Supply of VDI Software and Hardware Solution to West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority
West Midlands Fire Service · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of VDI Software and Hardware Solution to West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority
Awarded 31 Jul 2017
Awarded31 Jul 2017
Value£99,880.00
SupplierInsight Direct (UK) Ltd
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryIT & Software
Ended 4y 4mo ago4y 12mo term
Awarded 31 July 2017Expired 19 July 2022
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West Midlands Fire Service awarded a contract to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd for a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) software and hardware solution to replace station-based PCs.
The procurement covers server hardware to support 240 VDI task workers with built-in resilience, valued at AUD 99,880.
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