The main objective of the project was to design and implement a network environment for research and development purposes for the Aluminium of Greece, HITEC and CTI. The network aimed in facilitating knowledge transfer between the research institutions and the companies participating in the project. CTI was responsible for presentation of an analytical study of available network administration software products based on a requirements analysis, selection of the product based on the specifications produced, implementation and operation of the network administration environment in the Aluminium of Greece. Also CTI was responsible for training the technical staff of the company in the administration of the relevant software.