Delivering network solutions for the Public Sector

The public sector – a drive for best value

Public sector organisations are under constant scrutiny from stakeholders to achieve maximum value for money, driving many to seek the option of controlling their own dedicated fibre network.

Organisations of all types – in central or local government, health or education – face a huge growth in data traffic. They need a network that offers a secure solution, offers value over time and delivers shared service opportunities.

A new paradigm – shared services

Public policy initiatives are driving data growth, leading to planned use of shared service infrastructure at local and regional levels, aggregating traffic to achieve best value. These shared service networks can deliver cost reductions and aid regeneration of areas by enabling local access.

Challenging the traditional model

In this climate, being able to control your own dedicated fibre network is proving to be a more cost effective option than the traditional telco model of leasing managed bandwidth.

With this new model, customers can control their cost and growth profiles, upgrading simply and efficiently with the freedom to create the platform that best fits their requirements.

These network characteristics are vital for a public sector managing the paradox of increasing demands for front line services with back office budgets under constant scrutiny and constraint. With public sector networks now as bandwidth-hungry as any in the private sector, they have an increasing need for both capacity and coverage.

Previously capacity has been bought in chunks, but now, with the alternative of controlling their own dark fibre network, organisations can look to bring connectivity needs in-house and save money – controlling costs whilst increasing capacity.