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October 16th, 2012

RigNet... Drilling Duties' NOC Support (Comms)


[SatNews] RigNet, Inc. (Nasdaq:RNET) has announced that its Qatar subsidiary, RigNet Qatar W.L.L., has been selected...

...by a major drilling services provider active in Qatar to deliver managed network solutions for one additional offshore accommodation jack-up drilling rig and two additional land drilling rigs in the company's fleet. These services have been added to an existing five-year fleet contract between RigNet Qatar W.L.L. and this important customer.

A high-performance and secure network is a high priority for the oil and gas community, ensuring effective and reliable communications, both offshore and onshore, as well as access to business-critical IT applications. As part of the contract, RigNet Qatar W.L.L. will deliver an end-to-end network solution, ensuring the customer derives greater value from its network services through increased standardization and innovation. The solution includes network design, equipment and installation, as well as service and 24/7 network monitoring and support from RigNet's new Global Network Operations Center.