Provision of 1Gb Virgin Media Backup Line for Devon County Council's ISP Data Access Services
Devon County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of 1Gb Virgin Media Backup Line for Devon County Council's ISP Data Access Services
Awarded 30 Apr 2021
Awarded30 Apr 2021
Value£45,000.00
SupplierKcom
AgencyDevon County Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryTelecommunications
Ended 4y 6mo ago12mo term
Awarded 30 Apr 2021Expired 29 Apr 2022
About
Devon County Council awarded a contract to Kcom for the provision of a 1Gb Virgin Media backup line to support ISP data access services.
The contract, valued at AUD 45,000, addresses increased remote working capacity demands following a 400% rise in concurrent connections during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The backup line aims to enhance network resilience and support the council's front-line staff working from home.
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Provision of 1Gb Virgin Media Backup Line for Devon County Council's ISP Data Access Services
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