Telecommunications Provider Gains Govt;s TaaS Endorsement
Innovative Telecommunications Provider Gains Governments TaaS Endorsement
Auckland, 15 February – The
largest private New Zealand-owned video conferencing network
provider for healthcare in Australasia, has just been
awarded panel status in the latest round of the
government’s Telecommunications-as-a-Service (TaaS)
endorsements. Vivid Solutions Ltd (VSL) who also service the
Department of Corrections is now accredited to expand its
service enabling other government agencies easier access to
competitive and enhanced interconnectivity between
departments and customers.
Chief Executive Simon Hayden
says being listed is recognition of their ability to
competitively deliver quality services, security and
infrastructure to the public sector.
“Digital advances and network upgrades in telecommunications are continuously evolving,” says Hayden.
“In the next decade it is going to become crucial for government agencies to manage the integration, increased traffic and mobility of their workforce, customers and stakeholders. We are dynamic and agile which allows us to respond quickly to changes in technology and the modern needs of a government agency.”
The TaaS panel allows more than 200 government agencies to access a range of accredited cross- telecommunications and managed security services. VSL is one of a dozen IT services companies added in the panel’s latest expansion.
Born out of the need for
paediatricians at Auckland’s Starship Hospital to conduct
face-to-face video conference consultations with their young
patients throughout New Zealand, VSL has been at the
forefront of telecommunications in the health sector for
over a decade. Today all 20 District Health Boards across
the country use the company’s services, as do correctional
facilities, social support groups and not-for-profit
organisations.
“Our flexibility allows us to deliver
high-spec state-of-the-art bespoke solutions or standardised
connectivity at the lowest possible cost,” says Hayden.
“With approved TaaS status VSL can now offer its solutions
directly to all government departments without having to
tender, saving time and money for all parties involved. For
a team of passionate people, this is a wonderful example of
Government supporting a wider network of New Zealand
businesses.”
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