Managed hybrid networks & cloud connectivity for oil and gas

The drive to improve efficiency has led to widespread digitalisation for monitoring and managing your remote operations, along with migration to the cloud.

This transformation brings new challenges in handling multiple providers for the different networks, technologies and devices required to integrate your onshore and offshore operations across the world with your corporate offices, and with the cloud.

Specialist provider for onshore & offshore operations

Simplify your digitalisation initiatives and migration to the cloud with a future- ready network that is more agile and efficient, ensuring your applications are always available and secure in any location.

Future-ready networksOur intelligent hybrid network delivers unmatched confidence worldwide, keeping you connected in even the most remote locations.

Through our powerful managed services, we help you orchestrate and optimise all network elements and applications including data and IT, cyber security, IoT/OT solutions, application-based routing (SDWAN) and cloud services. In this way, your bespoke network is fully optimised, integrated and secure to enhance user experience and optimise productivity.

Seamlessly integratedMarlink understands your industry challenges and works closely with you to select the best network technologies to meet your objectives.

We seamlessly integrate satellite communications, fibre, microwave and 4G LTE to create a resilient hybrid network that connects your onshore and offshore operations. Our solutions are backed by end-to-end SLAs to assure near 100% service availability for all your business-critical operations.

Lifecycle managementMarlink provides a complete out-sourcing service: network design, licence applications, installation, configuration, network management and maintenance. We operate as an extension to your team, allowing you to focus on your core business.

Close supportOur field engineers are fully HSE-compliant and our global support network is close to all the world’s oilfields for prompt service and support, no matter where the location. Trust us to keep your business online and on time.

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The energy industry is about reliability, safety and optimised efficiency: keeping the world moving. To give you the competitive edge, Marlink is your trusted network solutions partner.

We ensure your network is always available and secure end-to-end, with the performance to support data-intensive business applications, cloud computing and welfare communications for remote workers.

Marlink is the trusted partner in fully managed smart network solutions, with an intelligent hybrid network and unrivalled digital solutions. Based on over 40 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry, we design, build and manage end-to-end network solutions that meet your specific needs.

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Fully managed smart networks for remote operations

Intelligent hybrid network solutions combining global satcom and terrestrial technologies, with network services to optimise application performance and cloud access.

Modular and flexible solutionsFrom individual satellite communication systems to fully managed hybrid network solutions, we serve all your remote operational needs, onshore and offshore.

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• Constant access to business-critical applications for operational continuity• Hybrid network solutions with dynamic routing to increase resilience• Proactive network monitoring to prevent outages and reduce unplanned downtime• End-to-end SLAs to deliver near 100% service availability• 24/7/365 global customer service• Over 1,250 servicing points in over 130 countries for proximity to remote operations.

Efficient

• Improved network performance at reduced costs • Centralised orchestration through a single portal to simplify network management • Load balancing for increased network capacity• Dynamic application routing for more efficient bandwidth use• Optimised application performance for enhanced user experience and productivity• Consolidation of virtual network functions in one standard device• Zero-touch provisioning at remote sites.

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• Quickly respond to changes in business requirements to enhance productivity and competitive edge• Scalable centralised Network Management System (NMS) for rapid rollout of new services and remote sites, avoiding local hardware configuration • Flexible use of any transport service available: multi-band satellite, 4G LTE, fibre, broadband internet.

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• Protect remote operations from potential disruption• In-house Security Operations Centre with dedicated cyber security experts• Threat detection, protection and resolution, using Marlink’s comprehensive CyberGuard solution• Unified architecture for managing security more consistently across remote sites and safeguarding data more effectively in a multi-cloud environment• Network segmentation to minimise cyberattacks to a manageable area.

• Dedicated staff internet and telephony• Access to daily news and entertainment• Cost control and access management• Telemedicine solution to manage health and medical emergencies

• Cloud connectivity • SD-WAN orchestration: traffic priority, load balancing and QoS• Network function virtualisation• Device management• Data management: web filtering and firewalling• Back-up services• CyberGuard security solutions

• Most extensive satellite footprint: L-, C-, Ku- and Ka-band• Fibre, leased lines, 4G LTE and microwave• Global MPLS backbone • Autonomous switching between carriers and networks• Link availability SLA: >99.9%

• Dedicated service manager• 24/7/365 service• Management portal • 9 warehouses worldwide • 1,250+ service points in 130+ countries • BOSIET & HUET- trained field engineers• Training academy

• VSAT systems: – Quick-deploy, fixed and stabilised antennas – 100+ Mbps bandwidth• Mobile Satellite Services – Portable broadband terminals – Satellite phones• M2M & IIoT – Tracking services – Sensors – Management platform

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The digital oilfield Real-time access to the data you need from your remote operations is key to making better decisions, speeding up your response and continually improving efficiency.

Exploration• Enable flexible, temporary communications for mobile teams • Quick-deploy VSAT systems, portable broadband terminals and satellite phones for onshore where there are no terrestrial networks• Stabilised VSAT and mobile satellite services with fully global coverage at sea

Drilling and production• Link remote operations to corporate offices and the cloud through hybrid network solutions• Fixed VSAT systems extended with fibre, 4G LTE and microwave links for refineries, gas plants, storage sites, treatment facilities • Stabilised VSAT, mobile satellite services and 4G LTE for vessels, FPSOs, fixed platforms and semi-submergible rigs

Crew and worker welfare• Attract and retain the best staff with communications and recreational services to keep morale high• Handle health issues and medical emergencies more efficiently with our telemedicine solution• Improve safety and emergency response with tracking solutions for mobile teams

M2M and IIoT• Monitor and manage remote assets such as wellheads and pipelines in real-time• Enhance automation and comply efficiently with safety requirements and environmental regulations

Cyber Security• Keep remote assets and vessels securely connected to your headquarters or data center with VPN interconnection solutions • Automate anti-virus updates, notification and version verification • Gain peace of mind with a large portfolio of supplementary services, including round-the-clock monitoring, in-depth investigation and response, intrusion tests, vulnerability scans and network audits

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Managed by MarlinkMarlink is the world’s leading provider of managed hybrid networks and cloud connectivity solutions for remote operations.

This is rooted in our deep experience of delivering satellite communications service to maritime and enterprise customers

for over 70 years. We partner with the industry’s leading satellite and terrestrial network operators, hardware and technology

providers to always provide the most reliable connectivity and IT services. We first served oil platforms in the North Sea in

1976 and since then, have provided managed network solutions to companies in every part of the oil and gas value chain.

We know how to deal with safety and regulatory compliance (our staff is trained, HSE training of field engineers, quality

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EMEA: +33 (0)1 70 48 98 98Americas: +1 (310) 616 5594 | +1 855 769 39 59 (toll free)Asia Pacific: +65 64 29 83 11Email: energy@marlink.comWeb: www.marlink.com

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Unique solutions portfolioIT & OT and Cyber services

7000+ VSATleading edge multi-band connectivity

Marlink is a true partner, who goes Above and Beyond to helpyou run your remote operations in ever smarter, more profitableand sustainable ways, to give you the competitive edge.

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