LOCAL
STUDIES
The Masbate Gold Project is located on
the island of Masbate 350 kilometers south of Manila. This remote location is
70 kilometers via rough road from Masbate City with no fixed line
communication, Internet or cell network coverage. The project required a
reliable and efficient network for I.T., voice, and data services that met
FRC’s requirements and able to progress from feasibility to production in a
rugged environment.
Imaginet has worked with FRC since
their involvement with the project began in 2004. Initial requirements were
basic remote communications for 5 users. It was crucial to FRC that any systems
implemented allowed for seamless expansion to accommodate the predicted growth
of the FRC's presence at the mine site, the regional headquarters in Makati
City, Manila and Head office in Perth.
With a 3-Man on site team, plus one in
Makati and the 24*7 Help Desk, Imaginet manages FRC’s PC, Server &
Communications network comprising over 150 user secure network (multiple site,
remote location) for data and voice, leased line link plus 'last mile' wireless
from Makati City to site using copper, microwave and wireless, secure VOIP
between Philippines sites and internationally using SIP, messaging, File and
Database servers for email and industry specific applications including
automated backup and recovery and Wi-Fi bridging of 10 buildings on site to
central office for data, voice and video.[1]
