TNP earns education contract extension

Lancaster-based TNP, which specialises in public sector networks, has been selected to supply digital services to colleges, universities and research institutions in the UK.

The company becomes one of only a select few chosen to deliver high capacity network connectivity through the Jisc's (Joint Information Systems Committee) dedicated education framework.

TNP (The Net working People (Northwest) Ltd) pro v ides a complete range of network services from engineering, connectivity and the supply of hardware through to support.

Its focus is on high capacity users of the internet and networking across the public sector including local government, education, and healthcare, medium-to-large enterprises and wholesale telecoms carriers.

TNP provides independent advice and consultancy allowing large organisations to design, build and operate their own networks independently of the established telecoms companies.

TNP operates its own carrier class ISP network providing high speed internet access to enterprises, and can empower customers to own their own infrastructure, breaking the cycle of reinvestment and wasted capital.

TNP's contract with Jisc has renewed for a further four years.

Chris Wade, TNP commercial director, said: “Being part of the framework validates TNP as a major player within the UK education sector and has been a key element in our continuing commitment to supporting education institutions that require reliable and cost-effective high capacity connections.

“We offer customers the option of owning their own infrastructure, reducing operating costs and leveraging existing investment through the use of alternative technologies. That combination allows much greater flexibility and long-term sustainability.” Jisc is a not-for-profit company whose role is to support post-16 and higher education, and research, by providing relevant and useful advice, digital resources and network and technology services.