Issue

Connectivity

1 story · discussed at 1 council meeting · 2 councils

Southwark Council discussed expanding its digital network in July 2025, with no further council discussions reported since.

The most recent council discussion regarding connectivity, the ability to connect or communicate, particularly in relation to digital access, involved Southwark Council's plans to expand its Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) to housing estates and schools. This decision, which was pending final approval, was discussed at a Joint IT Committee meeting in July 2025, aiming to improve efficiency by replacing dedicated leased lines with SD-WAN technology.

No further council discussions or decisions concerning connectivity have been reported since July 2025. There are currently no upcoming council meetings scheduled with this topic on their agenda, indicating no immediate new developments are expected.

Key facts

  1. Southwark Council discussed expanding its SD-WAN to housing estates and schools in July 2025. Source
  2. The decision to expand SD-WAN was pending final approval in July 2025. Source
  3. The expansion aims to replace dedicated leased lines with SD-WAN technology. Source
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  1. Southwark Council Expands SD-WAN to Housing Estates and Schools Southwark Council is expanding its Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) to connect housing estates and schools, aiming to improve connectivity and efficiency. The... Southwark 12 July 2025