Hermes Datacomms live Real-Time demo of VSAT connectivity capabilities
Oil & Gas Communications: SE Asia. Re-defining the Digital Oilfield
Hermes is sponsoring the GVF Oil and Gas Communications conference and exhibition in South East Asia on the 22nd and 23rd November 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Mutiara in Kuala Lumpur. On Tuesday 22nd November, Hermes is showcasing a live demo of real-time VSAT connectivity capabilities, demonstrated by Gary Steer, Hermes Technical Director and Mohd Faizal Bin Zainal Amri, Hermes General Manager, South East Asia.
Bin Zainal Amri, explains, "With a national and regional resurgence in the oil & gas industry in Malaysia and SE Asia, the need for reliable, efficient and cost effective communication solutions will become even greater as it offers a method of reducing expenditure. We are looking forward to attending this years conference to demonstrate Hermes well established presence within SE Asia and to demonstrate Hermes extensive knowledge and experience in providing VSAT and fibre solutions, in often difficult and harsh environments, using the latest technology and a 24/7 support service".
GVF Mission Statement, "The GVF will host a meeting of key leaders and experts from the oil & gas sector as well as the communications and commercial applications sectors, to examine a combination of satellite-based communications, and integrated satellite-terrestrial hybrid communications solutions, to which the oil & gas industry upstream and downstream segments, turns to play a vital role in providing the essential connectivity and access to vital applications".
KBR were using a shared VSAT network for their operation in Basra. This setup was not meeting their requirements and was significantly impacting on operations. KBR came to Hermes for assistance
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