An innovative combination of physical and digital infrastructure
Rijkswaterstaat is responsible for the management of major roads and waterways in the Netherlands, including 3,000 kilometres of motorways, 3,500 kilometres of canals and rivers, as well as key bridges and locks. Lesser-known is the fact that its network infrastructure is almost equally as expansive. Rijkswaterstaat’s network ranks among the largest glass-fibre-based infrastructures in the Netherlands. The network, comprising over 6,000 switches, 5,000 kilometres of glass-fibre cable, 1,500 routers and more than 1,000 WiFi access points.
Rijkswaterstaat was looking for a partner to take on responsibility not just for design, management and maintenance, but also for the chain management of the various service providers. A precondition for the partnership was the assurance of continuity to maintain network operations 24/7 and ensure seamless functioning of the entire chain. Another key aspect was modernization of the network to foster ongoing innovation.
Joining of forces
Following the tender process, Rijkswaterstaat chose to team up with Conclusion Mission Critical and Quanza. A predominant factor in its decision was the proven track record of the two IT firms in delivering complex mission-critical services. This joining of forces promises to yield a reliable and innovative solution. Conclusion Mission Critical and Quanza have been collaborating intensively for many years in key sectors in the Netherlands, such as public transport.
Adriaan Schutte, Director of IRN at CIV Rijkswaterstaat: “We are looking forward to collaborating with Conclusion and Quanza in the management of our network infrastructure. Our goal is to provide a safe and reliable IT network which is running at all times. In the years ahead, Rijkswaterstaat will encounter exciting challenges in the ongoing evolution of the national network. Grounded in this mission, we place unwavering trust in our new partners.”
Marc de Beer, Managing Director at Conclusion Mission Critical: “I’m delighted that we have been able to add Rijkswaterstaat to our client portfolio. The organization makes a crucial contribution to the smooth operation of Netherlands’ infrastructure and so represents a perfect fit for the type of organizations we aim to serve. I’m also proud of our partnership with Quanza. In addition to our shared cultural values, we both are dedicated to providing mission-critical services for organizations with a societal relevance. Altogether, this represents an excellent match. I am therefore confident in our ability to collaborate in establishing a flexible and resilient network infrastructure for Rijkswaterstaat which is available 24/7.”
Judith Tolk, Commercial Director at Quanza: "We are extremely proud to welcome Rijkswaterstaat to Quanza. For us, this marks a significant milestone in line with our strategic goals, emphasizing our commitment to delivering high-quality services meeting the stringent requirements of mission-critical and vital infrastructures. I look forward to combining our expertise with that of Conclusion Mission Critical, thereby ensuring a robust, future-proof network infrastructure for Rijkswaterstaat which contributes to a safe, viable and accessible Netherlands.”
