AST and Harvest Technology Group Announce Global Partnership to Provide Innovative Solutions that will Enhance Efficiency in Remote Operations

Highlights:

• Harvest Technology Group and The AST Group announce a global reseller agreement and solution partner arrangement.
• This partnership builds on the early agreement between AST Australia and Harvest Infinity (a subsidiary of Harvest Technology Group) established in 2020.
• Partnership of two companies who understand the challenges of remote operations and networks and are driven to provide solutions that improve customer value and operational effectiveness.

Early in 2020, Harvest Infinity wholly owned subsidiary, Harvest Infinity Pty Ltd, entered into an initial Agreement with Applied Satellite Technology Australia Pty Ltd (AST) to work together for development, marketing, and distribution of the Nodestream™ technology through AST’s global satellite connectivity network.

This partnership is now global, with both parties agreeing to a long-term reseller agreement and solution partner arrangement. This reflects the aligned intention of both companies to expand into a worldwide commercial commitment that presents a unified approach to global opportunities within the spheres of remote communications and operations around the world.

Andrew Peters, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the AST Group said:

The AST Group's partnership with Harvest Technology Group exemplifies the power of collaboration in providing solutions for the future of remote operations. Together, we cultivate innovation by harnessing technology that drives operational efficiency and effectiveness for even the most remote industries.

I am delighted to have seen first-hand how our partnership has developed since 2020, as we expand now, not just in Australia, but across our global business our aligned mission to empower remote operations with technology will enable us to lead the way in this space.

Paul Guilfoyle, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Harvest Technology Group said:

It was a pleasure hosting AST’s CEO Andrew Peters and Vice President - APAC James De Vroome at our Perth facility last month (May 2023). We are really pleased to enter into this new global agreement. Both AST and Harvest have clear strategies on approaching customer requirements within remote regions creating clear alignment for us to enhance and expand our working relationship.

The significance of this announcement is the development of opportunities for Harvest’s Nodestream™ applications and interfaces as complementary to AST’s offerings, as well as providing for the opportunity for the parties to work together on unified solutions for AST’s customer base.

About The AST Group

Applied Satellite Technology (AST) is an independent full-service communications integrator, providing the maritime, energy and government sectors with reliable hybrid end-to-end remote connectivity solutions. With over 30 years’ experience, AST’s experts apply their industry experience to tailor software, hardware, and airtime solutions to keep people, systems and assets connected in the remotest locations. Remote access empowers users to make data-driven decisions that enhance performance, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.