HCL bags broadband connectivity project for Indian Railways

By siliconindia   |   Thursday, 07 April 2011, 00:30 IST
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Bangalore: Indian railways are all set to witness faster and swift internet connectivity. HCL Info system bags a prestigious project of providing broadband connectivity to the Indian Railways. HCL Infosystems will provide end to end ADSL 2+ Broadband Network on Indian Railways enterprise. The current solution will be capable of supporting approximately 30000 users and will provide the operator with network flexibility, scalability for innovation and a rapid return on investment. This solution will be providing dedicated broadband high-speed Internet service to various Railway Offices & residences across the country at total 108 locations including the 16 Zonal Railway HQ, 67 Divisional Railway HQ. The project is a first of its kind not only for RailTel but also in the country. The company will be a turnkey provider for deploying the ADSL2+ Broadband Network with full responsibility of the network design and planning, deployment, and service roll out and maintenance of the network. . It will enable the reach of Railnet to the residential colonies and offices of Indian Railways by utilizing the copper cable already laid for voice communication.