Armagh Monaghan Corridor Goes Digital with the help of WesternConnect Challenge In 2000, Monaghan and Armagh councils came together to create a virtual link between offices on both sides of the border. WesternConnect was commissioned by the Armagh Monaghan Digital Corridor (AMDC) to undertake a feasibility study for this project. The objective of the study was to provide recommendations on how to create a truly digital corridor to linking businesses in the two centres and create a world class digital hub in the border region. Solution WesternConnect was contracted to carry out an extensive research and consultation process to assess telecoms status of the two areas and to identify the potential solutions that would meet the AMDC's business and technical requirements. Consultants from WesternConnect proposed the implementation of a Broadband Access service which would provide companies along the corridor with sufficient bandwidth based on their projected business growth. WesternConnect invited network operators to submit proposals and costs to develop telecommunications services in the area. These proposals were evaluated by the WesternConnect team for their technical viability, cost effectiveness, scalability and sustainability. As part of the engagement, WesternConnect developed a detailed action plan for the AMDC and provided them with a comprehensive funding application to secure the resources required to complete the project. Achievements The Armagh Monaghan Digital Corridor is currently securing the funding required to complete the recommendations made by WesternConnect. The AMDC will have a Broadband connection in place by Q4 2004 Customer Satisfaction "The WesternConnect team have provided invaluable industry expertise and consultancy support to AMDC since our inception. I consider them to be an integral part of our development moving forward" Bernard Conlon, Business Development Manager, AMDC