Speedcast to deliver technology upgrades and SD-WAN solution to a leading global aviation services provider, connecting more than 40 onshore energy and search and rescue sites Houston, Texas — August 23, 2022 — Speedcast, a leading communications and IT services provider, announced today that the company has signed a multi-year contract with Bristow Group Inc. to deliver technology upgrades and future-proof more than 40 remote sites across the globe, including Australia, Europe, Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and North and South America. Houston-based Bristow Group is the global leader in innovative…
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Speedcast Further Strengthens Software Networking Expertise with the Announcement of New Board Member
Houston, Texas — July 13, 2022 — Speedcast, a leading global communications and network service provider, today announced the appointment of Andres Angelani to its Board of Directors. The board addition is part of Speedcast’s continued focus on software-defined network solutions across the energy, enterprise, and commercial and passenger maritime markets it serves. With a background in software and product development, Angelani currently serves as Global Head of the Digital Engineering Practice at Cognizant, a company that helps clients modernize technology so they can stay ahead in the fast-changing world….
Read MoreSpeedcast Connecting 3,000 Retail Outlets in Mexico for Multinational Retailer
Speedcast’s network integrates Comtech VSAT technology to increase the speed and resilience of electronic point-of-sale and new in-store applications Houston, Texas — June 22, 2022 — Speedcast, a leading communications and IT services provider, has been awarded a multi-year contract by a large American multinational retailer to provide a managed VSAT backup network for close to 3,000 store operations across Mexico. The network will ensure the reliability of electronic point-of-sale data transmission as well as innovative new applications, such as in-store digital kiosks. Speedcast is providing a turnkey network service…
Read MoreSpeedcast Adds 13 Gbps of New Capacity to Its Unified Global Platform at Record-Setting Pace to Meet Customer Growth Surge
Strategic network expansion supporting European and Alaskan cruise sectors and global energy market demand Speedcast made substantial investments in network management technologies, with future-ready, software-defined services that helped make the capacity acceleration possible Major increase to the company’s total network capacity from 2020 pre-pandemic levels was completed at rapid pace over a five-week period Houston, Texas — May 25, 2022 — Speedcast announced today that in response to surging demand in the cruise and energy markets it serves, the company has significantly expanded its Unified Global Platform (UGP), adding 13…
Read MoreSeadrill Renews Speedcast Connectivity Partnership with Three-Year Service Agreement
Contract renewal affirms Speedcast’s innovation and market leadership, ensures latest technology delivered across global deepwater drilling fleet Aberdeen, United Kingdom — May 10, 2022 — Speedcast, a leading communications and IT services provider, today announced that the company has been selected by Seadrill to continue providing services for its global fleet via a three-year contract. Under the terms of the agreement, Speedcast will deliver the latest connectivity solutions to best serve Seadrill’s deepwater drilling fleet in operation across the Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, North Sea and African Coast regions. Seadrill…
Read MoreSpeedcast Signs Partnership Agreement with Lars Thrane to Deliver Iridium® Safety Solutions
Speedcast portfolio addition offers certified safety communications services for maritime customers Aberdeen, United Kingdom — April 5, 2022 — Speedcast, a leading communications and IT services provider, announced today its partnership with Lars Thrane, offering a suite of terminals and the ability to deliver Iridium® Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) services. Following Iridium’s launch of the GMDSS service in 2020, this contract formalizes the addition of the service to Speedcast’s Managed Services portfolio. As part of the agreement, Speedcast will offer the full range of Lars Thrane terminals…
Read MoreSpeedcast Adds Software Path Certification from AWS to Its Cloud Qualifications, Bringing New Value to Customer Solutions
Technical validation of Speedcast SIGMA adds to the company’s credentials within the APN, including Advanced Tier Services and AWS Public Sector Program Speedcast’s SIGMA platform runs on AWS to provide customers with simplified network management and quick adaptation for changing operational needs Speedcast subject matter experts collectively hold more than 32 AWS certifications and 84 AWS accreditations to help customers navigate a secure and flexible path to cloud and application modernization Houston, Texas — March 22, 2022 — Speedcast, a leading communications and information technology (IT) services provider, announced today…
Read MoreSpeedcast and OneWeb Sign Partnership to Bring LEO Capabilities to the World’s Largest Network
Technical testing and assessments validate LEO as a connectivity pathway, joining GEO, MEO and 4G/5G for high-demand applications Houston, Texas – March 21, 2022 – Speedcast, a leading communications and IT services provider, announced today that it will become a OneWeb Distribution Partner, integrating OneWeb’s (LEO) satellite connectivity into Speedcast’s Unified Global Platform (UGP). OneWeb is set to enter customer trials in mid-2022, bringing in LEO service for Speedcast’s energy and enterprise customers followed by maritime mobility in 2023. The agreement will add OneWeb’s enterprise-grade, high-speed LEO connectivity to the…
Read MoreSpeedcast Announces Successful Closing of New $350 Million Debt Financing
Debt investment led by PSP Investments provides additional capital for further growth and innovation Houston, Texas — February 28, 2022 — Speedcast, a leading communications and IT services provider, today announced that the company successfully closed on a new $350 million USD Credit Facility. PSP Investments Credit USA LLC (“PSP Investments”) led the transaction, which was comprised of a $300 million Term Loan B and a $50 million Priority Revolving Credit Facility, both of which were privately placed with a select group of direct lenders. The transaction recapitalizes the March…
Read MoreSpeedcast Secures Multi-Year Contract with Oliveira Energia for Connectivity Backbone Supporting 42 Sites
Agreement with Speedcast’s local entity, SC Caprock, covers service delivery to Amazon Basin power plants and ensures reliability for operations Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — December 7, 2021 — Speedcast, a leading communications and IT services provider, today announced that the company has been selected by Oliveira Energia for a multi-year contract to deliver connectivity service to 42 power plants in the countryside of Amazonas State. Brazilian power electric generator Oliveira Energia serves more than two million customers in the Amazon basin. The service is being delivered by Speedcast’s Brazilian…
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