New Delhi: RailTel has bagged an order from South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) for the work of MPLS-VPN (Multi-Protocol Label Switching-Virtual Private Network) connectivity for 529 locations under the SECL command area including weigh bridges, washeries, mines, area offices and SECL headquarter. The work order is valued at Rs 186.19 Crore (including GST).
SECL is a MiniRatna PSU & is one of the subsidiaries of Coal India Limited (CIL). It is the highest coal-producing company in India. The coal mines of SECL are spread across two states namely Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
The awarded work order entails the creation of MPLS VPN network across SECL along with the installation of network equipment, UPS, racks and also connecting all locations through OFC & RF-based last mile media. RailTel will also build/upgrade a network operations centre specifically for SECL which will monitor the entire locations.
The MPLS VPN will be used for accessing enterprise resource planning (ERP) software hosted at Delhi and Mumbai Data Centres. This MPLS-VPN network created by RailTel for CIL subsidiaries is in a big way facilitating the implementation of the mega project of single instance ERP system across CIL. which has been christened as 'Project Passion' with the objective of increasing efficiency and productivity. ERP will facilitate CIL to take real-time decisions, increase productivity and reduce costs.
Talking about its RailTel's Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) Sanjai Kumar said: "Coal sector has always an important sector for RailTel and we have been implementing many projects for CIL and its subsidiaries. RailTel is the primary Service provider and serves CIL and its 9 Subsidiaries with nearly 2400+ locations across India. RailTel has robust domain expertise for MPLS-VPN and is committed to provide best services to our clients. Our efforts will go a long way in digitizing the coal sector resulting in process optimisation and business growth."
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