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Secure and Resilient IT Services for UK Central Government

In a world where public services are under increasing pressure, Telent acts as a trusted IT strategic partner to UK government and critical national infrastructure organisations

Combining deep sector expertise with resilient, cybersecure operations, Telent supports data‑driven decision‑making, modernisation of legacy estates and the delivery of reliable, efficient and secure services, ensuring essential public services continue to perform now and in the future. 

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Delivering the digital foundations of a modern, secure and user‑centred government

Central Government organisations are under pressure to modernise legacy estates, strengthen cyber resilience, improve service reliability and deliver seamless digital experiences for citizens and civil servants. Telent provides the secure digital infrastructure, operational expertise and transformation capabilities needed to realise the vision of a modern digital government.

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Secure by Design

Security is embedded from initial design through deployment, operation and continuous service improvement.

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Proven government environments

Delivered across complex central government estates where assurance, resilience and compliance are critical.

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End‑to‑end service delivery

Providing integrated planning, build, operate and maintain services across digital infrastructure.

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Scalable managed transformation

Supporting long‑term transformation through flexible managed services that scale with demand.

Secure Digital Infrastructure

Building the resilient, scalable and secure foundations that modern government depends on.

  • Enterprise‑grade LAN / WAN / Wi-Fi solutions
  • National‑scale connectivity and core infrastructure
  • Cloud‑ready and hybrid environments that integrate seamlessly with public cloud
  • Built‑in resilience, high availability and continuity to support critical public‑sector operations

Managed & Operational IT Services

Keeping government services running securely, efficiently and reliably - 24/7.

  • End‑to‑end Design, Build, Deploy, Support and Manage capabilities
  • UK‑based NOC, Service Desk and proactive monitoring
  • OPEX‑friendly commercial models to support long‑term sustainability
  • Assurance of live service performance, stability and user experience

Legacy Modernisation & Transformation

Helping government transition from legacy infrastructure to modern, secure, cloud‑enabled environments.

  • Modernisation of legacy network and infrastructure estates
  • Pragmatic, incremental transformation (no “rip and replace”)
  • Support for transition from incumbent suppliers with minimal disruption
  • Expertise in cloud and hybrid migration, aligned with government cloud strategies

Cyber Security, Resilience & Assurance

Embedding security, resilience and compliance into government operations and infrastructure.

  • Secure architectures aligned to government security frameworks
  • Operational resilience to protect critical services
  • Risk reduction, monitoring and assurance across digital estates
  • Security woven into infrastructure and day‑to‑day operations, not added on top

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Trusted by Industry Leaders in Critical National Infrastructure

We help organisations manage rising demands and tight budgets by delivering secure, scalable and cost‑effective technology solutions that simplify environments, reduce risk and enable sustainable transformation.

National Highways

In 2017, Telent was awarded the contract to operate and manage National Roads Telecommunication Services, a critical part of the UK’s 4,400-mile strategic road network. NRTS links 30,000 roadside assets to regional control centres and the National Traffic Operations Centre, enabling safe and efficient network management.

Maritime & Coastguard Agency

Telent has supported the MCA for over a decade, maintaining radio equipment at HM Coastguard sites and providing additional services. In July 2020, Telent signed a new 10-year contract to design, build and operate an upgraded mission-critical communications network for HM Coastguard.

Ambulance Radio Programme

Telent has been awarded a major contract to upgrade the mobile communications devices in all 11 NHS Ambulance Trusts across England & Wales. The ARP Mobile Data & Vehicle Solution (MDVS) Programme provides resilient mobile data communication suitable for Ambulances, Rapid Response and other emergency vehicles.

Hinkley Point C

Telent was chosen by EDF Energy to provide a multi-faceted, IT and communications package at the new site. The communications network that will connect everyone and everything within the nuclear power plant is the epitome of mission-critical. Network downtime, even for a short period of time spells productivity loss and potential safety issues for workers and those in surrounding areas

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