The MOD (Ministry of Defence) has awarded IT services company Atos with a leadership position in coordinating defence communication network services (DCNS).

Atos as a MOD strategic partner will lead a team consisting of several other companies to deliver communication services with support from the MOD’s information services programme (ISS).

The new service is expected to generate cost savings alongside increased flexibility aimed at supporting UK armed forces services throughout global operations.

The contract itself is valued at £25 million over three years, with a clause for an extension to seven years if desirable.

“The Atos Team solution brings world class commercial best practice in delivering information and communications, set within a comprehensive understanding of the operational and business needs of Defence”, said Commodore Jamie Hay, Head of the UK MoD ISS Programme Team.

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