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Dexa Systems, Inc. and Schlumberger announced today that Dexa Systems has acquired the Schlumberger Enterprise Security Service (ESS) business.
Over the years Schlumberger has built a strong security presence focused in the oil and gas industry deploying security technology to some of the largest companies in world. These solutions are in everyday use by over 500,000 users in the oil and gas industry.
Under the terms of the agreement, Dexa Systems will acquire the Schlumberger ESS business including its identity and access management technologies, its suite of credential management tools, its security consulting services, and all existing contracts. Dexa Systems will be the Schlumberger preferred partner for Identity Management and Security Services in the oil and gas industry.
“We selected Dexa Systems because of their proven ability to fulfill our existing client commitments and deliver the same high level of service quality,” said Tony Bowman, President, Schlumberger Information Solutions. “We believe that the E&P market will be better served by a horizontal security company that can leverage their expertise across multiple industries.”
“Our goal for our clients remains unchanged—to provide our clients with robust security solutions to drive greater efficiency in digital oilfield operations. We feel strongly that Dexa Systems is the right company to help us deliver such solutions,” said Bowman.
Dr. Mehrzad Mahdavi, currently with the Schlumberger ESS group, will become the President & CEO of Dexa Systems . The ESS group will now form part of the Dexa team, helping ensure continuity and a seamless transition for clients.
Dexa Systems, focuses on enterprise security solutions as its core business, deploying solutions across all sectors whilst maintaining a strong focus in oil & gas. “We are committed to maintaining Schlumberger’s high level of service quality whilst expanding the capability of the ESS suite of security services” said Dr. Mahdavi.
“Security and assurance of information systems integrity is critical in enabling the digital oilfield. We have a proven track record and are well positioned to provide ongoing security solutions to the oil and gas industry,” said Dr. Mahdavi
Dexa Systems is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
About Schlumberger
Schlumberger is the world’s leading oilfield services company supplying technology, information solutions and integrated project management that optimize reservoir performance for customers working in the oil and gas industry. The company employs more than 80,000 people of over 140 nationalities working in approximately 80 countries. Schlumberger supplies a wide range of products and services from seismic acquisition and processing; formation evaluation; well testing and directional drilling to well cementing and stimulation; artificial lift and well completions; and consulting, software, and information management. In 2007, Schlumberger revenue was $23.28 billion. For more information, visit www.slb.com.
About Dexa Systems
Dexa Systems provides state-of-the-art security solutions that protect enterprise assets, simplify use of information technology in everyday operations; and enable new business ventures by assuring security and trust. For more information: www.dexasystems.com.
Contacts:
Susan Ganz
Schlumberger
Tel: +1-281-285-8245
E-mail:
sganz1@slb.com
Gary Leibowitz
Dexa Systems
Tel: +1-281-846-2604
E-mail:
gary.leibowitz@dexasystems.com
