BAE Systems, AT&T, Sprint-Nextel, Verizon Ink DoD Contracts
According to the Department of Defense, “BAE Systems was awarded an $11,014,052 firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is for the acquisition of 390 L-Rod aluminum bar armor kits, associated bracketry required for kit installation, and field service representative support outside the contiguous United States, for the RG-31 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle on the base obligation [...]
Kerry Bailey on Verizon Business’ ‘Leadership Quadrant’ Placement
Verizon Business was placed in the “Leaders quadrant” in the new report “Magic Quadrant for Communications Outsourcing and Professional Services, North America” by Gartner Inc. According to Verizon, “Gartner examined 17 U.S.-based providers of IT services for business communications systems – including both fixed and mobile connectivity. Specific IT services evaluated include maintenance and support, [...]
Qwest to Stop Wireless Service on October 31
Qwest International Inc. will stop providing wireless phone service on Oct. 31, as the company seeks to exit from the wireless business. Last year, the company began transitioning its wireless customer base to Verizon Wireless, and last month, Qwest said that over 75% of its wireless customer base had migrated to the Verizon Wireless network. Last week, Qwest announced [...]
Verizon Business Wins $140M Networx Universal Task Order
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has awarded Verizon Business with a $140 million Neworx Universal task order. Under the contract, Verizon will manage the network services and help develop and manage the SSA Enterprise-Wide Network Infrastructure (SSANet). The company will also direct the transition to a modern IP platform based off of the SSANet multiprotocol [...]
Verizon Renews $140M-Potential Social Security Administration Contract
Verizon has signed a contract set to expire in 2017 with the US Social Security Administration worth up to $140 million if all options are exercised. Verizon, the largest communications provider to the US government, will renew its partnership with the SSA by providing IP Addresses and data services through the SSA’s Enterprise-Wide Network Infrastructure (SSANet). Verizon [...]
