Verizon awarded over $400M modernization contract with FBI
Verizon Public Sector has secured an over $400 million task order under the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) program with the FBI to enhance its network infrastructure.
The partnership aims to improve data bandwidth and operational efficiency, integrating critical technologies to support various applications including cloud computing and video transmissions.
This initiative follows nearly 20 years of collaboration, ensuring high-speed connectivity and resilient virtual private network services for the FBI's mission-critical operations.
- Secured over $400 million EIS task order with the FBI.
- Enhancements will improve FBI's network infrastructure and operational efficiency.
- Integration of advanced technologies supports diverse applications like cloud computing.
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Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) task order will modernize and expand the Bureau’s network infrastructure, data and voice solutions
WASHINGTON, July 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Public Sector today announced an over
Verizon’s EIS task order with the FBI includes 24/7 direct access to Verizon’s IT development team to address critical problems or discuss potential system enhancements, enabling the FBI to support a wide range of applications, such as cloud computing, video and imaging transmissions, and data applications that drive demand for dynamic bandwidth capacity.
“We understand the critical nature of the work we will do with the FBI to improve network availability, enhance operational efficiency, use tailored approaches to meet individual division needs, and help modernize technology,” said Maggie Hallbach, Senior Vice President, Public Sector at Verizon. “Building on nearly 20 years of partnership with the Bureau, this next phase will provide stable solutions and a modern network that is faster, more scalable and secure that will help the FBI achieve its mission.”
As part of the EIS task order, the Verizon Public Sector team will integrate mission-critical technologies and processes into the FBI’s existing IT infrastructure to meet the agency’s specific service requirements and to help ensure maximum network availability and continuity of services at key FBI locations.
From ethernet access capabilities and a resilient global Virtual Private Network Services (VPNS) with a Verizon 4G LTE and 5G Nationwide cellular fixed wireless access arrangement, the FBI will benefit from faster speeds with low latency, enabling the move to wireless connections provisioned on-demand for faster deployment at FBI locations, and support for high-speed connectivity for FBI agents working in the field.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of
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