Lucent NetworkCare Professional Services engaged PMT staff to provide project management for engineering, network electronics and Systimax wiring installation for the network infrastructure upgrade. Using a four-phased approach, the team successfully planned, designed and implemented a state-of-the-art hierarchical data network, connecting over 6,000 users at thirty different nationwide locations. This included partnering with Cisco Systems, PacBell Network Integration Services, and Telecom Distribution Services Company. The project included planning and implementation of new network electronics and network management hardware and software, as well as installation of a complete new wiring infrastructure including fiber and Cat5 wiring. PMT staff successfully completed the implementation of this $15 million, complex data network project on time and on budget without any disruption of service for this major publisher. This network will enable LA Times to streamline the production process and cut operating expenses.