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Issue Q2 · 2008 |
Ferranti e-Newsletter |
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Nederlandse versie · Version française
Ferranti has moved !
Dear customer,
Dear partner,
In this newsletter, we would like to draw your attention on the fact that Ferranti Computer Systems has moved to new offices in the Ahlers House building just a bit further on the Noorderlaan in Antwerp.
The former location was gradually showing its limitations and thus Ferranti decided to move to new modern offices with a lot more space. This more space is really necessary as Ferranti is still growing. Not only the number of employees is increasing, but also the number of satisfied customers.
As from now, all Ferranti employees can be found on the 1st, 2nd en 3rd floor of Noorderlaan 139.
The Ferranti reception is located on the 3rd floor.
In this edition of our quarterly newsletter you will also found information on lots of new projects in both our business units Business Solutions and ICT Infrastructure & Managed Services.
At the end, you will also find an overview of upcoming events. Note them down in your agenda!
Enjoy reading,
Franky Baert
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MIG 4 Release IMDMS at Indexis |
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 Since 2002 Indexis, a federal metering company founded by the mixed intermunicipal companies, has the task to collect data relating to customer consumption (manually or automatically read), process this data and forward it to the market players, (meaning the Suppliers, the Transmission System Operators, Distribution Grid Operators and Balance Responsibles). All of this is to be done in a fully independent, confidential and non-partisan manner, with quality and speed being key factors.
As a result of the new UMIG4 market processes for the Belgian energy market, Indexis has asked Ferranti to adapt the IMDMS solution (Independent Meter Data Management System) to these new standards. The IMDMS solution is based on MECOMS and is used by Indexis for all processes from data collection, validation and allocation to gridfee. The most significant changes can be found in the processes structuring, metering, rectification and allocation. In addition to the adjustments as a result of the MIG, there will also be adjustments resulting from the new Technical Regulations (mandatory meter reading and meter reading by appointment). The project has been set up in March and will be delivered in accordance with the UMIX planning.
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Ferranti Wins Contract for New Antwerp North Fire Station |
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 Digipolis selected system integrator Ferranti Computer Systems to supply an integrated state of the art dispatch and control room system for the new Antwerp North Fire Station and its outpost stations.
Antwerp Fire Service is aiming to provide the fastest possible, efficient and optimum service. The set-up of the new North Fire Station with its dispatching room, crisis room and modern communication resources will have to meet those requirements. All fire service interventions are to be coordinated from this new central fire station. When called out for an intervention, the outpost stations are controlled centrally from here.
Read the news release
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Smart Metering at Flower Auctioneers FloraHolland |
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 FloraHolland flower auctions, market leader in the sale of horticultural products, decided to install a flexible smart metering solution, in order to be able to meter the tenants of its auction space remotely and perform energy quality tests.
FloraHolland is a cooperative of horticultural producers with six auction centres, a nationally operating intermediary organisation (FloraHolland Connect) and an import department. The company turned to Ferranti Computer Systems for automation, which goes from acquiring the metered data through to delivering the necessary data to the invoicing system.
The auction company uses Echelon Meters and Data Concentrators, which are read out via Power Line Carrier (PLC) by the MECOMS Smart Metering Communication Bus. The metered data are made available in a portal and also forwarded to the FloraHolland invoicing system. There the auction company’s staff processes the data further. Smart Metering ensures that FloraHolland works more efficiently by means of correct metered data and that it is able to provide better customer support.
The solution has a fully open infrastructure, at both hardware and software level. This kind of open solution provides an infrastructure that is easily expanded and makes it simple to make additions to the system
Ferranti Smart Metering Brochure
More on Echelon
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MECOMS in ASP-model used by TexelEnergie to service their energy customers |
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 TexelEnergie is a cooperation that was established with a specific focus on energy consumers on Texel. TexelEnergie focuses on the purchase, supply and production of green energy. As an environmental focused company TexelEnergie invests all its profit in improving development in the area of renewable energy consumption and green energy.
TexelEnergie uses MECOMS to service its energy customers handling processes of CRM, Billing and EDI messaging in the energy market. The modularity and flexibility of MECOMS effectively addresses the business challenges of TexelEnergie to be able to rapidly implement their solution at a cost-effective price. MECOMS was delivered in an ASP model making use of the business blueprints to deliver a quality solution in a short implementation time. The ASP model reduces the cost and allows TexelEnergie to grow its business and in the future extend the MECOMS functionality the company is using. The Energy Data Management functionality in combination with the EDI and Billing module provides a total solution for TexelEnergie.
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MECOMS Energy Portal |
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 Ferranti has released a new version of the MECOMS EnergyPortal which seamlessly integrates with the MECOMS product portfolio. MECOMS EnergyPortal has functionalities for:
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Profile and consumption Presentment
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Bill Presentment
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Master Data Presentment
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Selfservice such as problem reporting and follow up, request for information, submitting meter readings and requests for adjustment of advance payments.
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Provincie Zuid-Holland goes for dynamic travel information at public transport stops |
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 The Hague – Over the next 12 months, no fewer than 1200 bus stops in the province of South-Holland will be equipped with information boards displaying dynamic travel information for passengers. The displays will provide passengers with updated departure times at the stops. They will also notify passengers of changes to bus routes or crisis situations, etc. Two suppliers have been selected on the basis of a Europe-wide tender. The supply and management of the information displays will be provided by Antwerp-based Ferranti Computer Systems. The management of the actual travel information has been assigned to the Travel Information Group in Utrecht.
Read the press release
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Ferranti is Intergraph Registered Solution Provider |
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.gif) Ferranti and Intergraph have agreed to form a partnership for the market. As a result, Ferranti is now a Registered Solution Provider of all Intergraph GIS and iCAD products. GIS or Geographical Information Systems are typically used by utility companies and the government for the geographical inventorization of all kinds of data. iCAD represents a portfolio of products related to Computer Aided Dispatch. iCAD is a fully integrated control centre system for use, for example, by emergency services and fire departments. Ferranti has already been commissioned for a first extensive project involving iCAD technology.
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Ferranti implements complete ICT Infrastructure for Movetis |
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 Movetis is a new pharmaceuticals company specialized in the development of drugs for stomach and intestinal problems. The company develops medication based on products and technologies licensed by Janssen Pharmaceuticals and Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals. Both are subsidiaries of the American pharmaceuticals group, Johnson & Johnson.
Movetis’ portfolio consists of eight products in various stages of development. The most advanced product has undergone three positive registration trials for the treatment of chronic constipation.
During the start up phase, small ready-made infrastructure with limited scalability was implemented at Movetis. Preference was given to Small Business Server infrastructure hosting file & print, directory services, VPN and messaging on one single server.
Read the complete customer story
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Symantec Enterprise Vault at Cartamundi |
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 Since the beginning of the 19th century, Turnhout has been a world centre for the production of cards. The Cartamundi Group is an international playing card manufacture with more than 150 years experience, a number of strong brands and its own commercial network and integrated factories. Cartamundi coordinates an international network of business components and local representatives in more than 50 countries, all from its head office in Turnhout. Alongside the head office in Belgium, the organization also has 12 subsidiaries in the Netherlands, Germany, France, the UK, Switzerland, the United States, Scandinavia, Poland, Hungary, Singapore, Brazil and Spain. With more than 150 years experience, Cartamundi has been able to evolve into a world leader in the production of playing cards.
Cartamundi was looking for a solution to the wild growth of Exchange mailboxes, which is known within all large and midsize organizations as “PST hell”. Too many users with too large mailboxes with all the accompanying support, network and backup problems they imply. Together with Ferranti Computer Systems, they went in search of a professional solution that not only met the needs of the organization but was also scaleable, transparent, easy to use and above all easy to deploy amongst some 250 mailbox users. Potential expansions to include the archiving of file&print and SharePoint were also quick to surface and would definitely play a defining role in selecting the right product. Following the evaluation of a number of high-standing products, the choice was made for Symantec’s Enterprise Vault.
Read the complete customer case
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Infrastructure Update at Nipro Europe |
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 As a fast-growing organization looking to establish a central data centre with connections to various branch sales offices throughout Europe, Nipro Europe went in search of stable, up to date infrastructure capable of satisfying the current and future expectations of customers, suppliers and users.
Nipro Europe, a subsidiary of the Nipro Corporation in Osaka, Japan responsible for the sale, marketing and distribution of medical equipment and disposable items opted to work with Ferranti Computer Systems.
Read the complete story
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Cisco IP Tel Solutions for Dekker Zevenhuizen |
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 Dekker Zevenhuizen was founded in 1930 and is specialized in supplying kitchen equipment and accessories to high-end kitchen supply stores. Their focus is on customer contact. Which is why they continuously try to improve and bring their service to a higher but also more in-depth level. Dekker Zevenhuizen was looking to provide its internal sales department with a better and faster way to communicate and demanded the latest technologies in order to secure the best services for its customers.
Ferranti suggested a Cisco IPTel solution capable of meeting their high demands, including the necessary degree of future-oriented scalability.
Read the complete case story
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Events |
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V-ICT-OR Shopt IT
29 mei - De Montil, Affligem
Ferranti will be present at this event organised by V-ICT-OR for all local government ICT staff
Seminar @ Ferranti
System Center Operations Manager & System Center Configuration Manager
12 juni - Ferranti offices Antwerp
For more information, visit the event pages
Metering Europe Conference
22-24 september - Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre
RTAP Users Conference
5-8 oktober, 2008 - Amsterdam, Hotel Arena
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