Sparrows, a leading provider of oilfield lifting engineering services, specialising in lifting solutions to the oil and gas industry, has appointed Amor Group to manage the outsourcing of its IT function as part of its global expansion strategy. The contract will deliver a more robust delivery platform and quicker turnaround times across all operations to the benefit of Sparrows’ customers.
The five year contract will see Amor Group providing a range of flexible IT support services, including IT infrastructure, business systems and communications support together with the management of all third party IT contracts on a 24/7 basis*. This will bring in new ways of working, reduce cost and optimise processes and systems.
Amor Group will offer a fully out-sourced service for the management of Sparrows Information Management (IM) systems, delivering a dynamic, modern and comprehensive service that supports and reduces risk to their global operations.
Doug Sedge, Chief Executive Officer, Sparrows, said: “This contract award underlines the importance of a world-class IM function to Sparrows. We are confident that Amor will deliver a robust, flexible and scalable solution to support our growing business.”
John Innes, Chief Executive Officer of Amor Group, added: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to transform Sparrows IT function. Working with one of the world’s leading providers of oilfield lifting engineering services underlies our oil and gas credentials and cements our position as a leader in IT support operations.”
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* Through Amor Assist, its first line service desk and Amor Assure, its data centre.
ABOUT AMOR GROUP
Amor Group is Scotland’s largest business technology solutions company with forecast revenues of £38million and 450 staff across its Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Coventry and Houston offices. For more information, visit www.amorgroup.com
Sparrows Company History
Sparrows, is a leading provider of oilfield lifting engineering services specialising in offshore lifting, crane engineering and services, mechanical handling, pipe and cable lay-systems, fluid power engineering, equipment rentals and competence training.
Established in 1974 with global headquarters in Aberdeen (under its original brand of Sparrows Offshore Services), Sparrows has since expanded its business worldwide through the implementation of its crane management services. Since 2000, the company has undergone substantial and rapid growth nationally and internationally, establishing facilities in North America, the Netherlands, West Africa, UAE, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, India and Brazil, while also building the group further through the acquisition of three businesses: Energy Cranes, Aberdeen Hydraulics and Baricon Systems.
Under the unified Sparrows brand, the company has created six business lines, operating worldwide, to align ourselves with our clients’ needs and to be able to deliver a seamless and integrated service across geographies and markets.
Sparrows Engineering & Operations
Lifting engineering and offshore crane operation & maintenance services
Sparrows Manufacturing
Offshore crane design, manufacture & after-sales support
Sparrows Rental
Supply of fully crewed offshore crane rental services
Sparrows Training
Training for all categories of crane, rigging and load handling personnel, lifting equipment inspectors and hydraulics technicians
Sparrows Fluid Power
Design, manufacture, test & repair of hydraulics systems. Field service & component supply
Sparrows Baricon
Design, manufacture, sales & rental and operation of marine pipe and cable lay systems
Key facts:
• 1500 employees at 15 bases worldwide
• Diverse customer base including major oil and gas operators and major contractors
For further information visit our website at: www.sparrowsgroup.com
