Orange bags contract from Rio Tinto
Orange Business Services has bagged a five-year contract from Rio Tinto to deliver global networking and security services to more than 280 Rio Tinto sites around the world. The services support users in both global offices as well as remote mining locations such as Canga East in Guinea, Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia and Almaty in Kazakhstan.
This new contract is believed to consolidate IT infrastructure, enhance network performance and further integrate global resources cost effectively. Building on a 10-year working partnership between the two companies, this contract is expected to allow further consolidation of IT infrastructure and services while addressing developing business requirements and improving agility and flexibility.
Orange Business Services claims to provide WAN services including satellite access and network management, as well as secure Internet gateways and traffic optimization. These services will be provided under a dedicated service management structure, backed by global consulting and project management, and supported through a service catalog and order management portal.
Scott Singer, Head, Global Business Services, Rio Tinto said, "Orange's global capabilities deliver considerable value to Rio Tinto. Over the past decade, Orange's technology and service solutions have supported our divestment and acquisition activities. We look forward to continuing to work with them to support our growth program, especially in developing nations where we will leverage Orange's far reaching network capabilities."
Gordon Makryllos, MD, Orange Business Services Australasia said, "With 1,500 points-of-presence around the world, our high performance global network allows us to provide Rio Tinto with secure services and coverage anytime, anywhere, whether terrestrially or over satellite. We are committed to providing the highest level of service to Rio Tinto so they can continue in their tradition of operational excellence."
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