Indian telecom services provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) reportedly has entered into an agreement with Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider Aeris to launch new IoT solutions in India. Together the companies said they will offer packaged IoT solutions and services to enterprises, small and medium businesses and public sector undertakings in India, according to a recent release.
This partnership is designed to open doors for wider propagation of IoT projects across the country as part of India’s digital transformation drive. BSNL is making a focused effort and planning initiatives to bridge the rural-urban digital divide in the ICT sector in India. Through its network, BSNL hopes to enable IoT projects through solutions designed to meet various end uses such as improving supply chain efficiency, enhancing customer experience, tracking and monitoring assets, improving logistics and empowering smart cities through a bouquet of solutions.
“As a leading Indian telecom player, BSNL has taken many steps to leverage technology to launch new services in line with the changing needs of our customers,” said Shri Anupam Shrivastava, Chairman and Managing Director, BSNL. “IoT is an enabling technology that bears the potential to take India to a whole new level of development and our vision is to play a significant part in this endeavor. Our tie-up with Aeris Communications is our first step in this direction. In the days to come we will, through this partnership, translate the potential of IoT into tangible benefits on the ground.”
Aeris IoT Services platform, a patented and end-to-end IoT enabler for enterprises, original equipment manufacturers and service providers around the world, will serve as a foundation for the planned IoT projects. The individual solutions are designed to help enterprises of various sizes evolve into resilient, innovative and performance-driven entities that are future ready.
“Our tie-up with BSNL is a multi-dimensional one and I am confident that this relationship will transform the contours of the IoT landscape in the country,” said Dr. Rishi Bhatnagar, President, Aeris Communications India. “Our partnership will ensure faster permeation of IoT across India and help businesses and PSUs gain remarkable advantages while enabling innovation at all levels through ubiquitous connectivity and IoT solutions tailor-made for the challenges that Indian companies face.”
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