THUS Wins Scottish Deal

GLASGOW -- THUS Plc today announced its appointment as telecoms service provider to ScottishPower Energy Networks the electricity asset owner and management business of ScottishPower, for the ongoing management of its strategic telecommunications network infrastructure. The new contract will provide a reduction in the network support costs as well as deliver enhanced network operational efficiency.

ScottishPower Energy Networks own, manage, operate, maintain and repair the equipment and utility networks that connect 3.3 million homes and businesses to the electricity supply network. As asset managers of an electricity network spread across the UK, ScottishPower Energy Networks is focused on improving the integrity, security and performance of this network. THUS has been selected to support and maintain the strategic telecommunications network infrastructure, assisting the customer in the effective communication and management of protection telemetry . THUS has been delivering managed solutions to ScottishPower since 1999 and has now retained the ScottishPower Energy Networks business following a competitive tender process against other UK communication providers.

“We have worked closely with THUS to further enhance the service levels since the outset of our relationship. During the tender process, THUS satisfied the requirements in our invitation to tender and proved to be the best fit to meet our growing needs. Increased scope of the contract and competitive pricing helped THUS demonstrate value add during the selection process,” said Mike Young, Telecoms Services manager, ScottishPower Energy Networks.

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