Verizon and Unisys have signed a partnership agreement to offer managed cloud computing services in the state and local government markets, FierceTelecom reported Tuesday.
Sean Buckley writes the companies intend to leverage a cloud hosting contract between Unisys and the Western States Contracting Alliance-National Association of State Procurement Officers.
Buckley reports Unisys will offer a range of Verizon’s enterprise cloud offerings through the alliance.
WSCA-NASPO was formed to manage cooperative procurement contracts across U.S. states and territories, according to the article.
The group works to help public schools, municipalities, public safety agencies acquire products and services through a cooperative program.