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Accenture and Leonardo Partner to Deploy Secure NATO Network
Accenture and Leonardo will design, implement and operate the core Protected Business Network platform across a multi-cloud environment provided by NCIA, supporting the progressive deployment and long-term adoption of secure cloud services.
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Accenture has signed a multi-million euro contract with the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) for the Protected Business Network (PBN) program. Done in collaboration with Leonardo, the project is engineered to establish a secure, cloud-enabled digital enterprise supporting classified operations across the NATO Enterprise.
Context of the Cooperation
Modern military alliances require decision-makers and military personnel across multiple operational domains to communicate, coordinate, and access sensitive data efficiently. Relying on legacy network approaches introduces vulnerabilities to external cyber attacks and limits operational agility. To transition to a modern infrastructure that is highly resilient to disruption, the NCIA required scaled engineering and cyber security capabilities.
The cooperation combines Accenture’s digital transformation, enterprise cloud engineering, and platform management expertise with Leonardo’s specialized cyber defense frameworks and secure architecture capabilities. This combined approach allows the partners to deliver a standardized, scalable cloud platform that addresses the rigorous security demands of the NATO infrastructure.
Technical Solution and Responsibilities
The technological solution focuses on the design, implementation, and long-term operation of the core PBN platform across a multi-cloud environment provided by the NCIA. The program replaces fragmented legacy workflows by introducing a common cloud operating model and standardized engineering practices.
Responsibilities are divided between the consortium partners to merge enterprise cloud infrastructure with advanced cybersecurity operations:
- Accenture is responsible for the overarching platform design, implementation tracking, and multi-cloud operations management.
- Leonardo is responsible for implementing the network security layers, deploying a specialized Zero Trust Architecture designed to isolate and verify all data traffic.
To maintain system resiliency, Leonardo will secure the environment using its proprietary Global Cybersec Platform, which utilizes an artificial intelligence multi-agentic system for automated threat detection and real-time cyber defense. The unified network architecture is engineered to provide a standardized, secure environment where new digital applications can be developed, deployed, and maintained rapidly.
Deployment or Implementation
The implementation agreement spans a seven-year contract period with an estimated value of approximately 200 million euros. The initial phases focus on the core engineering and multi-cloud integration of the PBN infrastructure.
Subsequent deployment phases will execute a progressive rollout and long-term adoption strategy to migrate approximately 29,000 users across the Alliance onto the secure cloud services. The long-term lifecycle management provided by Accenture and Leonardo is structured to ensure the network continuously functions as a scalable, attack-resilient foundation for NATO's future digital capabilities.
Edited by Romila DSilva, Induportals Editor, with AI assistance.
Deployment or Implementation
The implementation agreement spans a seven-year contract period with an estimated value of approximately 200 million euros. The initial phases focus on the core engineering and multi-cloud integration of the PBN infrastructure.
Subsequent deployment phases will execute a progressive rollout and long-term adoption strategy to migrate approximately 29,000 users across the Alliance onto the secure cloud services. The long-term lifecycle management provided by Accenture and Leonardo is structured to ensure the network continuously functions as a scalable, attack-resilient foundation for NATO's future digital capabilities.
Edited by Romila DSilva, Induportals Editor, with AI assistance.
