Electranet signs IT contract with University of Sussex
Electranet has won a new contract with the University of Sussex. The professional services firm will now work to install a high-speed IT network at the institution.
Jason Oliver, chief digital transformation officer, University of Sussex, said, “They bring expertise and a wealth of experience. It provides me with much assurance to know they are with us every step of the way. Together, we will realise our ambitions around this game-changing programme.”
Electranet is a secure network infrastructure specialist under the umbrella of professional services entity Capita. The firm has worked with the university before, with Oliver noting Electranet had previously been “an excellent partner since our first engagement.”
Looking ahead, has will help the University of Sussex to install a new high-speed and secure IT network on campus as part of the university’s multi-million pound infrastructure investment programme. The Network Replacement Programme is the University’s largest IT project in its 64-year history, and will enable a wireless-first delivery model for buildings and open spaces, ultimately delivering a better student experience.
Phase one of delivery to residential buildings is due to start immediately and will run until August 2025, with Phase two of delivery, which includes teaching buildings, expected to start in Autumn 2025. Electranet will particularly concentrate on installing passive cabling infrastructure for Core and Distribution for a new Local Area Network and Wireless Estate following its proven record in successfully delivering similar sized high-profile programmes.
Hume Jones, managing director of Electranet, added, “We are excited to be working with the University of Sussex on this ambitious project, which will not only transform the university’s IT network, but will make a huge difference to students and staff, delivering a much-improved user experience for all.”
The University of Sussex is a public research university founded in 1959. With nearly 20,000 students, and over 1,000 academics, representing over 140 different nationalities, the annual income of the institution for 2022–23 was £380.1 million, with an expenditure of £345.1 million.
Amid strains on the university funding system, the institution has been working to improve efficiency and cut costs. In December 2024, this also saw the University of Sussex announce a voluntary redundancy scheme, open to all staff which could see as many as 300 employees leave their roles.
