[SatNews] The new contract will provide satellite broadband to customers in the oil and gas, utilities and industrial sectors.
 
NASA Data Systems, the enterprise communications provider, has signed a contract with Avanti Communications to extend its satellite broadband capability across the Middle East.

Avanti’s second satellite, HYLAS 2, was launched on August 2 2012, extending Avanti’s coverage to Africa and the Middle East. Avanti’s third satellite, HYLAS 3, to be launched in partnership with ESA in 2015, will provide further capacity in the EMEA region.

The new contract will provide satellite broadband to customers in the oil and gas, utilities and industrial sectors. The services will be deployed via Avanti’s HYLAS 2 satellite.
 
Hakim Naas, Managing Director at NASA Data Systems said: “The decision to partner with Avanti was rooted in the organization’s ability to tailor flexible and high-quality service options. We have a diverse customer base that expects first class service and support, both of which will be addressed via our collaboration.”
 
Matthew O’Connor, Chief Operating Officer at Avanti Communications, said: “We are delighted to provide our satellite services to NASA Data Systems in the Middle East. Avanti’s unique technology brings the quality and flexibility required to deliver true commercial advantage to customers in the region.”