Here East is providing tenants with new wide fibre network and here's why

Here East has announced that tenants will now be able to access speeds of up to 1Gbps via a new network management system owned by the company.

Managed by Shoreditch-based tech business, Optimity, the network is said to provide campus-wide public WiFi.

London is said to continue to suffer from long lead times for fibre optic connections, and costs of installation are often three times more expensive than the national average.

Gavin Poole, CEO of Here East, commented: “This is part of our vision to deliver the most connected campus in Europe - where businesses, entrepreneurs, universities and technology experts will come together to experiment, build and create.

“We pride ourselves on our ability to connect and collaborate and technology is a vital part of our vision to bring people together to share ideas and to foster innovation.”

Here East has worked with Optimity to design and install a network which would help to overcome these issues, thus providing a seemingly reliable and cost-effective solution for the startups, businesses and universities on the campus.

The network brings together leading suppliers including Juniper Networks, RG Nets and Ruckus Wireless.

As well as providing connections in five days, Here East aims to continue to offer flexibility to all clients based on the campus. With multiple fibre providers already connected to Here East, tenants will have complete freedom to use their own suppliers and networks as and when required.

Anthony Impey, founder and CEO of Optimity, concluded: “This is about creating a new type of campus that builds a community using connectivity to bring together people and spaces.

“More than ever before, work is about interaction and collaboration, with startups working alongside major enterprises to share ideas and make things happen. Connectivity is the glue that makes this happen.”

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