NEWS
BT, NSSL
Global and
Viasat form
alliance
to deliver
innovation
in UK MOD
satellite
capabilities
Industry-leading global communications
companies, BT, NSSL Global and Viasat
UK, a subsidiary of Viasat, have announced
an alliance to deliver critical defence satellite
communications (SATCOM) services and
support modernisation of the UK’s defence
and space sectors. The alliance has come
together to respond to major UK MOD
programmes, including bidding for the
‘Service Delivery Wrap’ (SDW) component
of Skynet 6, a MOD SATCOM programme
that is expected to be awarded in 2022. The
alliance will provide fully managed best-inclass
SATCOM solutions.
Google Cloud and Telefónica
partner to accelerate Digital
Transformation for Spanish
businesses
In addition to supporting current MOD
programmes, the alliance is strongly
positioned to contribute to the developing
UK agenda around defence and space
technologies. The alliance provides
leadership in SATCOM, cybersecurity, service
delivery, tactical networking, Artificial
Intelligence and emerging technologies.
All three companies bring exceptionally
strong track records in working with the
MOD and other defence and government
organisations around the world.
Ed Stainton, Director of Major Government,
BT, said: “The combined strengths of
this new alliance will bring leading edge
technical expertise to the MOD across
maritime, air, land, space and cyber
environments. We will build on a strong
innovation culture and access to best-ofbreed
technologies to work collaboratively
with our alliance partners, to deliver militarygrade,
mission-critical communications
services to the MOD and other government
departments. For BT, this is an example of
how we are striving to do the best for our
customers and for our country.”
To meet the growing technology
needs of Spanish businesses, Google
Cloud and Telefónica are announcing a
new partnership to foster the country’s
Digital Transformation and advance 5G
mobile Edge Computing. As part of this
agreement, Google Cloud has announced
its plans to open a new cloud region
in Spain that will leverage Telefonica’s
Madrid region infrastructure.
The acceleration of Spain’s Digital
Transformation and the proliferation
of 5G technologies for consumers and
businesses alike are key growth engines
for the economy. Spain needs enterprises
and public organisations of all sizes
to be ready to embrace present and
future digital challenges and to do so,
these businesses need an agile, scalable,
secure and resilient telecommunications
infrastructure. This strong technology
backbone will allow easy access to new
innovations that will accelerate business
development, complete with investments
in technological solutions.
Telefónica Tech’s cloud business will
reinforce its multi-cloud strategy
worldwide with joint marketing plans
in order to offer its customers a
comprehensive solution, which, together
with security and communications, will
allow companies to enjoy a unique and
comprehensive experience.
The partnership also marks the significance
and relevance of cloud computing for
the future of the telecommunications
industry. Telefónica’s strong infrastructure
combined with Google Cloud’s mobile
Edge platform will deliver reliable and
value-added 5G services to Spanish
businesses and consumers.
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