SpeedCast
| Public | |
| Industry | Satellite communication |
| Founded | 1999 |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Pierre - Jean Beylier |
| Services | Over 90 Satellite Beams |
Number of employees | 400 |
| Website |
speedcast |
SpeedCast is a leading global network and satellite communications service provider offering high-quality managed networks services in over 90 countries; and a global maritime network serving customers worldwide. With 40 international sales & support offices and 39 teleport operations, SpeedCast has a unique infrastructure to serve the requirements of customers globally. With over 5,000 links on land and at sea supporting mission critical applications, SpeedCast has distinguished itself with a strong operational expertise and a highly efficient support organization, which are the foundation of SpeedCast's success. SpeedCast is publicly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange under the ticker SDA
History
SpeedCast was founded in September 1999. (SpeedCast Ltd., 2010) AsiaSat became a primary shareholder in SpeedCast in March 2000. In November 2007, AsiaSat purchased all outstanding shares to become 100% owner of SpeedCast.[1] SpeedCast launched a diversity of satellite telecommunications service to customers over the course of the past 13 years.[2]
TA Associates, a leading global growth private equity firm, completed a buyout of SpeedCast Ltd, from (“AsiaSat”) in September 2012.[3]
Since that time, SpeedCast has completed the buyout of three satellite communications companies: Australian Satellite Communications ("ASC") based in South Australia in December 2012; Elektrikom Satellite Service ("Elektrikom") based in The Netherlands in January 2013; and Pactel International ("Pactel") based in Australia in April 2013. These group of companies have formed the new SpeedCast Group.
In June 2014, SpeedCast announced the acquisition of Oceanic Broadband an Australian integrator and solutions provider.[4]
In August 2014, SpeedCast listed on the Australian Stock Exchange under the ticker SDA
Key personnel
Pierre-Jean Beylier, CEO: Pierre-Jean joined SpeedCast in December 2000, first leading Sales & Marketing activities and now as CEO since July 2004. During this time, SpeedCast Group has grown through organic and inorganic growth to be one of the leading satellite service providers in the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and Africa regions; with a global maritime network serving customers worldwide. The company serves over 350 customers across more than 2,000 terrestrial sites in approximately 50 countries and more than 500 maritime vessels and offshore rigs.
References
- ↑ "AsiaSat to pay $3.4m for Speedcast stake". Telecom Asia Net. telecomasia.net. 2007-11-15. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
- ↑ "SpeedCast About Us.". SpeedCast Ltd. 2010-07-20. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
- ↑ "TA Associates Completes Buyouts of SpeedCast Ltd". SpeedCast Ltd. 2012-09-24. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
- ↑ "SpeedCast acquires Oceanic Broadband". TeleGeography. 2014-06-20. Retrieved 2014-06-22.