Leading Edge ICT facilities at Tamar Science Park

Plymouth: Friday, 23rd July 2010 ICT facilities at Tamar Science Park (TSP) have been awarded 'Leading Edge' status by the prestigious ict active accreditation scheme. Jonathan Harris, ICT Operations Manager at TSP, said: 'Being formally recognised as Leading Edge under the ict active accreditation scheme is extremely rewarding and follows many years of planning and development of the ICT infrastructure for the Phase 4 site. We are very proud to have obtained this accolade and look forward to continuing to exploit the potential for further services as the Data Centre occupancy expands and technologies develop.' ICT services within Phase 4 of TSP include the flagship Data Centre, wireless Internet access, managed telephony and broadband services, digital signage and security systems. The facility had to undergo a comprehensive assessment process before gaining the important accolade. Jonathan continued: 'As Chair of the UK Science Park Association (UKSPA) ICT Forum, TSP is now working closely with ict active to further develop and advise on formalised standards within other science parks and innovation centres.' ict active is an accreditation scheme based on the British Standards PAS specification 700 in relation to ICT technologies and facilities available to operators and companies occupying multi-tenant business facilities and, in particular, science parks and innovation centres. Liz Wallis, managing director of ict active, said: 'We are delighted that Tamar Science Park has successfully achieved the ict active standard. They have shown themselves to be a high-quality centre that fully warrants the Leading Edge status. TSP is an important centre for us, as we continue to roll out ict active nationally. TSP is the first operation of any kind in the south to become ict active accredited and is therefore a flagship development for us. We have a long-standing working relationship with UKSPA, of which TSP is a member, and will continue to work closely with their other members and partners. Technology is important to any business centre, including science parks. Attracting centres such as TSP into undertaking the survey is a real boost as it highlights how important the ict active mark has become.' Nigel Halford, TSP Chief Executive, said: 'The award of 'Leading Edge' status recognises all the hard work and planning that has gone into establishing and maintaining an ICT infrastructure that is increasingly recognised nationally as an exemplar operation and a significant benefit to those who have considered or are considering, TSP as their preferred location.' For further information, contact TSP ICT services at ICT@tamarsciencpark.com. Pictured: Jonathan Harris, ICT Operations Manager at Tamar.