Communications provider Cable&Wireless Worldwide, has signed an £82m five and a half year global telecoms framework contract with the UK Government, consisting of a highly resilient global network and a suite of advanced IP services.
Under the contract, the network and infrastructure from C&W Worldwide will run a global network of over 200 Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates in more than 160 countries and dependencies.
The company said that the contract will save the taxpayer £90m and will help reduce the flight emissions and travel costs to the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) through an increased use of reliable video conferencing.
Advanced IP services on offer will enable FCO staff to share information and operate more efficiently, through the re-use of existing C&W Worldwide shared services.
The company has also appointed Brian Woodford as managing director of Public Sector & Partners, to lead the division in partnering the UK government to assist it with its efficiency drives.
Working with a number of government bodies and departments, Brian will be responsible for strengthening the business’ success and growth in the public arena.
This will include working with customers on solutions that offer cost savings and business efficiencies, such as managed video conferencing and fixed mobile convergence which converges fixed and mobile phones, making mobile calls made in the office free.
Before joining C&W Worldwide, Brain was associated with TATA Consultancy Services over the last four years. Prior to this, Brian worked for BT Global Services with responsibility for growing its business in Europe.
