Vysiion awarded telephony and resilience framework contract for Hampshire and West Sussex utility company as it transitions from PSTN to digital.
The Chippenham-based Vysiion Ltd, a specialist in operational and information technology (OT and IT) infrastructure, has been award Portsmouth Water’s AMP8 telephony and resilience framework contract following a regulated procurement process.
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Vysiion will now provide a robust and secure digital communications infrastructure across all Portsmouth Water designated sites, as part of its wider operations.
Portsmouth Water provides water to more than 700,000 domestic customers across Hampshire and West Sussex, as well as to varied commercial businesses, key industries and large defence establishments.
In the initial phase of the new contract, to be completed by January, Portsmouth Water will transition from the old public switched telephone network (PSTN) lines. This will see a controlled migration from analogue systems to a resilient, future-proof digital platform, providing continuous, seamless, and secure connectivity for critical systems across all sites.
Vysiion’s digital communications solutions are specifically designed for critical national Infrastructure (CNI) OT environments. They balance availability, integrity and security with operational practicality for live water infrastructure. The design for Portsmouth Water will align with NIS Regulations, the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework, and IEC 62443, while providing resilient, secure connectivity.
The contract with Vysiion covers a five-year period until 2031, with a potential five-year extension to 2036.
Bob Taylor, CEO at Portsmouth Water, says: ‘As we roll out our AMP8 programme for our OT assets, this strategic partnership with Vysiion is central to us modernising and securing our critical infrastructure requirements, both now and into the future. The thorough procurement process demonstrates Vysiion’s strong track record in IT and OT environments, making them well placed as singular supply chain provider to meet our critical communications needs.’
Peter Clapton, CEO at Vysiion, adds: ‘We are delighted to be selected by Portsmouth Water to deliver a secure, resilient, and fully digital communications platform tailored to the differing operational criticality of its sites. Through UK-sovereign service delivery, and a strong focus on long-term operability, the new solution will not only meet current requirements but also provide a robust foundation for future evolution. This approach ensures Portsmouth Water achieves operational confidence and value on investment throughout the service lifecycle.’
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