Robin J. Allison

Projects and Assignments: -

Responsible for the development, implementation, expansion, support and day to day operations of the DHL-Network supporting $400 million of computer and communications equipment using UNIX, DOS and Novell systems located in 91 countries. The network supported integrated Voice and Data services in the UK and Data services linking all European countries over X.25 using both X.121 and TCP/IP and Africa using X.25 and P3000. Current plans include a full migration to OSI and support Value Added services, EDI, E-Mail, X.400 and X.500, using both dedicated and Virtual Data circuits throughout the World and the implementation of Video Conferencing. This included the implementation of e-mail services and connection of 55,000 e-mail users world-wide. Managed the transition from existing e-mail systems and external e-mail services to 91 in-country server systems. Also responsible for the design and implementation of a mobile data network connecting country scheduling systems to existing TAC II and GSM networks, and PMR and Trunked radio networks to support 4000 mobile users. Worked closely with the European PTT and Cellular service providers. In addition, responsible for the introduction, formation and development of the Network Security Task Team for the definition, recommendation and implementation of security procedures used throughout the Network.

(22 Staff reporting + Contractors).

Successes and Achievements: -
 

1. Significant improvement in communication services provided by SITA.
2. Installation of new communication links and services to 28 international offices.
3. Connection of 55,000 E-mail users.
4. Implementation of a fault tolerant tracking and tracing information systems to 91 countries.
5. Implementation of in-vehicle digital communication services over existing analogue radio systems in 6 countries.
 

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