Converged voice and data services VAR Solution1, has won a multi-million pound contract with Anglian Water.

The contract, which involves fixed line telephony provision and managed services, is set to run for a minimum of two and a half years. Solution1 will also be working with Anglian Water to develop a converged Hosted IP platform which includes the deployment of a voice over IP strategy and supporting infrastructure.

Keith Cameron, chief executive of Solution1, said: “We are delighted to have won this contract with Anglian Water. This is an excellent contract for Solution1, and we look forward to spplying our skill and expertise to the challenges faced by Anglian Water over the coming years as they in turn continue to develop and improve their service propositions to their customers.”

Chris Boucher, IS director at Anglian Water said: “Working with Solution1, we are confident we have chosen a provider that is able to meet all of our diverse telephony challenges, such as the supply of connectivity services to a large number of field-based staff and ensuring we have reliable telephony connections to over 1000 treatment installations. We look forward to working with Solution1 over the coming years.”