Orange Business Services (OBS) has won a five-year contract from Rio Tinto to deliver global networking and security services to more than 280 of the company’s global sites.

As per the conditions of the contract, OBS will consolidate IT infrastructure, enhance network performance and further integrate global resources cost effectively.

Orange Business Services will also provide WAN services including satellite access and network management, as well as secure Internet gateways and traffic optimisation.

These services will be provided under a dedicated service management structure, backed by global consulting and project management, and supported through a service catalog and order management portal.