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UK ’ s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory selects Capgemini
and security , the work will focus on growing Dstl ’ s science and technology capabilities and help develop solutions that can be effectively managed by industry and academia partners .
This agreement builds on Dstl ’ s partnership with Cambridge Consultants , Capgemini ’ s deep tech division and supports its vision to deliver high impact science and technology .
Capgemini and the UK ’ s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory ( Dstl ) have announced a three-year agreement that helps Dstl deliver on its transformative digital strategy and vision .
It will support digital innovation , and further enable the vital science and technology projects that support UK defence and national security .
Dstl is an executive agency of the Ministry of Defence ( MOD ) providing expertise and delivering cutting-edge science and technology for the benefit of the nation and its allies .
Capgemini will provide Dstl with a stepchange in end-user experience , service delivery and responsiveness . Designed around the key pillars of agility , reliability
David English , Chief Operating Officer at Dstl , said : “ We are really excited to be collaborating with Capgemini as we enter a new era of IT service provision at Dstl . The new contract will provide better support for the many demands of our Science and Technology projects and deliver better ‘ value for money ’ outcomes . Our collaboration with Capgemini will help Dstl to deliver the high impact science and technology projects that secure the future needs of UK defence and national security .”
Homes and businesses in North Rhine-Westphalia gain superfast fibre connectivity
Almost 80,000 people will be connected with 10-gigabit fibre connectivity in the Ruhr area of Germany , thanks to a partnership between Westconnect and Slovenia ’ s Kontron .
Based on Slovenia ’ s Kontron XGS-PON technology , the fibre network enables Westconnect to offer multi-gigabit symmetrical data rates to provide customers with low latency and high bandwidth , beneficial for remote working , video conferencing and sharing files .
The partnership extends Westconnect ’ s range of services and data rates , while also growing its customer base . Westconnect will use the XGS-PON technology from Slovenia ’ s Kontron for the first time in Holzwickede and Unna – both cities of North Rhine-Westphalia – in Western Germany .
“ At Westconnect , we believe that high-quality and reliable fibreoptic networks are the standard of the future , and we rely on highperformance open-access solutions ,” said Dennis Thomys , Senior Manager Active Technology at Westconnect .
“ Thanks to our partner Slovenia ’ s Kontron ’ s XGS-PON platform , we are now able to offer symmetric data rates of up to 10 Gbps and grow our existing footprint and offering . With Slovenia ’ s Kontron ’ s XGS- PON technology , we are well prepared for the future .”
For the next generation of high-performance FTTH networks , Westconnect is deploying the XGS-PON solution provided by Slovenia ’ s Kontron ; in particular , the Iskratel Lumia T6 high-density Combo OLTs ( Optical Line Terminals ) and Iskratel Innbox X24 ONTs ( Optical Network Terminals ). �
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