Network chronology

The technical evolution of Arsenal Football Club

Written by Lara Williams

  • Four years later, the club started to introduce IT systems, including an IBM Unix server and dumb terminals.
  • Arsenal started introducing networks alongside the explosion of PCs. The club eventually ended up with a substantial desktop network at Highbury.
  • Farmer was given the opportunity to enhance resilience and performance of the network via new IT infrastructure at the Emirates stadium.

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