The VDAB has 5,000 employees, distributed over 220 sites, all of which are connected with Belgacom Explore. This grants access to the applications and data that is housed in the Belgacom-datacenter in Machelen. With Explore Application Performance - a tool based on Ipanema Technologies - the VDAB can measure the availability and performance of the applications. The tool allows the organization to give priority on the network to its business-critical applications. Read more
Posts Tagged ‘Belgacom Explore’
Services & Utilities
Wednesday June 15th, 2011Critical applications are given priority
Explore Application Performance
News
Wednesday June 8th, 2011IPv6 : where are we today ?
One year ago, I wrote in this article that “technology is ready, but implementations aren’t”. So, where are we today then ? Progress is slow, but there is progress. The general conviction is to continue moving towards IPv6. The “internet of things” is still on the radar. Certainly when you consider the spectacular growth in smartphones and tablets. Just a few other examples: the expectation is to have worldwide 1.5 billion electricity, gas and water meters connected via mobile. Cars should become equipped with a SIM card. Read more
Retail & Production
Monday May 30th, 2011Hans Anders Opticiens continues to grow
Get new shops on the network quickly with Belgacom Explore
In 2011 the chain of retail opticians Hans Anders will be connecting six new shops in Belgium with its datacenter in the Netherlands via Belgacom Explore. By the middle of next year, Hans Anders will have over 90 locations in Belgium. They will all be switched over to Explore. Because the IT environment is organized centrally in Gorinchem, quickly establishing the network connection for new shops - and the high availability of the network- is a key element for Hans Anders. Belgacom Explore is geared toward this need. The connection of a new shop can be done in four weeks. A redundant network connection guarantees the availability of the data and applications that are located at the datacenter. Read more
Media
Monday May 23rd, 2011All the news in real time
Rossel translates the newspaper for the iPad
As a publisher of newspapers and magazines, Rossel is facing a clear challenge: providing readers with the right information more quickly and efficiently, on mobile devices as well. The company’s solutions include its own application for the iPad.
Retail & Production
Friday April 22nd, 2011On location and at the office
BIS ROB Montagebedrijf relies on Belgacom Explore
Through Belgacom Explore the employees of BIS ROB Montagebedrijf have access to the data and applications that are based at head office. This allows them to work in the same environment while they are on location with clients, as in their own office. BIS ROB Montagebedrijf is located in the Antwerp port zone. The company is specialized in the construction and maintenance of pipeline systems and related mechanical work in sectors such as the chemical and petrochemical industries. Thanks to Belgacom Explore, BIS ROB Montagebedrijf can process data more efficiently and productively from their client’s sites. When the company moves to a different location for the next project, Belgacom instantly adjusts the solution to the new network needs. Read more
Retail & Production
Thursday March 10th, 2011Watertight approach without IT staff
FaCoTherm opts for shared hosting
Wholesaler FaCoTherm is using the hosting solution from Inca Networks. The company’s six branch locations connect via Belgacom Explore with the servers that are housed at a Belgacom Netcenter. Teleworkers can have access by Internet-VPN. FaCoTherm pays a fixed amount each month for the users, including all licensing costs. Read more
Services & Utilities
Monday February 14th, 2011ICT on wheels thanks to centralization project
Teleroute chooses Belgacom Explore
By choosing Belgacom Explore, Teleroute has secured a solid basis for its centralized ICT environment. This software supplier for the transport sector has already rolled out VoIP and videoconferencing on the network. Thanks to Explore, the company will soon be able to centralize elements such as fileservers and back-up as well.
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