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Wed, 14/12/2022 - 14:43
Over 100 schools in Northumberland will receive fibre connectivity as part of a new contract awarded to Commsworld.
Northumberland County Council has tasked Commsworld with planning, designing, migrating and managing a new solution for 110 schools to boost education provision in the county.
The solution will include, enhanced security and safeguarding support to ensure all pupils are kept safe online.
Cllr Richard Wearmouth, Northumberland County Council's deputy leader and portfolio holder for corporate services said: “This is a pivotal moment for education in Northumberland. Soon our schools will be able to access the best connectivity to deliver far better digital education through a wide range of devices.”
The Council aims to have a community of schools connected through a universal internet service.
Steve Wood, Group Sales Director at Commsworld, added: “Our service will pave the way for an enhancement of capacity, resilience and security in schools so that they can gain access to the best digital resources available today and in the future.”
