en.Wedoany.com Reported - Operational technology and IT infrastructure company Vysiion has secured an AMP8 telephony and resilience framework contract with Portsmouth Water. The contract is valid until 2031, with an option to extend for a further five years to 2036 under specific conditions. The contract value is £3 million (excluding VAT), or £3.6 million including VAT.

Vysiion, a subsidiary of the Exponential-e Group headquartered in Chippenham, Wiltshire, won the regulated procurement tender and will provide secure and reliable digital communications infrastructure for all designated Portsmouth Water sites under the contract. In a statement, Portsmouth Water noted that Vysiion's digital communications solutions are specifically designed for operational technology (OT) environments within Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), balancing availability, integrity, and security while accommodating the operational needs of real-world water infrastructure. The initial phase of the project is scheduled for completion by January 2027. By then, Portsmouth Water will migrate from Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) lines, ensuring continuous, seamless, and secure connectivity for critical systems across all sites through a controlled transition from analogue systems to a digital platform.

Bob Taylor, Chief Executive Officer of Portsmouth Water, stated that as the AMP8 programme for OT assets is rolled out, the strategic partnership with Vysiion is crucial for modernising and protecting critical infrastructure needs. The rigorous procurement process demonstrated Vysiion's strong track record in both IT and OT environments, making it the right choice as a single supply chain provider for critical communications needs. The work will comply with the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Cyber Assessment Framework requirements. Peter Clapton, Chief Executive Officer of Vysiion, expressed delight at being selected by Portsmouth Water to provide a secure, resilient, and fully digital communications platform, tailored to the varying operational criticality of each site. Delivered through UK sovereign services with a strong focus on long-term operability, the new solution will meet current needs and lay the foundation for future development, ensuring Portsmouth Water gains operational confidence and value for money throughout the service lifecycle.

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