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Diolch, RWCMD.

[3]Together we will open up opportunity.... Gyda'n Gilydd Byddwn Yn Ehangu
Cyfleoedd...

We welcome correspondence in Welsh and English. Correspondence received in
Welsh will be answered in Welsh and will not lead to delay.

Rydym yn croesawu gohebiaeth yn y Gymraeg a'r Saesneg. Byddwn yn ateb
gohebiaeth a dderbynnir yn Gymraeg yn Gymraeg ac ni fydd yn arwain at
oedi.

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Castle Grounds, Cathays Park,
Cardiff CF10 3ER
Part of the University of South Wales Group
Company registration 6013744, registered in England and Wales
Registered charity 1139282

Coleg Brenhinol Cerdd a Drama Cymru, Maes y Castell, Parc Cathays,
Caerdydd CF10 3ER
Rhan o Grwp Prifysgol De Cymru
Cofrestriad cwmni 6013744, a gofrestrwyd yn Lloegr a Chymru
Elusen gofrestredig 1139282

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Dear Scarlett,
Thank you for your Freedom of Information Act request of 30 January 2023.
Please find below our response.
Connectivity and Network Services
a. Who provides your WAN and internet connectivity and the annual spend on
each - JISC *
b. Who provides your SIP trunks and what is the annual spend - Southwest
Communications *
c. Who provides your WAN services, is this MPLS, SD WAN or Internet, and
what is the annual spend: Please refer to answer 1
d. Who provides your LAN infrastructure and what is your annual spend:
This is managed internally *
e. Who provides your WIFI infrastructure and what is your annual spend:
This is managed internally *
f. Please confirm the manufacturer(s) of your wired network core and edge
switching? Cisco and Dell
g. When was your core network installed? **
h. Has it been updated subsequently? **
i. Who maintains your core network? This is maintained internally
j. When is the contract renewal date? N/A
k. Please confirm value of the initial project? *
l. Please confirm the value of annual support/maintenance services (in £)?
*
Key:
* Commercial information is refused on the grounds that it may prejudice
the College's commercial interests or those of other organisations that
the College conducts business with.
** Information regarding the security posture of the College is refused on
the grounds that it may jeopardize the cyber security of the institution.
Kind regards,
Gareth
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama | Coleg Brenhinol Cerdd a Drama Cymru
[Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama request email]

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From: Philip Mansfield <[FOI #944023 email]>
Sent: 30 January 2023 14:57
To: Info <[Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama request email]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Connectivity and Network
Services
 
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chlicio dolenni nac agor atodiadau oni bai eich bod yn adnabod yr anfonwr
ac yn gwybod bod y cynnwys yn ddiogel.

Dear Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama,

Connectivity and Network Services
a. Who provides your WAN and internet connectivity and the annual spend on
each
b. Who provides your SIP trunks and what is the annual spend
c. Who provides your WAN services, is this MPLS, SD WAN or Internet, and
what is the annual spend
d. Who provides your LAN infrastructure and what is your annual spend
e. Who provides your WIFI infrastructure and what is your annual spend
f. Please confirm the manufacturer(s) of your wired network core and edge
switching?
g. When was your core network installed?
h. Has it been updated subsequently?
i. Who maintains your core network?
j. When is the contract renewal date?
k. Please confirm value of the initial project?
l. Please confirm the value of annual support/maintenance services (in £)?

Yours faithfully,

Scarlett Morley

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Welsh will be answered in Welsh and will not lead to delay.

Rydym yn croesawu gohebiaeth yn y Gymraeg a'r Saesneg. Byddwn yn ateb
gohebiaeth a dderbynnir yn Gymraeg yn Gymraeg ac ni fydd yn arwain at
oedi.

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Castle Grounds, Cathays Park,
Cardiff CF10 3ER
Part of the University of South Wales Group
Company registration 6013744, registered in England and Wales
Registered charity 1139282

Coleg Brenhinol Cerdd a Drama Cymru, Maes y Castell, Parc Cathays,
Caerdydd CF10 3ER
Rhan o Grwp Prifysgol De Cymru
Cofrestriad cwmni 6013744, a gofrestrwyd yn Lloegr a Chymru
Elusen gofrestredig 1139282

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