ASG signs $15m deal with energy utility

Perth-based IT services provider ASG Group has announced it has signed a $15 million, five-year contract to provide IT services to an electricity utility.

Under terms of the $15 million deal, ASG will provide mid-range server and network services support, disaster recovery and project work.

Due to commercial confidentiality arrangements, the utility cannot be named.

ASG said its push into energy and utilities was based on its cost effective, low risk management of IT infrastructure and applications.

The agreement follows last year's announcement that ASG would provide services for Western Power, on a five-year contract worth $35 million.

ASG Group general manager Murray Rosa said the new deal was a significant achievement for the company, and its plan would be to continue to leverage its opportunities in Western Australia.

"This contract is a significant achievement for ASG and highlights not only our technical expertise but our ability to forge strong relationships through our previous engagements within the Energy and Utilities Sector," he said.

"Our collaborative working approach ensured we had a clear understanding of the
business needs and future IT requirements of the organisation."

"This contract win highlights the flexibility and responsiveness of ASG's proposed
Services.

"We pride ourselves on being agile to meet the specific needs of our clients," said Mr Rosa.

ASG has secured $53 million of new contracts in the first half of FY11, including $20 million in targeted growth business segments.