Verizon Business has entered into an agreement to manage and secure all aspects of the US Army Reserve Command’s internet protocol network in the continental US.
The agreement, which covers one year and four optional one-year extensions, expands Verizon Business’ relationship with the agency. Under the agreement, Verizon will manage and secure the agency’s entire network, including components such as routers, local area network (LAN) switches, firewalls and private branch exchange (PBX) equipment.
As part of the agreement, Verizon Business will monitor and secure the network which links 950 sites and 55,000 users from the company’s Government Network Operations and Security Center (GNOSC). In addition to network management and security services, the company will also provide services and network monitoring to help address the Army’s information assurance security guidelines governing the networking environment, software and hardware.
The company said that the GNOSC will manage the Army Reserve Command’s network operations round-the-clock. By shifting day to day management to Verizon Business and consolidating existing managed services contracts under one agreement, the command will be able to control costs while maintaining flexibility to add new sites as operational needs evolve.
Susan Zeleniak, group president of Verizon Federal, said: “Whether it is training soldiers or defending our nation, Verizon Business’ expertise and technology are helping the Army Reserve Command meet its missions. With private IP services in a fully managed network environment, Verizon Business can help the Army Reserve Command meet its current and future operational requirements with confidence while holding the line on operating costs.”
