There are many functional layers necessary to provide a complete business solution.  The environments connecting each layer place different demands on the network systems that connect them and a close coupling to the applications they are supporting is required for efficient manufacturing and business operation.

Aston Dane has extensive knowledge of the technology and application of these network systems and is well positioned to provide independent consultancy on the most suitable for

We have partner relations with best in class suppliers to ensure quality and cost effective integrated network solutions.

Our thorough knowledge and project applications experience of structured communications systems across many manufacturing environments, including hazardous areas, using different networks and media, ensure we are most able to meet your needs in terms of cost / performance and reliability.

Aston Dane has been established in the Utilities sector for many years and is well positioned to meet its requirements for wide area telemetry schemes.  We have installed corporate data management systems capable of handling hundreds of thousands of data points in near real time through high performance distributed database networks.  

Our Network Infrastructure Services may include one or many of the following:    

• Full Design & Implementation
• Device/Field Layer Networks typically including HART™, DeviceNet™ and Foundation Fieldbus™
• Control Layer Networks including ControlNet™, Modbus™ and Profibus™
• Manufacturing/Enterprise Layer Fast Ethernet TCP IP
• Windows NT/2000™ client/server
• SQL Server & Data Management
• Email and messaging systems
• LAN/WAN & Internet connectivity
• Internet/Extranet/Intranet design
• Website strategy & design
• Firewall security & encryption protection
• Migration from Novell/Unix to NT
• Integrated MS Office Applications