The UK Ministry of Defence has engaged Capgemini to develop its technology and science laboratory.
This relates to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl). This is an executive agency of the Ministry of Defence that aims to maximise the UK’s defence and security through the use of technology and science.
Dstl and Capgemini have entered into a three-year partnership, which may be extended in the future. This consultancy will, among other things, assist the executive agency in its digital transformation.
The collaboration builds on the partnership between Dstl and Cambridge Consultants, an international technology consulting firm that has been part of Capgemini since 2021.
In addition to assisting Dstl in its digital transformation, Capgemini will also provide support for a variety of projects aimed at enhancing security in the UK.
Increase interoperability
“We are delighted that Capgemini has been selected after a rigorous competitive process to support Dstl in harnessing the latest scientific and technological developments to protect the UK’s defence and security,” said Matt Howell, Head of UK Public Sector Practice at Capgemini.
“Our proposed solution will contribute to increased interoperability with the wider UK defence and security organisations. We are using our expertise in this area both within and outside government, so that services can be reused where possible. In this way, Dstl benefits from access to best practice solutions and economies of scale.”
“We are very excited to partner with Capgemini as we enter a new era of IT services at Dstl,” said David English, Chief Operating Officer at Dstl. “The new contract will better support the many demands of our science and technology projects and deliver greater returns.”
“Our partnership with Capgemini will help Dstl deliver high-impact science and technology projects that will secure the future needs of the UK’s defence and national security.”
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The defense world regularly hires consulting firms on various issues. Since last summer, Arcadis has been supporting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in building infrastructure around water supplies.
In our country, the Ministry of Defence started a partnership with NIC a few years ago. Since then, this consulting company has helped the Dutch ministry, among other things, to improve procurement and contract management.
