22 Dec 2011 07:00
SCISYS PLC
(SSY: AIM)
SciSys wins Contract for the
Future Deployable GEOINT (FDG) System
SciSys PLC (stock code: SSY), the specialist supplier of bespoke software systems, IT based solutions and support services is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract valued at £2.5 million to provide the Future Deployable GEOINT (FDG) System ("the Project").
The contract was awarded by Lockheed Martin UK Integrated Systems & Solutions Limited which is the prime contractor for FDG to the UK's Ministry of Defence. The aim of the Project is to rationalise and upgrade the current GEOINT capability to meet the projected range of military activities and intelligence requirements, including its closer integration into the wider defence information infrastructure. The Project will provide enhanced geospatial intelligence capability to support operations in the land, air and maritime domains.
The contract will run through to May 2013.
Commenting on the contract, David Jones, Chief Executive designate, said:"
"This contract award underlines the strong association we have with Lockheed Martin who value our expertise in the defence marketplace."
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About SciSys PLC
Employing nearly 450 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 Support 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, the National Archives and Transport for London. The company has UK offices in Chippenham, Bristol and Reading and three offices located in Germany. More information is available at www.scisys.co.uk.