CH2M HILL Communications Group Launches First-of-its-Kind Technology Solutions Center.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2002 New Generation Facility Redefines Industry Approach to Network Design, Development and Testing CH2M HILL CH2M HILL is a global provider of engineering, construction, and operations services for corporations, nonprofits, and federal, state, and local governments with regional offices worldwide. Communications Group today opened the Technology Solutions Center(TM), a first-of-its-kind facility for solution development, prototyping, systems design, integration, testing, certification and communications product evaluation. The Technology Solutions Center in Denver offers a vendor-neutral, unbiased environment where service providers, network operators and vendors in the communications community come together to conceive conceive /con·ceive/ (kon-sev´) 1. to become pregnant. 2. take in, grasp, or form in the mind. con·ceive v. 1. To become pregnant. 2. , design, develop and test solutions. The Technology Solutions Center will offer one of the broadest ranges of software and hardware in the industry today. Coupled with its rapid solution delivery platform, the Technology Solutions Center allows clients to achieve new levels of network interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. and efficiency through development of real-world solutions. "Communications companies Communications Company is a communications unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are part of Combat Logistics Regiment 37 , 3rd Marine Logistics Group (3MLG) and III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF). The unit is based out of the Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. can not afford to make costly mistakes in systems development or take longer than absolutely necessary to implement solutions. The communications industry communications industry, broadly defined, the business of conveying information. Although communication by means of symbols and gestures dates to the beginning of human history, the term generally refers to mass communications. must adopt and deploy new systems with utmost operational efficiency," said Susan Hedges, vice president of Technology Solutions for CH2M HILL Communications Group. "The Technology Solutions Center addresses this need by providing vast resources that typically shorten assessment, evaluation, and implementation processes. Our customers will realize cost and time efficiencies previously unavailable." "The Technology Solutions Center is a unique enabler to rapidly move from idea to solution while ensuring a wide range of interoperability. We have created a multi-vendor environment allowing people in the communications community to cooperate and interface in new ways, bringing value to the entire industry," added Greg McIntyre, senior vice president of CH2M HILL Communications Group and CH2M HILL Board of Directors member. "We remain confident in the telecom market over the long term and as a large private company we are able to devote the resources and people needed to create a new approach for the communications industry. Our clients now have direct access to the most innovative facilities, a wide range of systems, and industry experts in network consulting, implementation and managed services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality ." Today's tight market conditions demand that companies reduce cost while increasing revenues and efficiencies. By outsourcing communications testing procedures, companies can limit capital expenditures and decrease time-to-market while increasing network quality and interoperability. About CH2M HILL Communications Group Established in 1995, the CH2M HILL Communications Group, part of CH2M HILL Inc., is a global leader in the communications services arena. CH2M HILL Communications Group performs Advisory & Consulting services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" , Technology & Integration services, Design & Construction services, Managed & Operation services and Program Management services around the globe to the converging communications marketplace. The CH2M HILL Communications Group has completed 160 projects in 28 countries. Over the past two years, Engineering News-Record Engineering News-Record (widely known as ENR) is a weekly magazine that provides news, analysis, data and opinion for the construction industry worldwide. It has been published since 1874. It is owned by The McGraw-Hill Companies. has ranked the Communications Group third in International Telecom Design, seventh in Telecom Design and seventh in Tower & Antenna Design. Headquartered in Denver, the CH2M HILL Communications Group has offices throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and global offices in Bonn, Germany; Krakow, Poland; London; Madrid, Spain; Penang, Malaysia; Santiago, Chile Santiago, officially Santiago de Chile (Spanish: (helpinfo)), is the capital of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation (Greater Santiago). ; Sao Paulo, Brazil; and Singapore. For more information, visit www.ch2m.com/comgroup. About CH2M HILL Inc. CH2M HILL Inc. is an employee-owned, multinational firm with 12,000 employees in 165 offices on six continents Six Continents is a large retail PLC in UK which split into Six Continents Retail known as Mitchells and Butlers plc. The hotels and soft drinks business of Six Continents PLC is now known as InterContinental Hotels Group PLC. and revenue of $2.6 billion. In addition to providing services to telecommunication clients worldwide, the firm delivers engineering, construction, operations and related technical services to public and private clients in numerous industries. CH2M HILL is headquartered in Denver. For more information, visit the CH2M HILL Web site at www.ch2mhill.com. |
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