29 Apr 2016 07:00
SCISYS PLC
(SSY: AIM)
SCISYS extends geographical reach with €2m contract win
SCISYS PLC ('SCISYS', the 'Group' or the 'Company'), the supplier of bespoke software systems, IT-based solutions, web and mobile application development, and support services to the Space, Defence, Media & Broadcast, Government and Commercial sectors, is pleased to announce a contract win with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). The contract, secured by SCISYS' Media & Broadcast division, covers all activities to deliver its dira! radio production and playout system to SABC's pan-South African broadcast operation, in a deal valued at circa €2M over a 2½ year period.
The dira! product will be rolled out to SABC's six Johannesburg radio networks as well as to ten larger and five smaller regional sites replacing other providers' systems.
Klaus Heidrich, CEO of SCISYS PLC commented: "The win of a landmark project with one of Africa's most valued broadcasters is a great achievement for SCISYS and its Media & Broadcast division which will certainly help to expand our business activities in international markets."
For further information please contact:
SCISYS PLC | +44 (0)1249 466 466 | |
Mike Love | Chairman | |
Klaus Heidrich | Chief Executive Officer | |
Chris Cheetham | Finance Director | |
finnCap (NOMAD & Broker) | +44 (0)20 7220 0500 | |
Julian Blunt | Corporate Finance | |
Mia Gardner | Corporate Broking | |
WalbrookPR Tom Cooper/Paul Vann | +44 (0) 20 7933 8780 +44 (0)797 122 1972 tom.cooper@walbrookpr.com |
About SCISYS:
Employing nearly 450 staff, SCISYS group is a leading developer of Information and Communications Technology services, e-Business, web and mobile applications and advanced technology solutions. The Company operates in a broad spectrum of market sectors including Media & Broadcast, Space, Government and Defence and Commercial sectors. SCISYS clients are predominantly blue chip and public sector organisations. Customers include the Environment Agency, the Ministry of Defence, Airbus Defence & Space, Arqiva, Vodafone, the European Space Agency, Eumetsat, the BBC, RNLI, AON, Halfords, Interflora and the National Trust. The Company has UK offices in Chippenham, Bristol, Leicester and Reading and two offices located in Germany. More information is available at www.scisys.co.uk