Speedcast Awarded VSAT License in Iraq, Completes Systems Integration Project Including Local Managed Network Services Contract with International Oilfield Services Group

SYDNEY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Iraq—Speedcast
International Limited (ASX: SDA), the world’s most trusted provider
of highly reliable, fully managed, remote communication and IT
solutions, today announced it has been awarded a VSAT (very small
aperture terminal) license to operate in Iraq through its locally
licensed entity, prompting the completion of a new systems integration
project providing managed network services for an international oilfield
services group in the country.

The VSAT license is a strict new requirement as of January 2017 for
service providers operating in Iraq, which was previously covered under
the yearly telecommunications license required to operate communications
networks in-country. Speedcast’s local entity has renewed its general
telecommunications license in addition to being awarded the
VSAT-specific license, allowing the company to continue to support
customers in the region for satellite connectivity as well as other
telecommunications and technology services.

“Obtaining the VSAT license is a huge win for us, as it was essential
for us to continue providing reliable communications to international
customers doing business in Iraq,” said Keith Johnson, EVP, Energy,
Speedcast. “The customer we are supporting for this systems integration
project is new to operating in the country and was looking for an
experienced international service provider they could trust. Speedcast’s
unique experience in providing ruggedized communications equipment and
highly reliable services made us a great fit for the environment, which
includes extreme temperatures and desert conditions. Being one of the
few companies with the license to provide managed satellite
communications in-country, Speedcast is able to exceed the customer’s
needs with the dependability and professionalism that has made the
company a leader in the industry.”

The project scope includes four sites at a major oilfield in southern
Iraq, utilising Speedcast’s locally licensed entity to deliver
communications services and 24×7 support. The sites are equipped with
terrestrial, microwave and satellite connectivity, CCTV, video
conferencing, WAN optimization and a range of IT equipment. Fiber and
microwave serve as the primary connections with satellite providing
backup. Terrestrial and VSAT networks were provided together to ensure
business continuity for both operator and service contractors, so both
drilling and critical business data could be transmitted 100 percent of
the time. Under the terms of the agreement, Speedcast will also provide
end-user VSAT licenses.

Speedcast’s system integration experience spans 30 years and includes
engineering and design, procurement, testing, installation and
maintenance for complete communications needs – from entertainment
systems and security and monitoring services to navigation equipment,
video streaming, internet of things (IoT) and more.

About Speedcast International Limited

Speedcast International Ltd (ASX: SDA) is the world’s most trusted
provider of highly reliable, fully managed, end-to-end remote
communication and IT solutions. The company utilizes an extensive
worldwide footprint of local support, infrastructure and coverage to
design, integrate, secure and optimize networks tailored to customer
needs. With differentiated technology, an intense customer focus and a
strong safety culture, Speedcast serves more than 2,000 customers in
over 140 countries via 39 teleports, including offshore rigs and cruise
ships, 10,000+ maritime vessels and 4,500+ terrestrial sites. Speedcast
supports mission-critical applications in industries such as maritime,
oil and gas, enterprise, media, cruise and government. Learn more at www.speedcast.com.

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