Boplass has awarded a telecommunication contract for the nine Bay of Plenty/Gisborne local authorities it represents to Gen-i, Telecom's IT and telco services division.NBR understands that Gen-i was the incumbent at a majority of the councils.The contract
Boplass has awarded a telecommunication contract for the nine Bay of Plenty/Gisborne local authorities it represents to Gen-i, Telecom's IT and telco services division.
NBR understands that Gen-i was the incumbent at a majority of the councils.
The contract covers all telecommunication services including mobile phones, mobile data, fixed line communications, and wide area and local area networks, the company said in a statement.
Ross Carter, Chief Executive Officer of Boplass said that as well as significant cost benefits, a key reason for selecting Gen-i was the services it can provide to the local authorities Boplass represents.
"The new contract with Gen-i will bring significant gains to each council. Through the collaboration of our nine councils, Boplass has been able to achieve some unique benefits and our partnership with Gen-i creates a real opportunity for future benefits going forward, said Mr Carter.”
Boplass is owned by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Rotorua District Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Kawerau District Council, Tauranga City Council, Opotiki District Council, Whakatane District Council, Taupo District Council and Gisborne District Council.
It was established to promote shared services between local authorities in the Bay of Plenty/Gisborne Regions. The company has already had significant success with other projects and provided substantial savings for its participating councils.
