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Lumen Lands U.S. Army Reserve Network Contract

Lumen | December 13, 2021

The U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) recently selected Lumen Technologies to provide Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, including remote access solutions, to more than 650 Army Reserve locations across the country. 

Our secure, high-speed networking services will help Army Reservists accomplish their mission wherever they are. Lumen is providing the Army Reserve with modern networking services, including remote access solutions, that enable them to conduct important operations that help keep America safe."

Zain Ahmed, Senior Vice President, Lumen public sector

The 11-year task order, which has an initial term of one year with 10 one-year options, is worth $23 million and was awarded under the General Services Administration's 15-year, $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) program.

Lumen supplies government agencies with innovative adaptive networking, edge cloud, connected security and collaboration solutions over its carrier-class fiber network. The company provides the platform for IT modernization that delivers the security and reliability agencies need to carry out their important missions.

About Lumen
Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With approximately 450,000 route fiber miles and serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences.

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