Black Pearl Computing Ltd.

Black Pearl Computing Ltd. has successfully completed a large number of computer network projects. Some are listed here:

Ben Simon Publications

LAN installation, Internet set-up and training.

BC Council for International Cooperation

Design and implementation of a LAN with dial-in/dial-out capabilities.

Camera Ready Graphics

Design and installation of LAN and systems for graphics production house. Needs assessment study. Install and upgrade systems for full color pre-press.

C.U.S.O.

Troubleshooting, installation and implementation of small LocalTalk LAN with dial-out capabilities.

Flynn Brothers Publishing

Initial LAN installation, software and hardware troubleshooting. Additions to production house LAN and support for dial-in/dial-out capabilities.

Gidden Industries

Needs assessment, LAN/WAN design, specification, installation, implementation and maintenance for 3 locations in Victoria. Macintosh, Windows, LocalTalk, Ethernet, demand PPP connectivity to other locations. Planning LAN and WAN expansion to include remaining 20 stores in BC and Alberta.

Glenlyon Norfolk Private Schools

LAN trouble-shooting and modifications. New Ethernet LAN installation in all three Libraries. New Ethernet LAN in Lab at Junior Boys Campus. Troubleshooting.

Island View Freezer

LAN for PO system, counter and financial stations.

Media Magic Recording Studio

Design, installation and implementation of Ethernet LAN supporting Macintosh, Windows and Silicon Graphics terminals in the music studio.

Pacific Treking

Needs assessment, new Ethernet LAN installation.

Province of BC Land Use Coordination Office

Network run-up, trouble-shooting, and monitoring.

Saanich Tribal School

Macintosh network troubleshooting.

Sanctuary Woods

Network troubleshooting; LAN evaluation; LAN upgrading and reconfiguration. Macintosh Novell, Ethernet, Internet.

School District 33 (Chilliwack) Fraser Valley Regional Correspondence School

Design of LAN with WAN connectivity.

School District 39 (Vancouver) Greater Vancouver Regional Correspondence School

Design, installation and implementation of LAN with WAN connectivity and dial in/out capabilities, Macintosh, LocalTalk, Ethernet and Token Ring. End-user training in Introduction, MS Word, FileMakerPro, MS Excel, Internet and Telecommunications.

School District 61 (Greater Victoria) Arbutus Junior

LAN trouble shooting. Network reconfiguration and installation of Macintosh LocalTalk. Needs assessment study. Support and maintenance.

School District 61 (Greater Victoria) Lambrick Park

Needs assessment and network design, acquisition recommendations, migration, run-up and testing. Macintosh, Novell, LocalTalk, Ethernet.

School District 61 (Greater Victoria) Mackenzie

Computer Purchasing Recommendations.

School District 61 (Greater Victoria) Mount Douglas

Needs Assessment and Technology Planning Recomendations (in 1994, 1997, and 2000). Design, installation and implementation of a network with 8 zones having WAN connectivity to Internet (via CLN) and dial in/out capabilities (PPP, ARAP). Ongoing support and troubleshooting as required.

School District 61 (Greater Victoria) Oak Bay

Network design for Macintosh and Windows computers.

School District 61 (Greater Victoria) Richmond

Computer Needs Assessment and Recommendations.

School District 61 (Greater Victoria) Reynolds

Computer Needs Assessment and Recommendations.

School District 61 (Greater Victoria) Rockheights

Computer Needs Assessment and Recommendations.

School District 61 (Greater Victoria) Rogers

Network Troubleshooting. Recommendations for remedial actions and network retrofit.

School District 61 (Greater Victoria) SJ Willis

Computer Systems Needs Assessment and Recommendations (including remote campuses at Warehouse, New Dimensions, and GAP), LAN Design, Run-up and Testing.

School District 61 (Greater Victoria) Spectrum

Purchasing Recommendations, Software Recommendations, Computer Needs Assessment and Recommendations.

School District 61 (Greater Victoria) Skills Now Projects

Planning, installation, and on-going support for FirstClass collaboration system currently serving over twenty schools in the Victoria School District, with the addition of more schools scheduled. Includes dial-in, gateways to other FirstClass sites and to Internet. Configuration and support for: PPP dial-in connections (two NetBlazers), and web, ftp, DNS, & SMTP servers. On-site support for school Career Centers, and SuccessMaker.

School District 61 (Greater Victoria) Torquay

Computer Needs Assessment and Recommendations.

School District 61 (Greater Victoria) Victoria High

Computer Troubleshooting and Recommendations. Computer Needs Assessment and Recommendations.

School District 62 (Sooke) Journey Middle

Design/installation of a LAN with WAN connectivity, dial-in/out capabilities.

School District 63 (Saanich) Bayside

Complete network repair (redo all cabling connections to standards and reconfigure topology).

School District 63 (Saanich) Keating

LAN troubleshooting, consulting.

School District 63 (Saanich) Physical Plant

LAN and WAN design, installation and maintenance.

School District 63 (Saanich) South Island Regional Correspondence School

Design, installation and implementation of LAN with WAN connectivity and dial in/out capabilities, Macintosh, LocalTalk and Ethernet, Internet connection through BCSC (2/94). Now named South Island Distance Education School, the installation of an Internet-based FirstClass server.

School District 65 (Duncan) Administration Offices

Needs assessment, LAN design for information systems infrastructure [including the Administration Offices and IBM RS/6000, District Resource Center, and Maintenance] plus district wide e-mail connectivity solution between the schools and the district offices.

School District 71 (Courtney) North Island Regional Correspondence School

Design, installation and implementation of small LAN with WAN connectivity and dial in/out capabilities, supporting Macintosh and IBM AS/400, LocalTalk, Ethernet and Token Ring.

School District 88 (Terrace) North Coast Regional Correspondence School

Design LAN with WAN connectivity.

Victoria Youth Detention Center (Pembroke School)

LAN troubleshooting, and consulting. Extensive network expansions throughout the secure facility. Support of server, workstations and network.