Wales & West Utilities is connecting
remote workers to connect to the corporate network through a 12
month deal with Thus.
The £255,000 contract with Thus will help workers connect to
Vodafone's 3G network, allowing them to send detailed reports
from locations back into the main network covering 19 depots across
Wales and the South West of England.
Thus will connect the gas distribution supplier via Sim cards
placed in existing laptops. It will provide charges for connections
and allow Wales & West Utilities to buy data in bundles of
250Mb per user.
“Wales & West Utilities can now enjoy the benefits of
3G networking without suffering as a result of inefficient data
bundles, allowing for a more effective use of resources," said
David Harrison, head of infrastructure at West & Wales
Utilities.
Further benefits include enhanced billing, utilising controls
and cost centres on Wales & West Utilities account for
up-to-date, online billing. Managers will be able to log on to
their account via the Thus website to monitor usage and charges for
the accounts relevant to their respective depots.
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