This is the first time that an integrated naval communications network at such a scale is being built in India, Sterlite Techologies said. New Delhi: Sterlite Technologies on Monday said it has been awarded a Rs3,500-crore advance purchase order to design, build and manage the Indian Navy’s communications network. The navy’s communications network has been envisioned as a smarter network infrastructure with enhanced throughput, high-quality secure services and ease of network management. We look forward to delivering this end-to-end strategic network for the Indian Navy with our unique software-to-silicon capabilities,” said Anand Agarwal, CEO, Sterlite Technologies. Once completed, it will link multiple Indian naval sites and India-administered islands, the company said.

Source: Mint February 26, 2018 06:00 UTC