Kcom first to achieve PSN Service Provider certification for its Managed WAN
Certification builds on Kcom’s position in the PSN market
London, 11 June 2012: Kcom, the leading provider of managed communication services, today announces that it is the first organisation that the Cabinet Office has awarded a PSN Service Provider certification to, for its Managed Wide Area Network (WAN) solution.
The compliance programme is the next step in the Government’s plans to develop a PSN operating model that gives public sector organisations the confidence they are procuring a solution that meets the required standards of service and security.
Kcom was awarded the certification following a year-long auditing process which verified that its technology and service met the required standards. Its Managed WAN solution offers public sector organisations the assurance that they can securely share services over the network because it is built on an ITIL Version 3 Framework. Managed WAN is the first of a number of services that Kcom has submitted to be assessed for compliance.
“We’re delighted to be the first organisation to achieve PSN Service Provider certification for our Managed WAN service,” said Afshin Attari, Director of Public Sector & Public Services Networks at Kcom. “We’re committed to providing the best solutions for PSNs in the market and the Cabinet Office’s recognition of our Managed WAN service, as well as our recent award to the PSN Connectivity Framework Agreement, recognises our investment and focus in this area.”
Kcom’s Managed WAN solution is currently being deployed in PSNs for Staffordshire County Council, Dorset County Council and for the East Midlands PSN (emPSN), three out of the four PSNs procured to date. Securing additional PSN contracts will be a key area of focus for Kcom in 2012.
About Kcom
For multi-site organisations with complex business challenges, Kcom is the communication services provider that delivers a world-class customer experience.
Our talented team of communications experts draws on decades of experience to deliver innovative communication services and solutions that ensure you achieve your business objectives, improve your business performance, and have time to create tomorrow.
With Kcom it’s personal. Our people are innovative, practical and above all, passionate about delivering an excellent service to you. They’ll go the extra mile to truly understand your unique challenges, so they can deliver just what you need. You get the reassurance and capability of working with an established partner, coupled with the attentive, flexible and personalised service that normally typifies the smaller providers. At Kcom, you get the best of both worlds.
About Public Services Network
The Public Services Network (PSN) is the foundation for the Government ICT Strategy. PSN will substantially reduce the cost of communication services across UK Government and enable new, joined-up and shared public services for the benefit of citizens. PSN is creating one logical network, based on industry standards, and a more open and competitive ICT marketplace at the heart of UK Public Sector.
