A Rs. 500 crs plus deal to implement a state wide solution. The project encompasses the creation of baseline data, setting up an energy audit framework, bringing accountability & efficiency to deliver improved customer service
HCL Infosystems Ltd, India’s premier hardware, services and ICT system Integration Company today announced that it has bagged a contract of over Rs.500 crs to implement a state wide solution involving integration of IT GIS AMR & the associated technologies. The state is also the first in India to facilitate implementation of power reforms by the ministry of power under Re-structured Accelerated Power Development and Reform Program (RAPDRP).
The project involves consultancy, design, development & implementation encompassing business process applications, CRM, Billing, GIS, AMR. The project also involves setting up of a wide area network, data center with a disaster recovery back-up centre. The project will also implement a state wide differential GPS to map all the electrical assets of the three distribution companies of the state. The project involves creation of baseline data, energy audit, accountability & efficiency improved consumer services & satisfaction.
Commenting on the announcement Mr. J.V. Ramamurthy, COO, HCL Infosystems Ltd said “HCL’s deep understanding of the Indian power sector including the power sector distribution reflect in our approach to address challenges faced by utilities in these areas through the deployment of technology. We are pleased to be a part of this unique initiative by government of Rajasthan.“ HCL Infosystems has a specialized domain practice for the power sector as a part of its system integration business.
RAPDRP is flagship program of Ministry of Power having focus on actual, demonstrable performance of distribution companies in terms of sustained loss reduction, to establish reliable and automated systems for sustained collection of accurate base line data. The program is designed to facilitate adoption of modern technology in the areas of energy accounting as part of the governments program of rolling out projects for strengthening distribution.
About HCL Infosystems Ltd.
HCL Infosystems Ltd. with revenue (LTM) of US $ 2.6 billion (Rs. 12,378 crores) in financial year 2009 is one of India’s premier hardware, services and ICT system Integration Company offering a wide spectrum of ICT products that includes Computing, Storage, Networking, Security, Telecom, Imaging and Retail. HCL Infosystems Ltd. aims to be a one-stop-shop for all the ICT requirements of an organization. One of India’s leading System Integration and Infrastructure management services organizations, HCL Infosystems Ltd. has specialized expertise across verticals including Telecom, BFSI, E-Governance and Power. HCL Infosystems Ltd has one of India’s largest distribution and retail networks for ICT products, taking to market a range of Digital Lifestyle products in partnership with leading global ICT brands, including Apple, Cisco, Ericsson, Kingston, Kodak, Konica Minolta, Microsoft, Nokia and Toshiba. HCL Infosystems Ltd. today has one of India’s largest vertically integrated computer manufacturing facilities; with over three decades of electronic manufacturing experience, and HCL desktops are among the largest selling brands in the business enterprise space. With one of India’s largest ICT services networks that reaches most regions in India, HCL’s award winning support services make it a preferred choice of enterprise and consumers alike. For more information please visit us at www.hclinfosystems.in
About HCL:
HCL is a $5 billion leading global Technology and IT Enterprise that comprises two companies listed in India – HCL Technologies & HCL Infosystems. Founded in 1976, HCL is one of India’s original IT garage start-ups, a pioneer of modern computing, and a global transformational enterprise today. Its range of offerings spans Product Engineering, Custom & Package Applications, BPO, IT Infrastructure Services, IT Hardware, Systems Integration, and distribution of ICT products across a wide range of focused industry verticals. The HCL team comprises over 60,000 professionals of diverse nationalities, who operate from 23 countries including over 500 points of presence in India. HCL has global partnerships with several leading Fortune 1000 firms, including leading IT and Technology firms. For more information, please visit www.hcl.in
