Local Government Newsletter   
May 2012

Over the past few months we have been busy attending the BYOD Scottish roadshow. Whats more, we held our very first dedicated network video surveillance seminar in Edinburgh. A big Thank You to all of you who joined us and for those of you who couldn't attend, don't hesitate to get in touch for an update. We have also updated our website with a range of literature - what not take a look? 
Featured News
Influence of IT managers increasing as local public services turn to technology to bring service delivery costs down 

 

A recent report, commissioned on behalf of Socitm states, "IT management appears to be wielding greater influence in local public services as local authorities and others turn to technology to help them cope with dramatically reduced budgets." 

 
Furthermore, the following key findings were revealed: 

 

  • Spending on contracted services (including service sharing) increases
  • Organisations begin to allow employees to use own devices at work
  • IT staff numbers down by 5,000 - largest reduction in 25 years

Are you looking to adopt or shape a strategy to incorporate Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) or look at sharing services across your local authority? Why not let us help?

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Read our latest feature in the April edition of Construction Magazine. Read more.

Survey reveals flexible working technology shortfall - only 34% of UK businesses provide remote network connectivity. Read more.

Axis introduces IP video surveillance solution for small installations. Read more.

Good to see spring is in the air as we are still working on the extension of Europe's largest onshore wind farm - Read more.

First class connectivity, integrated security and compelling cost savings for the renewable energy industry. Read more.

South Glasgow Hospital 
Boston Networks are installing a  cutting edge cabling and security solution for the new South Glasgow Hospital.

This prolific project will encorporate; Structured Cabling, IP CCTV, IP Access Control and the Intruder Alarm system for the entire hospital campus and it will see our engineering team lay over 1.5 million metres of structured cabling! Watch this space for the full press release.  
East Renfrewshire Council

Boston Networks has recently been awarded the contract to support and maintain  the  existing Public Space CCTV system across East Renfrewshire and also manage the migration to an IP CCTV Delivery and Recording system. Read more

Are you looking to migrate to an IP CCTV system? Why not take advatage of our expertise?

Did you know?

Over 470 million smartphones and 64 million tablets were sold in 2011 and by  2013, globally, there will be 1.2 billion mobile workers.

Is your network ready? 

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