Complex networking challenges holding you back?

Organisations face increasing complexity managing traditional network infrastructures that cannot adapt to modern demands. Legacy systems create security vulnerabilities, performance bottlenecks and operational inefficiencies that impact business continuity and growth potential.

Strategic networking solutions that deliver results

SCC’s Networking Services help organisations design, implement, and manage secure, high-performance networks that enable seamless connectivity, scalability, and security. Whether you’re modernising your infrastructure, enhancing security, or optimising performance, SCC delivers tailored, future-ready solutions to meet your business needs.

Key opportunities, challenges and SCC solutions in networking services

Secure network infrastructure

Opportunity

Modern networks must be secure by design, implementing multi-layered protection including firewalls, intrusion detection systems and network access control. This approach reduces cyber risk and protects critical business operations from evolving threats. Traditional security models cannot address the complexity of current threat landscapes or support hybrid working requirements.

Challenge

Existing network infrastructures often lack integrated security capabilities, creating exposure points that cybercriminals exploit. These vulnerabilities increase compliance risks and potential business disruption.

SCC solution: Comprehensive security-first networking

Our security-driven networking solutions integrate advanced threat detection, network segmentation and identity management systems. We deploy multi-vendor security platforms through established frameworks including Network Services 3 and Technology Products & Associated Services 2.

  • Reduced security incidents and compliance violations
  • Enhanced threat detection and response capabilities
  • Integrated security across all network layers

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Network resilience and performance

Opportunity

Resilient networks eliminate single points of failure through redundant pathways and automated failover mechanisms. This ensures continuous business operations even during hardware failures or network disruptions. Modern applications require consistent, high-performance connectivity to maintain productivity and user experience.

Challenge

Network outages and performance degradation directly impact business revenue and operational efficiency. Legacy infrastructure cannot provide the reliability modern organisations require.

SCC solution: Enterprise-grade resilient networks

We design and implement resilient network architectures using intent-based networking and software-defined solutions. Our managed services provide 24/7 monitoring and proactive maintenance through established public sector frameworks.

  • Minimised downtime through redundant systems
  • Improved application performance and user experience
  • Proactive monitoring and automated remediation

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AI-driven network optimisation

Opportunity

AI-native platforms enable real-time network optimisation, predictive maintenance and enhanced security through automated threat detection. This approach improves operational efficiency while reducing management overhead. Organisations deploying AI solutions require robust network infrastructure to handle substantial data and bandwidth demands.

Challenge

Traditional network management relies on manual processes that are time-intensive and error-prone. This increases operational costs while limiting agility and responsiveness.

SCC solution: AI-powered network management

Our AI-driven networking solutions provide automated traffic optimisation, predictive analytics and intelligent security management. We leverage partnerships with leading vendors through G-Cloud 14 and other frameworks.

  • Automated network optimisation and management
  • Predictive maintenance and issue resolution
  • Enhanced security through AI-driven threat detection

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Software-defined networking flexibility

Opportunity

Software-defined networking decouples control planes from data planes, enabling centralised management and dynamic resource allocation. This provides greater scalability and agility for rapidly changing business requirements. Intent-based networking aligns network behaviour with organisational goals and policies.

Challenge

Legacy network architectures cannot adapt quickly to changing business needs or application requirements. This limits organisational agility and innovation capacity.

SCC solution: Intent-based network infrastructure

We implement software-defined networking solutions that provide centralised control, automated policy enforcement and dynamic resource allocation. Our approach includes SD-WAN deployment through Crown Commercial Service frameworks.

  • Enhanced network agility and scalability
  • Simplified management through centralisation
  • Automated policy enforcement and compliance

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Next-generation connectivity

Opportunity

5G and Wi-Fi 7 technologies provide ultra-low latency, high bandwidth connectivity that supports real-time applications and IoT device integration. This enables new business models and improved operational efficiency. Enhanced connectivity supports remote working and cloud-first architectures.

Challenge

Existing wireless and connectivity solutions cannot support increasing device density or bandwidth-intensive applications. This creates bottlenecks that limit business operations.

SCC solution: Advanced connectivity solutions

We deploy Wi-Fi 7, 5G and satellite connectivity solutions that provide seamless, high-performance access across all locations. Our implementations support IoT integration and hybrid working models through compliant procurement frameworks.

  • Improved connectivity performance and reliability
  • Support for increasing device density
  • Enhanced user experience across all locations

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Cloud-ready network architecture

Opportunity

Modern networks must be architected for cloud-first environments with direct internet access and optimised routing for SaaS applications. This approach improves performance while reducing costs and complexity. Cloud-ready architectures support hybrid and multi-cloud strategies.

Challenge

Legacy wide area networks are designed for centralised, on-premises applications and cannot efficiently support cloud services or remote access requirements.

SCC solution: SD-WAN and cloud integration

Our SD-WAN solutions provide intelligent routing, collective bandwidth management and automated failover for cloud-optimised connectivity. We implement these through established frameworks including Digital Outcomes 6.

  • Optimised cloud application performance
  • Reduced WAN costs through intelligent routing
  • Enhanced support for hybrid cloud environments

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Why choose SCC? Your strategic partner in networking services

SCC combines deep technical expertise with established public sector and enterprise relationships to deliver networking solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Our vendor-agnostic approach ensures optimal technology selection while our extensive framework presence provides compliant, efficient procurement paths. We partner with leading networking vendors and maintain Gold Provider status with Cisco for Network Managed Services, demonstrating our commitment to excellence and technical capability.

Proven framework expertise

Over 30 public sector frameworks including Crown Commercial Service agreements and specialist procurement routes ensuring compliant, efficient technology acquisition.

Vendor-agnostic solutions

Independent approach enabling optimal technology selection from leading vendors including Cisco, Juniper Networks, Fortinet and HPE without vendor lock-in constraints.

Comprehensive service delivery

End-to-end capabilities from strategic consultation through design, implementation and ongoing managed services with 24/7 support and proactive monitoring.

What our networking services customers say

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“We came out and refreshed our entire infrastructure. We refreshed pretty much all of our compute, VMware estate, networking, storage solutions, the output of that is a game-changer for Yodel. The performance and stability that we have delivered together was phenomenal. It was a game changer for us.”

Ashraf Adil,
Director of DevOps and IT Operations,
Yodel

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“Having worked with SCC for such a long time, they understand the constraints of working with a major airport. They appreciate our stringent project management criteria and the way we need to work 24 hours a day. If I had to describe SCC in three words I would say professional, flexible and partnership.”

Wayne Smith,
Director or IT and Information Security,
Birmingham Airport

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“We went from a point of having fragmented network visibility to full visibility. We can now see exactly what we need to address and are able to resolve issues more quickly than before. We can patch systems where we never previously could. We have improved our security posture, and we have been able to upgrade the firmware on the switches. This in turn reduces downtime and improves our overall network security.”

Paul Monaghan
Infrastructure Operations Manager,
NCC

Our partners

We collaborate with leading networking and security providers to deliver best-in-class solutions

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

How does SCC Framework Connect simplify procurement for networking services?

SCC Framework Connect provides access to over 750 specialist providers through established frameworks, eliminating complex tender processes while maintaining Procurement Act 2023 compliance. This enables rapid deployment of specialist networking solutions through compliant direct award or further competition procedures.

What networking technologies does SCC support for modern enterprises?

SCC delivers comprehensive networking solutions including SD-WAN, Wi-Fi 7, intent-based networking, AI-driven management platforms and cloud-ready architectures. Our vendor-agnostic approach ensures optimal technology selection from leading providers including Cisco, Juniper Networks and Fortinet.

How does SCC ensure network security and compliance?

Our security-first approach integrates multi-layered protection including firewalls, network segmentation, identity management and AI-driven threat detection. All solutions maintain compliance with relevant frameworks and regulations including Procurement Act 2023 requirements.

What managed services does SCC provide for networking infrastructure?

SCC offers comprehensive managed services including 24/7 monitoring, proactive maintenance, automated remediation and performance optimisation. Our services are delivered through established frameworks with clear SLA commitments and proven operational excellence.

Meet our networking services specialists

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Andrew Flavell

Andrew Flavell is a Technology Strategy Director specialising in Enterprise & Networking technologies at SCC. He is a Professional Member of the British Computer Society (MBCS). Andrew joined SCC in 2016.
Andrew leverages his extensive IT industry experience to provide strategic advice and technical guidance. He uses his background to offer innovative solutions that help businesses reach technology goals. Andrew is skilled in market analysis, competitor assessment, and technical and sales execution.
Andrew recognises the dynamic nature of the digital environment and the importance of effective digital technology utilisation which is now acutely pivoting in the age of AI. Andrew sets the strategy and direction of the Enterprise and Networking Business Unit here at SCC.

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Matt Walker

Matt is SCC’s Sales and Marketing Director for Networking. He leads a team of specialists that aid customers in building solutions to their specific requirements together with setting the goals, strategy and go to market for SCC’s networking business. He also has a team that works with the various vendors that we support as part of the go to market. He is passionate about evolving an organisation’s capability to deliver against an increasingly complex requirements seen in the marketplace. Matt joined the industry in 1999 and has worked for a number of organisations in customer facing roles to deliver networking solutions across wireless, local and wide area networking as well as network security.

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Transform your network infrastructure with SCC’s proven expertise and framework-compliant solutions. Contact our networking specialists to discuss your requirements and discover how we can deliver measurable business outcomes through strategic technology partnerships.

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