With Category 5e networks now common place and the increasingly popular Cat6 systems capable of supporting data transfer rates of up to 10GB. Orchid has the specialist knowledge and equipment required to install systems to the most exacting standards.

Orchid Install Enhanced Category 5 and Category 6 structured cabling systems using products from recognised vendors such as Molex and Excel. Orchid are authorised Molex and Excel installers with fully qualified and certified cabling engineers, providing you with a 25 years network cabling product warranty on all installations.

All network outlets are fully tested and certified using FLUKE DSP/DTX cable testers. A Full copy of the test results are provided upon the successful completion of the cabling installation.

This ensures a level of quality is always achieved and you can guarantee the levels of performance required across your computer network.

All projects are managed and installed by our technical account managers and cabling services manager to the highest possible standards. No matter how large or small your requirement may be or whether you are in Derby or Scotland, Orchid can provide a network cabling solution that suits you.

Optical Fibre Links & Termination

With traditional Cat5e cabling it is only possible for each cable run to be a maximum of 90 metres in length. In addition to this, Cat5e cable is copper based and is not advised to be ran outdoors and under no circumstances should it be laid next to mains cables etc. Under certain circumstances this can cause a considerable problem; however with optical fibre cable only transmitting a light signal, it overcomes all of these difficulties and is completely unaffected by electrical interference and the short distances supported by traditional copper based cabling.

For example the majority of network backbone links are either between buildings or floors; therefore the distances between these can be from a few hundred metres all the way up to being kilometers apart. This is not a problem for optical fibre installations as standard network fibre modules will transmit up to 2km and can go much further with enhanced hardware modules.

Orchid has considerable experience in installing fibre optical cable. Whether it be a small run between floors, or a 24 core fibre linking buildings together, Orchid has the expertise to ensure you will get the quality of service desired.

Our experienced engineers can design your backbone from the ground up or simply advise as to the best way forward for expansion. Utilising a Fluke DSP4300 we will provide full test results for each individual core and on the more complex installations we can also provide full OTDR results if desired.

CCTV systems used to be complicated and overpriced systems that also tied you into a specific provider with maintenance agreements for many years to come.

Analogue based utilizing optical lens technology and time lapse video recorders; it is an ineffective technology and is now becoming increasingly dated.

Orchid supply's, installs and provides support for the Mobotix IP based CCTV range of security cameras which overcomes these hurdles. With solid state technology and digital lens configurations there are no moving parts to fail. Also in conjunction with power over Ethernet technology, a simple cat5e link is all that is required to power the unit.

Coming in a variety of guises you can choose from single lens configurations, to night vision, fisheye and macro lens etc.

The Mobotix CCTV security solution really is a system that can be used by anybody. With no bespoke software to install and manage, everything is out of the box. The configuration and usage is handled through a web browser so you can operate the system with any desktop pc or even a handheld PDA if you are on the move.

Due to the nature of the product it can also be viewed and operated over an internet link at remote locations. This provides a wealth of opportunities, for example if you had the system installed at work, should an alarm alert occur you would have the opportunity to check the live CCTV images straight away.

Should you require further information or would like to see the system in action; Orchid can provide a full demonstration. Running the Mobotix system in-house enables us to show you exactly how it works in the real world.

Audio Visual / Whiteboard & Projector installations

With the ever increasing drop in prices of plasmas, projectors and interactive whiteboards; Orchid's AV installation services have grown from strength to strength.

Orchid has extensive experience in this arena. Whether you require a straight forward interactive whiteboard/projector setup or a fully managed and integrated AV solution channeling the signals throughout your entire building, Orchid can help.

Predominantly working in education in relation to interactive whiteboard and projector systems, we are fully aware of the LEA guidelines with regards to the installation of these systems. This is now becoming more prevalent across the UK, being imperative that a full structural survey is performed ensuring that all health and safety guidelines are met and the system is installed to regulation.

As each installation is completely different; Orchid provides a consultant on-site free of charge to conduct a full survey and ascertain your exact requirements.

The Mobotix CCTV security solution really is a system that can be used by anybody. With no bespoke software to install and manage, everything is out of the box. The configuration and usage is handled through a web browser so you can operate the system with any desktop pc or even a handheld PDA if you are on the move.

Once the site survey is complete, a proposal will be drafted and provided, detailing the work to be undertaken and our proposed installation methods etc.

With Orchid being able to provide the entire solution from procurement of the AV hardware to complete installation and training, you can be sure that a quality and cost effective system will be supplied everytime.

Wireless Networking / Point to point Links

Orchid has extensive experience in the wireless arena. Although wireless network devices are very common place now, it is imperative that any wireless installation is correctly specified and evaluated prior to installation.

Orchid's experienced network consultants can provide free of charge site surveys to ensure the coverage you require is achieved. Taking into account estimated usage levels and the actual physicality's of the building itself; in conjunction with the use of test equipment, we can ensure that the system quoted will work to specification.

It is also important when installing a wireless network that security considerations are taken into account. For example, out of the box most wireless access points are completely open and unsecured. This means that anybody with a wireless device could connect to your network and access your network resources and files. Orchid's consultants will explain the variety of security procedures that can be put in place and advise as to the best method of ensure that your network is safe from unwelcome intruders.

In addition to this, Orchid has considerable experience in providing wireless building to building links. This can be achieved via a variety of methods, the most popular being microwave connections, or for short runs standard wi-fi links. These solutions can provide a very cost effective method of connecting remote locations to your existing network. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact your Orchid account manager.

Network Design and Consultancy

Is your network running incredibly slow or regularly hanging and crashing. If so your network infrastructure could be buckling under the strain. Orchid's experienced and accredited engineers are able to analyze, test the load on your network and provide full concise reports detailing any problems you may have.

Orchid's range of test equipment can tell where your network is failing or alternatively whether certain areas are under a severe load. With these details our consultants will advise on areas that may require upgrading or whether your backbone is capable of handling the traffic imposed upon it.

Alleviating the issues surrounding the network infrastructure will enable you to concentrate on the physical equipment connected to it such as network servers, firewalls etc. The performance of your physical network is an area often overlooked, however this should be your first port of call in any process of elimination with your network issues.

Alleviating the issues surrounding the network infrastructure will enable you to concentrate on the physical equipment connected to it such as network servers, firewalls etc. The performance of your physical network is an area often overlooked, however this should be your first port of call in any process of elimination with your network issues.

Network Fault Finding

Maintaining a computer network is a worry that all businesses encompass throughout day to day life. At Orchid we provide fault finding solutions which will assist your business in relaxing a little. Whether you have a small problem such as a cat5e outlet not working, or a larger problem such as intermittent failing fibre, we at Orchid Business Computing are here to help.

By using certified experienced engineering teams and the latest FLUKE technology we are able to diagnose most cable faults and more often then not fix them.

All you need to do is either call us or log your concerns. We’ll contact you, go through your needs and where necessary despatch a team to your business as quickly as we can.

Fault found, problem solved!