Fujitsu Siemens Computers and Stoneleigh Consultancy deliver data centre solution to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich

Bracknell, UK, 19 May 2008, European IT leader Fujitsu Siemens Computers and network and data centre specialist Stoneleigh Consultancy today announced they have delivered data centre solutions to replace and upgrade the aging client/server-based infrastructure at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, South East London.

Following a complete pre-project analysis, Stoneleigh managed a complete upgrade including Fujitsu Siemens Computers FibreCAT SX80 SAS and SATA storage, FibreCAT TX24 off-line tape storage, PRIMERGY RX300 back-up servers and PRIMERGY RX200 servers for print, MSCS Cluster and Domain Control duties. The solution features full redundancy and reduced power consumption.

Tracy Ross, senior project manager at QEH NHS Trust, outlines what has driven the project: “Our data centre was beginning to reach the limits of physical space, power consumption and heating issues. However the real catalyst has been a move over to an ‘on-call’ support service rather than a permanently staffed team. This necessitated the move to a system that could be managed remotely.

“This new arrangement has meant that we needed total resilience in our new set up and that the equipment is capable of running “lights out’ at the highest levels of automation without compromising on reliability.”

John Crowe, executive at Stoneleigh Consultancy explains: “The existing system at Queen Elizabeth Hospital was in need of updating as it was beginning to creak under increasing workloads. We will deliver a solution that not only handles this workload but does so in the most cost-effective, and energy-efficient manner possible.

“We have been an approved supplier to the hospital for quite some time and Fujitsu Siemens Computers hardware was the obvious choice. The data centre site has limited power available so Fujitsu Siemens Computers’ low levels of consumption are vital.”

In line with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and Fujitsu Siemens Computers’ environmentally conscious position, Stoneleigh will also manage the disposal of legacy equipment and hardware.

For further information please contact Crawford Warnock at Citigate Dewe Rogerson via 01604 232 223 or Crawford.warnock@citigatedr.co.uk

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About Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the leading European IT provider with a strategic focus on next-generation Mobility and Dynamic Data Center products, services and solutions. With a platform and services portfolio of exceptional depth, our offering extends from handhelds through desktops to enterprise-class IT infrastructure solutions and services offerings. Fujitsu Siemens Computers has a presence in all key markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with the services division extending coverage up to 170 countries worldwide. Leveraging the strengths, innovation and global reach of our joint shareholders, Fujitsu Limited and Siemens AG, we make sure we meet the needs of customers: large corporations, small and medium enterprises and private users. To meet international standards for corporate social responsibility, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is a member of the United Nations Global Compact.

For more information on Fujitsu Siemens Computers, please visit: www.fujitsu-siemens.com.

About Stoneleigh Consultancy
Stoneleigh Consultancy Limited was founded in 1986. The company designs, builds and delivers a wide range of Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, communications systems, Voice over IP, wireless networks, file servers, network products and software. Stoneleigh specialises in providing server infrastructure and migration services. Recently Stoneleigh has developed a strong presence for the development of “Wireless Networking” in the NHS. Working in partnership with global companies such as Systemax, Cisco, Hewlett Packard, Intel, Microsoft and Novell, Stoneleigh can provide complete solutions to meet the ever increasing demands of new systems and applications. Strategic partners are also in place to assist Stoneleigh to deliver technologies such as Asset Tracking and Wireless IP Telephony.

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Citigate Dewe Rogerson
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Crawford.warnock@citigatedr.co.uk