Verizon to upgrade SD-WAN at 49 National Labor Relations Board locations

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Verizon has secured a $4 million task-order agreement with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) under the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contract. The deal involves upgrading and reconfiguring SD-WAN at all 48 NLRB branch offices and headquarters. Verizon will also provide new distributed security infrastructure and cloud hosting services.

This win reinforces Verizon's position as a leading EIS service provider for federal agencies. The company's SD-WAN offering enables organizations to create application-driven, agile, and secure networks while controlling costs. Verizon recently announced a similar 1,000-site rollout for the Commonwealth of Virginia in April.

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• Secured a $4 million contract with NLRB
• Strengthens Verizon's position as a leading EIS provider for federal agencies
• Expands Verizon's SD-WAN services in the public sector

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon today announced a new Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) contract with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), an independent federal agency tasked with protecting the rights of private sector employees. Under the terms of the $4 million task-order agreement, Verizon is set to re-configure and upgrade NLRB’s Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) at all 48 branch offices and at HQ. Additionally, Verizon’s solution includes new distributed security infrastructure and cloud hosting services.

“The NLRB win reaffirms Verizon’s market position as the premier provider of EIS services to federal agencies,” said Michael Adams, Associate Vice President, Federal Civilian Business at Verizon. “This win speaks to the quality of our solutions as well as to the fantastic relationship we have developed with the NLRB. Key to our success is our ability to create meaningful customer relationships that enable us to tailor our solutions to specific needs.”

Verizon’s SD-WAN offering enables organizations to install application-driven, agile and secure networks. A software-defined wide area network helps these organizations meet the demands of smooth application performance while controlling costs.

Among Verizon’s latest SD-WAN contracts in the public sector is a 1,000-site rollout for the Commonwealth of Virginia, announced in April.

Click here for more information on SD-WAN and other Verizon Public Sector solutions.

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FAQ

What is the value of Verizon's new contract with NLRB?

Verizon's new contract with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is valued at $4 million.

How many NLRB locations will Verizon upgrade with SD-WAN?

Verizon will upgrade SD-WAN at 49 National Labor Relations Board locations, including 48 branch offices and the headquarters.

What services will Verizon provide to NLRB under the new contract?

Verizon will reconfigure and upgrade SD-WAN, provide new distributed security infrastructure, and offer cloud hosting services to NLRB.

Has Verizon (VZ) secured any other recent SD-WAN contracts in the public sector?

Yes, Verizon recently announced a 1,000-site SD-WAN rollout for the Commonwealth of Virginia in April 2024.