Proximus and Thales awarded major contract by NATO to modernize its IT infrastructure
The consortium formed by Proximus and Thales has been selected by the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) to manage and operate its core network. This project which will run until the end of 2029, aims to provide a state-of-the-art integrated technology ecosystem to revolutionize the operations and collaboration of NCIA users. This major project will strengthen their digital capabilities through a secure and scalable infrastructure. The proposed solution combines market-leading technologies to create a secure, agile and future-proof infrastructure, enabling NCIA to focus on its core missions, while the consortium will operate the service on a "Contractor-owned, Contractor-operated" model.
A high-level secure multi-domain security infrastructure
Proximus and Thales will contribute their expertise in network technologies, secure mobility solutions and secure multi-domain cloud infrastructures.
The infrastructure will be supported using cloud-based technology, providing NCIA's personnel with highly secure and efficient access to essential IT services, facilitating real-time communication, collaboration and data management across multiple sites. This modernization will enhance capabilities, improve compatibility and upgrade systems to ensure optimal performance.
Through this contract, Thales and Proximus will provide a fully managed service, including:
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) on a certified and accredited cloud
- End-user devices as a service (DaaS) for personnel
- Robust cybersecurity solutions, ensuring a highly secure digital environment
- Advanced networking capabilities for resilient connectivity
- Comprehensive platform administration services
- Scalable cloud services for secure storage and high-performance computing
In addition, a secure mobility solution will be implemented, including the supply of more than 5,000 laptops in Device as a Service (DaaS) mode. These devices will be equipped with innovative multi-domain security technology, enabling users to access different levels of security classification from a single device.
A strategic step forward for NATO
This strategic contract represents a major step towards technological modernization in support of NCIA's critical missions. By integrating cutting-edge solutions in connectivity, mobility and security, this project will ensure a solution adapted to tomorrow's military challenges.
Proximus and Thales are thus positioning themselves as key player in the digital transformation of defense, offering resilient, secure connectivity and infrastructure tailored to NATO's critical needs.
This strategic project reflects our commitment to providing state-of-the-art connectivity, mobility and security solutions. We are proud that Proximus has been chosen for this major project, which will enable NATO to enhance its digital capabilities through a secure and scalable infrastructure. Through our collaboration with Thales, we are confident that we will be able to meet NATO's critical needs and support its core missions.
In collaboration with Proximus, Thales reaffirms its commitment to strengthening NATO's digital resilience by ensuring a secure, high-performance and scalable IT infrastructure to meet the Alliance's changing needs. By outsourcing standard services to trusted industry leaders, NCIA is taking a forward-looking approach that guarantees a fully managed, secure and scalable solution.
