ITT2533 WAN Edge Devices

### 🌐 Project Overview Sunshine Coast Council is inviting tenders for the provision of **next-generation WAN Edge devices** and associated services. This procurement is a strategic move to align the Council's network infrastructure with its **cloud-first strategy**, ensuring robust connectivity and security across a diverse portfolio of sites. The project aims to replace or upgrade current systems to meet evolving operational demands. ### 🛠️ Key Requirements & Scope Bidders must provide hardware and services that are **scalable, fit-for-purpose, and cost-effective**. The scope includes addressing technical and functional specifications for WAN Edge technology that can handle modern security challenges. The contract is structured for an initial **three-year term**, with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions (3+1+1). ### 🏢 Issuing Organization The tender is issued by the **Sunshine Coast Council**, located in Maroochydore, Queensland. The Council is focused on becoming Australia’s most sustainable, healthy, and smart region, requiring high-performance IT infrastructure to support its capital works and regional strategies. ### 🎯 Desired Outcomes The primary goal is to establish a modern Wide Area Network (WAN) edge that supports seamless cloud integration and high availability. Successful vendors will deliver solutions that improve network management and operational efficiency for the region. ### 🔍 Search Keywords WAN Edge, Networking Hardware, Sunshine Coast Council, IT Infrastructure, Cloud-First Strategy, Network Security, Queensland Government Tenders, SD-WAN, Networking Services.