Janet Picks Exponential-e

LONDON -- Exponential-e, the next-generation network and cloud applications provider, has been selected by JANET (UK) for their supplier framework for data transmission services. The framework is a four year agreement with selected suppliers to provide the education and research network with services which include leased circuits, dark fibre, wide-area Ethernet and xDSL. The framework’s value is approximately £80m.

JANET is the network dedicated to the needs of education and research in the UK. The JANET network connects UK universities, FE Colleges, Research Councils, Specialist Colleges and Adult and Community Learning providers. It also provides connections between the Regional Broadband Consortia to facilitate the DfES initiative for a national schools’ network. Over 18 million end-users are currently served by the JANET network.

JANET(UK) is government funded, with the primary aim of providing and developing a network infrastructure that meets the needs of the education and research communities.

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