UNIVERSITY OF KEELE · Awarded contract
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Network Transformation Project: Core Networking, Security, and Monitoring Equipment for University of Keele

Awarded 08 Dec 2021

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Awarded08 Dec 2021
Value£1,744,473.95
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryIT & Software
Expires in 1mo5y term, 98% elapsed
Awarded 8 Dec 2021Expires 7 Dec 2026

University of Keele awarded a contract to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd for the Network Transformation Project, covering wired core networking equipment within the data centre, data centre networking, VPN and firewall services, security products, and network monitoring.

The contract value is AUD 1,744,473.95.

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