SOMA Networks, BSNL Launch Wireless Broadband In Goa IDC

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has extended its wireless broadband to offer an enterprise quality service to industrial units in Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Goa IDC), a semi-state government body. BSNL's technology partner, US-based SOMA Networks, has deployed the first-of-its-kind, enterprise-quality wireless broadband service using its FlexMAX System in five industrial estates viz. Verna, Kundaim, Pilerne, Tivim, Colvale. Goa IDC, a semi-state government body, has inked an agreement with BSNL to provide this service to 4,000 units in the first year, as a part of its infrastructural support provided to the industrial units in these enclaves.

Digambar Kamat, chief minister of Goa, said, "Industrial growth in Goa is a state priority, and I am heartened to see that leading technology infrastructure will now be made available to industries in Goa, which is emerging as an industrial hub for pharmaceuticals, biotech, food processing and agro-based industries."

Palekar, MD of Goa IDC said, "Our focus is to enable industries in Goa to become competitive in international market places. The high-speed wireless broadband Internet connectivity will enable industries to use applications like video conferencing, Wide Area Networking, and surveillance systems like CCTV; it will also provide access to centrally- and remotely-hosted applications."

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