TEXPO
celebrated its flagship project “Satellite Tracking Ground Station” for YAHSAT
Satellite Programme in style at a Gala Dinner.
TEXPO is a global technology infrastructure provider, application
developer, business & IT consulting organisation with over 15 years of
outstanding track record and a high profile client base. TEXPO is headquartered
in Dubai and operates in Houston, London, Riyadh, Ras al Khaimah and Karachi
and offers IT solutions expertise to leading private and government organisations
across all domains of information technology including IT strategy, application
development, infrastructure and outsourcing.
The launch of the YAHSAT Satellites marked a seminal stage in the
UAE’s Satellite program, as the first ground communication satellite station in
the GCC. Global technology infrastructure specialist TEXPO, is one of the
leading Solution and IT Services partners for the Satellite Tracking Ground
Station.
This project is an exclusive showcase for the United Arab Emirates
and the YAHSAT Satellite Tracking Ground Station, which has been built by
Astrium for YAHSAT’s satellites Y1A and Y1B and functions on the KA frequency.
The project is unique globally in its network management system because it is controlled
completely by IT and networking systems, and the use of commercially available
equipment instead of proprietary solutions. TEXPO has been an integral part of
the installation including complete cable networking installations,
sub-communications systems testing, and electrical installations and compliance
procedures with International Quality Standards.
At this Gala Dinner, which was held at The Royal Ballroom - The
Palace at the One & Only Royal Mirage, TEXPO’s CEO Dr. Sarfaraz Alam hosted
partners from Astrium, EADS and YAHSAT to celebrate the success of this major
project. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Alam said, “We are proud to be such an
integral part of a seminal moment in the United Arab Emirates’ telecom
revolution. Right from its Network Management System, inventive sourcing
process and sustainable equipment, the YAHSAT Satellite program has been a
unique experience for our highly experienced team.”
Dr. Alam continued, “For TEXPO, this remains our flagship project
because this project not only demonstrates the technological leadership of the
country, but also stands testimony to the fact that strong collaboration can
deliver great results”.
Director of United Kingdom Trade and Investment, British Embassy,
Abu Dhabi, Mrs. Frances Moffett-Kouadio addressed the occasion and said, “If
you want to do business in Abu Dhabi, you have to look at partnership, and I
congratulate TEXPO, Astrium and all the partners, because you understood that
many years ago. You have come and delivered a phenomenally impressive project”.
Mr. Aidan Joy, MD Secure Satellite Communications Systems for
Astrium Limited, addressed the event saying “TEXPO began working with us in
2010, starting with the installation process and now are very much an integral
part of the team doing the commissioning and integration activities, that have
been both implemented in the UAE and overseas.” He continued by thanking TEXPO
for organising the event, and said “The key to the success of this significant
project, has been the strong partnership shared with YAHSAT, key suppliers and
supporters, including TEXPO.”
Also speaking at the occasion was Mr. Nagib Chahine, Director -
Service Development & Delivery, YAHSAT said “This project showed how a good
partner is needed to achieve success. TEXPO not only helped us through Astrium,
but they also played significant role in installation.”
This black-tie event was well attended by representatives and
delegations from the UK and French embassies, dignitaries from Astrium EADS,
UAE Army, executives from YAHSAT, Thales Alenia Space (TAS). The
guests enjoyed exclusive performances of the internationally acclaimed British
stand-up comedian John Moloney and DC Jazz Band.
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