26 September 2017
Comprising more than 30,000ft2 of office space, the landmark building has achieved a Wired Certified Silver rating for its technology infrastructure.
The Pearl is the first building in Newcastle to be certified under WiredScore’s international digital connectivity rating scheme.
Comprising more than 30,000ft2 of office space, the building has achieved a Wired Certified Silver rating for its technology infrastructure which is now said to rank as among the UK’s best.
For example, Vodafone, Virgin and Openreach are present in The Pearl, allowing tenants to choose and negotiate the service that best suits their connectivity needs. WiredScore says the building also offers “ample” capacity to accommodate more cabling installations to support tenants’ future needs. Furthermore, to speed up broadband installation when tenants move in, the property owner – Hermes Investment Management – has all the necessary wayleave agreements on file.
William Newton, president and EMEA director, WiredScore, says: “Hermes has made a great investment in the digital infrastructure of The Pearl to ensure that it is a beacon of connectivity in the North East.”
WiredScore currently certifies office buildings across the US, UK, France and Ireland, rating them for their infrastructure, connectivity and technological capacity. After launching in New York City in 2013, it came to the UK in October 2015 with endorsement from the then Mayor of London to boost the capital’s digital connectivity. (Also see ‘The Shard accredited as one of the best buildings for connectivity’, News, Sep 2016).
