EMC launches QuickSkid solution to connect faster offshore
EMC launches QuickSkid solution to connect faster offshore
HOUSTON -- Emerging Markets Communications (EMC) has reported a new connectivity solution, QuickSkid, which enables faster, more reliable and flexible communications for the oil and gas industry. Rig owners, operators and service providers can leverage QuickSkid as a primary or secondary connection, for operations, crew welfare, remote operating vehicles, disaster recovery or applications demanding heavy bandwidth utilization.
The fully managed service incorporates EMC’s global Ku-Band networks and teleports, a stabilized antenna and equipment in a box, field support and a 24x7 global operations center. EMC will test and ship inventory, equipment and spare parts to its field offices around the globe to quickly deploy services in the Gulf of Mexico, North Sea, Offshore Angola, Spain, Singapore and Brazil.
“As the industry strives to drill faster and explore further, oil and gas companies demand quick deployment and flexible communications solutions that are reliable and can be used for multiple purposes,” said Jesus Barber, senior V.P., EMC.
“Our QuickSkid is a simple solution, providing a faster way to get connected offshore, for disaster recovery, more redundancy or an independent network for a service provider,” added Barber.
