HCL Comnet snaps SBI's 'Fast Track' project

NEW DELHI: HCL Comnet, a secured connectivity provider, has bagged the

largest networking contract of the year, SBI's Fast Track Project, to inter-link

257 ATMs across the country. SBI is planning to roll out 250 plus ATM sites

within a span of 60 days.

They were looking at a large, experienced network integrator who could work

within the stipulated time frame and had presence across the cities where SBI

wanted the network. HCL Comnet, with an installed base of over 5,000 VSATs and

nationwide presence spanning 410 cities, provided a perfect solution for setting

up the ATM network.

With Fast Track, HCL Comnet has set a new industry benchmark by inter-linking

over 200 of the 257 ATMs in just 23 days. This quick deployment was facilitated

by Smartmanage, a real-time project and network management tool, which enables a

minute by minute tracking of the project.

Smartmanage was deployed for the first time for such a large network and has

proven to be very successful. The firm now plans for the complete implementation

of the order in 30 days. Fast Track also reinforces HCL Comnet's strategy to

focus on the high-potential ATM segment by providing customized, cost-effective

VSAT connectivity solutions.

In the first phase of the SBI project of inter-connecting 240 ATMs, HCL

Comnet will provide uninterrupted connectivity through a hybrid network of VSATs,

leased lines, VPNs and ISDN lines to offer an easy-to-deploy and highly scalable

solution. The company's proven expertise has come to the fore, with the

deployment of this mission critical and complex network in record time. SBI is

also mooting a proposal to network all its branches and ATMs across the country.

In addition to SBI's Fast Track, HCL Comnet is also interconnecting other

large ATM networks for banks including the Mumbai-based IndusInd Bank, one of

the leading private sector banks in the country.