Speedcast to Provide High-Speed Internet and IT Support Services to Project Management and Engineering Operations in the Middle East
BASRA, Iraq, Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Speedcast International Limited (ASX: SDA), the world's most trusted provider of remote communication and IT solutions, today announced that the company has been awarded a new multi-year contract with an Oil & Gas engineering services customer for fully managed internet services and IT support across the company's base in Iraq.
This company is an existing customer of Speedcast in EMEA that, with this new contract, is extending the scope of services that Speedcast will deliver. This new solution will supply the main base camp in Basra, Iraq with high-speed fibre internet and backup, as well as 24x7 on-site IT maintenance and troubleshooting support. The expansion of the scope of products and services Speedcast provides to customers is a key part of the company's growth strategy, and this win is another sign that this strategy is materializing.
"This customer is a global leader in the delivery of engineering and technical services, and this contract is a great opportunity to support growth initiatives beyond the rigs," says Speedcast's EVP of Energy, Keith Johnson. "It's another example of the fact that Speedcast provides solutions that go beyond standard satellite bandwidth and network management. We listen to our customers' needs and deliver what they require, in this case, fibre and IT services for infrastructure support."
For more information about Speedcast's experience and capabilities in the global Oil & Gas industry, visit www.speedcast.com or contact energysales@speedcast.com. Speedcast's Middle East team will be available to meet at ADIPEC 2019, November 11-14 in Abu Dhabi at booth # 14323.
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Speedcast International Ltd (ASX: SDA) is the largest provider of remote communications and IT services in the world. Speedcast's fully-managed service is delivered via a leading global, multi-access technology, multi-band and multi-orbit network of 70+ satellites and an interconnecting global terrestrial network, bolstered by extensive on-the-ground local support from 40+ countries. This global "network of networks" allows customers to fully rely on the most robust, integrated infrastructure available in the market for their mission critical applications. Speedcast is uniquely positioned as a strategic business partner, tailoring communications, IT and digital solutions to meet unique customer needs and enable business transformation. Speedcast extends its managed services through differentiated technology offerings including cyber-security, crew welfare, content solutions, data and voice applications, and network systems integration services. With a passionate customer focus and a strong safety culture, Speedcast serves more than 2,000 customers in more than 140 countries in sectors such as Maritime, Energy, Mining, Enterprise, Media, Cruise, NGOs and Government. Learn more at www.speedcast.com.
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