Supply Chain World Volume 11, Issue 5 October 2024 | Page 94

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providers to support the development of next-phase technologies like DMR and smart grids . As demand grows for data centers and broadcast facilities , Magdalene is growing its telemetry network and smart grid services , as well as enhancing its highspeed optical transmission solutions .
In February 2024 , Magdalene announced it was awarded two National Grid contracts to deliver critical communications services across England and Wales . The project includes supporting and maintaining the National Grid Operational Telecom Network ( OpTel ) infrastructure , which is essential to the safe , secure , reliable , and economic operation of the electricity transmission network .
As part of the contract , which lasts until 2035 , Magdalene will deliver a transformative network upgrade to future-proof the current network and maximize the reuse of existing
Softcat
is one of the UK ’ s leading technology solutions businesses , specialising in IT infrastructure and providing corporate and public sector clients with a range of advanced workplace , datacentre , networking and security solutions .
We ’ re proud to partner with Magdelene and support their customers with their technology needs .
For more information , please visit : www . softcat . com
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