07 April 2022

Neos Networks, a UK business connectivity provider, has been chosen to supply a new dark fibre network in Northern Ireland by Jisc – supplier of a digital network and supporting services for the UK’s tertiary education and research sector. The network will aid educational and research establishments by providing high-capacity fibre connectivity, capable of achieving speeds up to 100Gbps, between Jisc resources and data centres in the UK, Northern Ireland and key partner networks in Dublin. The contract was awarded to Neos following a competitive tender and represents another phase in the ongoing overhaul of Jisc’s Janet Network across 15 UK regions.