IQGeo inks US fibre network planning and design deal with global top 5 telecom operator
The contract is for a period of three years and has a software subscription value of US$3.6mln
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LON:IQG
Telecommunications and utility operators are “Building better networks” with IQGeo’s award-winning software solutions. The ability to powerfully model any network requirement, integrate every system and data source, and support field and office teams with continual innovation is helping operators create the networks of the future. Our solutions ensure greater cross-team collaboration and process efficiency throughout the network lifecycle, from planning and design to construction, operations, and sales. Whether it’s highly competitive fiber and 5G broadband rollouts or complex utility grid modernization projects, customers trust IQGeo’s enterprise solutions, OSPInsight fiber management, and Comsof automated design software. We partner with large multinationals and smaller regional operators to deliver the digital innovation they need to increase network resilience, operational safety, and business ROI.
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The contract is for a period of three years and has a software subscription value of US$3.6mln
Broker finnCap said the target price is based on a multiple of 3.5 times sales for next year
Recurring revenues grew 80% to £5.8mln and accounted for 42% of total sales, up from 35% the previous year.
A £11.5mln cash position suggests the company was at breakeven at the free cash flow level in the second half of the year, the analysts said
The total customer base expanded to 324 from 262 a year earlier
Its mobile software will be deployed by the customer on its field crews' phones and tablets to allow them to capture and optimise construction and planning processes
"This new deployment is an excellent example of IQGeo's unique ability to create a fully integrated solution for our customers using our powerful geospatial software,” said IQGeo chief executive Richard Petti
The customer is leading the industry in tackling the challenge of creating a zero-carbon network
Order intake increased by 88% during the half-year
"IQGeo is very pleased to be working with our new customer to help it maintain critical national electric infrastructure," chief executive Richard Petti
"We are very pleased with our first half performance," said chief executive Richard Petti
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Deutsche GigaNetz is a highly innovative next generation fiber network operator that brings “lightspeed” performance broadband to customers across Germany.
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The group's customer end markets have remained resilient as telecoms and utility network operators have become more critical assets for governments and communities responding to the pandemic
Chief executive Richard Petti said: “Rich joins IQGeo at a great time. Our existing European team has established a strong foundation with a growing utility and telecoms customer base..."
The firm's system ingests data to create a geospatially correct digital twin of a network that can be used by thousands of employees
The contract has an order value to be recognised over the next two financial years of £1.3mln for perpetual software licences, associated implementation services, and annual maintenance and support
The geospatial software firm also forecast 30% growth in product revenues, adding that orders expanded 42% during the year
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