Government
Government Agency
Innovation and Connectivity Through Technology Integration
In 2023, the Government Agency set out to modernise its connectivity. With 720 members operating across more than 30 countries, the institution needed a consistent, secure, and resilient Wi-Fi solution. Reliable internet access was essential not only for daily parliamentary work but also for high-profile events and collaboration with national parliaments.
The Challenge for the EU Parliament
- Inconsistent and outdated Wi-Fi across multiple countries
- Strict security requirements for data and communications
- Complex mix of older buildings with legacy infrastructure
- Need for resilient broadband in areas with limited connectivity
VEI Global was awarded the contract following a competitive EU-wide tender for a seven-year partnership. Our approach combined technical expertise with international reach, ensuring full turnkey delivery. Key elements of the rollout included:
- Deployment of 500+ enterprise Wi-Fi Access Points and LAN switches across 50 locations in 30+ countries
- Pre-staging and configuration of all equipment at the VEI Integration Centre for efficiency and consistency
- Secure enterprise broadband with GSM failover for resilience
- 24/7 managed service for monitoring, remote support, and proactive resolution
- Onsite support teams for high-profile hosted conferences and events
Legacy infrastructure meant older sites required customised cabling solutions, some of the other challenges overcome included:
- Access logistics: Coordinating installations in secure buildings demanded careful planning
- Connectivity gaps: Alternative solutions were engineered in areas with limited internet services
- Reliable Wi-Fi coverage across every Government Agency site
- Seamless collaboration for 720 members across borders
- Event-ready infrastructure supporting large-scale conferences
- Cost savings and efficiency, compared to fragmented provider models
- Freed internal IT teams to focus on core priorities while VEI managed day-to-day performance
The Parliament chose VEI Global for:
- Proven ability to deliver multi-country turnkey projects
- Rapid mobilisation of international field teams
- Capacity to deliver on time and on budget
- Long-term support commitment through a seven-year EU framework contract
THE IMPLEMENTED SOLUTION
VEI delivered a fully managed communications and connectivity solution tailored to the needs of government agency. Careful planning ensured seamless access to secure buildings, while custom-engineered alternatives bridged connectivity gaps in challenging locations. The result was reliable Wi-Fi coverage across every site and a unified platform enabling 720 members to collaborate effortlessly across borders. Event-ready infrastructure supported large-scale conferences, while a consolidated provider model drove cost savings and operational efficiency. With VEI managing day-to-day performance, internal IT teams were free to focus on core priorities.
ABOUT VEI GLOBAL
VEI Global is a market leader in providing innovative technology services and support solutions. We excel in delivering multi-site IT deployment projects across all sectors around the globe. Our focus is on providing the best support service capabilities, all requests are managed 24/7. We can handle any ICT challenges and are experts in networks, logistics, infrastructure and service delivery. A highly skilled and experienced IT team such as VEI can support businesses with all aspects of IT infrastructure projects, from reviewing your requirements, identifying the right solutions to suit your requirements and budget, right through to deployment and ongoing systems maintenance. This leaves you free to focus on what matters most—your business operations and business growth.
