services.
Testimonial
We use Modern Networks (formerly Bridge Fibre) to provide the internet and phone services for ourselves and our tenants. They provide a reliable, professional yet personable service that we and our tenants have used for the last 5 years. On the odd occasion where problems have occurred, the company has responded quickly and efficiently. For example, when there was an issue with one of our internet fibres in 2015, the second resilient fibre provided a seamless backup and ensured that our tenants were unaffected and were able to continue business as usual. We are very happy to recommend Modern Networks.
Tom Beasley, Centre Manager, Bristol and Bath Science Park.
