a. Who provides your WAN and internet connectivity and the annual spend on each
Please refer to the Contracts register
b. Who provides your SIP trunks and what is the annual spend
Please refer to the Contracts register
c. Who provides your WAN services, is this MPLS, SD WAN or Internet, and what is the annual spend
Please refer to the Contracts register
d. Who provides your LAN infrastructure and what is your annual spend
With regard to Devon County Council’s LAN infrastructure, we can confirm that we hold the information requested. However, we consider this information is exempt from disclosure on the grounds that Section 31(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 applies.
The Council considers that disclosure of the information requested would be likely to reveal information that could be used by a cyber threat actor to improve the chances of them targeting a successful cyber-attack against Devon County Council.
Whilst we recognise that there is a public interest in openness and transparency around the management of the Council’s IT infrastructure, we consider that there is a stronger public interest in the Council being able to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its IT infrastructure. For this reason, we consider that the balance of public interest is best served by withholding this information from disclosure at this time.
With regard to our LAN annual spend, maintenance of our Edge and Core LAN is circa £5,000.00 per annum. Our switches are on a lifetime warranty.
e. Who provides your WIFI infrastructure and what is your annual spend
With regard to Devon County Council’s WiFi infrastructure, can confirm that we hold the information you have requested. However, we consider this information is exempt from disclosure on the grounds that Section 31(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 applies.
The Council considers that disclosure of the information requested would be likely to reveal information that could be used by a cyber threat actor to improve the chances of them targeting a successful cyber-attack against Devon County Council.
Whilst we recognise that there is a public interest in openness and transparency around the management of the Council’s IT infrastructure, we consider that there is a stronger public interest in the Council being able to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its IT infrastructure. For this reason, we consider that the balance of public interest is best served by withholding this information from disclosure at this time.
With regard to our WiFi annual spend, including licensing and/or any additional Access points, this would be circa £14,000.00 per annum.
f. Please confirm the manufacturer(s) of your wired network core and edge switching?
Devon County Council can confirm that we hold the information you have requested. However, we consider this information is exempt from disclosure on the grounds that Section 31(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 applies.
The Council considers that disclosure of the information requested would be likely to reveal information that could be used by a cyber threat actor to improve the chances of them targeting a successful cyber-attack against Devon County Council.
Whilst we recognise that there is a public interest in openness and transparency around the management of the Council’s IT infrastructure, we consider that there is a stronger public interest in the Council being able to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its IT infrastructure. For this reason, we consider that the balance of public interest is best served by withholding this information from disclosure at this time.
g. When was your core network installed?
Core LAN is currently being migrated.
Core WAN installed around 2012, but most components replaced over that time.
h. Has it been updated subsequently?
Continuous process to remain compliant.
i. Who maintains your core network?
Please refer to the Contracts register
j. When is the contract renewal date?
September 1st 2025.
k. Please confirm value of the initial project?
Approximately £900,000
l. Please confirm the value of annual support/maintenance services (in £)?
£700,000.