India-based systems integration and distribution company HCL Infosystems has won a INR5.3 billion or USD114m contract from power distribution utilities in Rajasthan state, India to implement a state wide solution involving integration of IT, geographic information system, automatic meter reading and associated technologies. The deal involves consultancy, design, development & implementation of business process applications, CRM, Billing, GIS and AMR. It also involves setting up of a wide area network, data center with a disaster recovery back-up center.
The company will also implement a state wide global positioning system to map all the electrical assets of the Jaipur, Jodhpur and Ajmer Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Ltd.
The project is part of the power reforms initiated by the ministry of power under Re-structured Accelerated Power Development and Reform Program to reduce losses in power distribution by upgrading the network and adopting information technology.
J.V. Ramamurthy, COO at HCL Infosystems, said: "HCLs understanding of the Indian power sector reflects our approach to address challenges faced by utilities through technology. We are pleased to be a part of this initiative by the government of Rajasthan."
Earlier this month, HCL Infosystems won a five-year IT outsourcing contract from health services major Fortis Healthcare. Last month, the company announced a partnership with Indian telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd BSNL to provide rural broadband services. In May, it won a seven-year USD51m systems integration contract from BSNL.
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The company will also implement a state wide global positioning system to map all the electrical assets of the Jaipur, Jodhpur and Ajmer Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Ltd.
The project is part of the power reforms initiated by the ministry of power under Re-structured Accelerated Power Development and Reform Program to reduce losses in power distribution by upgrading the network and adopting information technology.
J.V. Ramamurthy, COO at HCL Infosystems, said: "HCLs understanding of the Indian power sector reflects our approach to address challenges faced by utilities through technology. We are pleased to be a part of this initiative by the government of Rajasthan."
Earlier this month, HCL Infosystems won a five-year IT outsourcing contract from health services major Fortis Healthcare. Last month, the company announced a partnership with Indian telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd BSNL to provide rural broadband services. In May, it won a seven-year USD51m systems integration contract from BSNL.
Source:
http://www.offshoringtimes.com/Pages/2009/offshore_news2719.html