Temporary 5G Bonded IP Deployment Powers Capita’s Government Service Infrastructure Expansion

Overview

• Industry: Government Services, Enterprise IT, Technology Infrastructure
• Objective: Deliver robust, high-speed connectivity using bonded public IPs to support Capita’s Meraki network deployment at its new Plymouth office, maintaining compliance with government digital standards.
• Context: As a key partner in UK public service delivery — including digital infrastructure, data systems, and national smart meter networks — Capita required a highly available, secure connection to ensure continuity of essential services.
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Challenge

• Government-Critical Infrastructure: Capita’s new site needed resilient connectivity to host and manage services integral to national operations.
• Complex Network Requirements: The new Meraki environment required bonded public IPs for centralised control, security, and seamless multi-site management.
• Time Sensitivity: Connectivity had to be operational before the rollout of dependent systems, leaving minimal installation windows.
• Compliance & Security: As part of a government-facing network, the solution needed to meet stringent standards for data integrity and operational uptime.
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Solution

• Bonded High-Speed Internet Architecture: Implemented a multi-link, bonded connectivity setup to provide increased bandwidth, load balancing, and resilience.
• Custom Public IP Bonding: Deployed a bonded public IP service to ensure continuous, stable IP addressing for Capita’s Meraki SD-WAN operations, enabling seamless traffic management and remote network control.
• 5G Integration for Failover: Integrated 5G as a backup layer, providing an additional route for continuity in the event of primary circuit degradation or outage.
• Collaborative Delivery: Worked closely with Capita’s infrastructure and security teams to ensure compliance with internal protocols, network integrity standards, and government-level resilience expectations.
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Outcome

• Reliable, Secure Connectivity: Capita’s Plymouth office now operates with fully redundant, high-speed bonded internet and seamless Meraki integration.
• Timely Network Deployment: Delivered and configured within Capita’s operational schedule, enabling uninterrupted progress across digital service rollouts.
• Enhanced Infrastructure Control: Bonded public IP architecture provides centralised oversight, superior failover capabilities, and improved resilience for mission-critical workloads.
• Future-Ready Network: The solution positions Capita to scale securely as its government infrastructure commitments expand.
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Highlights

• High-speed bonded IP connectivity optimised for Cisco Meraki infrastructure.
• 5G integration providing redundant, high-availability failover.
• On-time delivery supporting Capita’s government project timelines.
• Secure, compliant solution meeting public service data standards.
• Close collaboration with Capita’s infrastructure and security teams.