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Digital Transformation in the Cloud Drives Government Efficiency
Technology Category
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Public Cloud
- Sensors - Autonomous Driving Sensors
Applicable Industries
- Automotive
- Cities & Municipalities
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Vehicle Performance Monitoring
- Vehicle-to-Infrastructure
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Digital transformation is driving the distribution of services and controls closer to customers, employees, partners, and ecosystems worldwide, in government as well as in business. With the goal of improving efficiency, adding flexibility, and gaining value for money, the UK government is undertaking a digital transformation. Like other government agencies, DVSA is transitioning away from long-term contracts, minimizing vendor lock-in and moving to open source and cloud where possible—making fast, reliable connectivity essential.
The Customer
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
About The Customer
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is an executive agency of the UK government. Its priorities are “helping everyone through a lifetime of safe driving” (which includes running motorists’ driving tests), “helping everyone keep their vehicle safe to drive” (by carrying out, for example, the MOT exhaust-emissions test on cars and testing vehicles for roadworthiness) and “protecting everyone from unsafe drivers and vehicles” (which includes monitoring vehicle recalls). DVSA employs 4,600 people in more than 500 locations, helping everyone stay safe on Britain’s roads.
The Solution
To meet this need for connectivity, DVSA selected Equinix Fabric, which directly, securely, and dynamically connects distributed infrastructure and digital ecosystems globally on Platform Equinix® via software-defined interconnection. Available across more than 30 Equinix International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data center locations, ECX Fabric is designed for rapid scalability, real-time agility, and customized connectivity through a self-service portal or API.
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