8 Apr 2013 07:00
SCISYS PLC
("SCISYS" or "the Company")
Contract with BBC
SCISYS PLC (AIM: SSY) the supplier of bespoke ICT software systems, IT based business solutions and support services to the Media & Broadcast, Space, Government & Defence and Environment sectors is pleased to announce that its Media & Broadcast division has received an order under its framework agreement with the BBC for the replacement of the dira! radio production and playout system used on all radio channels at BBC Scotland.
The current dira! systems as supplied by SCISYS will be replaced across Scotland (Glasgow Pacific Quay, Edinburgh and, at a later stage, in 9 regional sites) with dira! Next Generation windows-based systems. Additionally the BBC will receive an extra system for validation and training purposes.
It is expected that the project value will exceed £1million in total, commencing immediately and is scheduled for completion during 2015.
David Jones, CEO of SCISYS, commented "This is a key contract win for SCISYS and underlines the strength of the relationship established between SCISYS and the BBC. It provides further long term revenue visibility and gives further comfort on our progress towards meeting market expectations for the current financial year."
For further information please contact:
SCISYS PLC |
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Mike Love | Chairman |
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David Jones | Chief Executive Officer |
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Chris Cheetham | Finance Director |
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finnCap (NOMAD & Broker) |
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Stuart Andrews / Henrik Persson | Corporate Finance |
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Simon Starr | Corporate Broking |
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Employing nearly 440 staff, SCISYS is a leading developer of Information and Communications Technology services, e-Business and advanced technology solutions. The Company operates in a broad spectrum of market sectors including Media Broadcast, Space, Government & Defence, Environment and Applications Management sectors. SCISYS clients are predominantly blue chip and public sector organizations. Customers include Environment Agency, the Ministry of Defence, Astrium, Arqiva, Cable & Wireless Worldwide, the European Space Agency, Eumetsat, the BBC, RNLI, National Trust and Transport for London. The Company has UK offices in Chippenham, Bristol and Reading and two offices located in Germany. More information is available at www.scisys.co.uk.