20+ years of network architecture expertise — from strategy to delivery, shaping the future of telecoms infrastructure.
End-to-end architecture design for complex telecoms networks. From access to core, we build scalable, resilient infrastructure blueprints tailored to your operational requirements and growth trajectory.
Strategy · DesignVendor-agnostic guidance navigating the technology landscape. We help carriers make informed decisions on platforms, partners, and programmes — reducing risk and accelerating time-to-value.
Advisory · PlanningExperienced programme oversight from inception to go-live. We bridge technical teams and executive stakeholders, ensuring complex network transformation programmes are delivered on time and in budget.
Delivery · ExecutionRigorous evaluation of network assets, architectures, and technical proposals. Invaluable for M&A activity, vendor assessments, and investment decisions requiring deep telecoms expertise.
Analysis · RiskDeep expertise in IP/MPLS core design, routing protocols, and peering strategy. We architect scalable backbone networks with future-proof capacity planning for growing traffic demands.
IP · MPLS · BGPFrom FTTP to fixed wireless, we design access network architectures for maximum coverage and operational efficiency. Specialising in FTTP rollouts, DOCSIS upgrades, and hybrid access strategies.
Access · FTTP · FWA
With over 20 years at the forefront of network architecture, Simon Beevers has shaped telecoms infrastructure for some of the UK's leading carriers. His career spans the full journey of modern telecoms — from early broadband rollouts through to today's FTTP and 5G era.
Simon founded Dark Studios Consulting to bring that depth of experience directly to operators who need clear thinking, practical design, and hands-on delivery leadership — without the overhead of large consultancy firms.
He works across the full technical stack: from executive strategy through to detailed network design, always keeping operational reality front and centre.