RailTel delivers telecom & cybersecurity solutions at G20 Summit
New Delhi: The G20 Summit in New Delhi marked a pivotal moment for the country, as world leaders converged under one roof to address a myriad of global concerns. RailTel was entrusted with delivering integrated Telecom solutions at Pragati Maidan, specifically at the newly inaugurated Bharat Mandapam and exhibition halls.
According to an official statement of RailTel, over 3600 man-days were invested by RailTel and its partners to establish cutting-edge mobile network infrastructure and a neutral in-building telecom infrastructure, substantially enhancing mobile coverage across the expansive 122-acre ITPO campus. This telecom infrastructure consists of 1675 indoor antennas, 300 access points, over 35 KM of RF cable, and 25 km of fiber cable. As part of the project WiFi infrastructure was strategically placed in outdoor corridors, covering the various halls slated for G20 events and the back-end IT infrastructure for WiFi access has been seamlessly integrated with the Indoor Wi-Fi infrastructure. RailTel has deployed a secure and robust Telecom Infrastructure, ensuring on-demand wired Internet. RailTel also provided passive infra to Telcos.
RailTel provisioned Internet Bandwidth from two Internet Up-streams through 5 different physical paths. RailTel also deployed required cyber security solution to securing network infrastructure, including secure configuration management, firewall deployment, and intrusion prevention systems to prevent unauthorized access and unauthorized activities within the event's network environment. RailTel coordinated with CDAC, CERT-IN, NIC & MHA, under the guidance of MEA, to deliver safe and resilient telecom solution for G20. The entire project was supported by Department of Telecom for ensuring closer coordination with mobile service providers under the guidance of the Union Minister of Telecom, IT and Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw.
RailTel has also provided end to end bandwidth to integrate camera feeds from Bharat Mandapam, Rajghat area, New Delhi Parliament street to the Delhi Police HQ (PHQ) at Jai Singh Marg. This seamless connectivity enabled Delhi Police and other key security agencies to closely and pro-actively monitor the security of G-20 event and movement of G-20 delegation along the dedicated routes across Delhi.
RailTel has also provided end to end bandwidth to integrate camera feeds from Bharat Mandapam, Rajghat area, New Delhi Parliament street to the Delhi Police HQ (PHQ) at Jai Singh Marg. This seamless connectivity enabled Delhi Police and other key security agencies to closely and pro-actively monitor the security of G-20 event and movement of G-20 delegation along the dedicated routes across Delhi.
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