Marlabs Partners With Rigstar Communications to Launch Landmark 'Managed Cloud Computing' Platform for the Alberta Oil and Gas Sector

PISCATAWAY, N.J., May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --  Marlabs Inc. today announced that it is partnering with Rigstar Communications, a provider of full lifecycle communication services to oil and gas organizations, for the launch of their new 'Managed Cloud Computing' solution.

The first comprehensive private/hybrid cloud platform available in Western Canada, Rigstar's 'Managed Cloud Computing' system provides enterprises with a completely customizable suite of cloud services, delivered within the footprint of a client's private network. Included in the solution set are three core offerings:  Virtual Data Center in a Box, Cloud Enablement and Management, and Custom Application Mobility Services.

"Rigstar Communications has a 13 year history of successfully building, deploying and operating high performance remote communication infrastructure to the Alberta oil sands," said Robert Hart, Rigstar's Chief Revenue Officer. "Our clients can now leverage that infrastructure to deploy a real-time, scalable and fully provisioned cloud computing platform, significantly improving end user remote workforce productivity. By extending a corporate cloud to the most remote areas of a wide network, the CIO can fully realize the business benefits of their overall cloud strategy."

Jay Nair, Senior Vice President, Marlabs, said, "The cloud provides a transformative mechanism to drive more efficient, innovative, and effective business processes, along with greater collaboration, communication, and cost savings. Using the Rigstar cloud platform, organizations will be able to build secure, tiered private and hybrid cloud solutions that can be provisioned in real-time. It is a privilege to partner with Rigstar Communications on this path breaking initiative."

Jeff Holden, VP Energy and Utilities, Marlabs, added, "We are looking forward to working with Rigstar Communications in introducing this first-of-its-kind robust and geographically diverse private/hybrid cloud computing solution to the Alberta oil and gas market. We believe the platform has the potential to significantly raise the level of business agility and performance for Rigstar clients."

For more information on Rigstar's newest product, 'Managed Cloud Computing,' please visit www.rigstar.ca. 

About Marlabs Inc.

Marlabs is a provider of innovative software and BPO services that improve operational efficiency and help customers gain competitive advantage.  As a trusted partner, Marlabs has consistently delivered winning results for clients, which has led to exponential growth and multiple accolades. The company has been repeatedly recognized by Deloitte & Touche in their Fast 50 and Fast 500 programs. After being named to the prestigious Inc. 500 list for five consecutive years, Marlabs was the sole inductee into the Inc. 500 Hall of Fame in 2006. Marlabs has been featured as one of the "best places to work in NJ" among large firms. For more information, visit www.marlabs.com.

SOURCE Marlabs Inc.