Verizon lands $78M digital modernization contract with Naval District Washington
Verizon Public Sector has secured a $78 million task order with Naval District Washington to transition their legacy voice platform to a hosted Internet Protocol Voice Service (IPVS).
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Verizon Public Sector has secured a $78 million task order with Naval District Washington to transition their legacy voice platform to a hosted Internet Protocol Voice Service (IPVS). This initiative, part of the federal government’s Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract, reinforces Verizon's position as a leader in public sector digital transformation. Key tasks include staffing crucial roles for cybersecurity and IT support at their Regional Operations Center, enhancing public safety operations and network reliability.
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- Awarded $78 million task order with Naval District Washington.
- Transition from legacy TDM voice platform to IPVS improves efficiency.
- Strengthens Verizon's standing in federal contracts, building on recent wins.
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Public Sector has been awarded a
“Verizon’s managed and professional services capabilities are leading the way when it comes to the federal government’s transition from legacy infrastructure to the indispensable partnership and innovative solutions Verizon delivers,” said Jennifer Chronis, Senior Vice President of Public Sector at Verizon. “This award builds on our recent wins with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Labor, and serves as another example of how Verizon is the market leader when it comes to public sector digital transformation.”
In addition to transitioning NDW to IPVS, Verizon will also be staffing crucial positions at their Regional Operations Center, which is a key part of their public safety mission. These Verizon personnel will help handle and track catastrophic events and will also staff positions critical to maintaining NDW’s regional cybersecurity accreditation. Other IT support includes Application Intrusion Detection, Network Engineering and Risk Management Framework (RMF) Validation.
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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