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HFCL Wins ₹135 Cr RailTel Contract for Defence Ops
29 May
Summary
- HFCL secured a five-year maintenance contract worth ₹135.09 crore annually.
- The contract covers one central and 120 mini data centres for defence forces.
- This order highlights government trust in HFCL's secure communication capabilities.
HFCL has been awarded a five-year annual maintenance contract (AMC) by RailTel, valued at ₹135.09 crore per year. This contract pertains to the secure operations network (OPS) for the data centres of Indian defence forces. Previously, HFCL had successfully completed the initial implementation phase of this secure defence communication network.
The company's prior work involved the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of one central data centre and 120 mini data centres at various Indian defence establishments. This infrastructure supports critical defence communications and includes AI-enabled network security.
Following the warranty period, RailTel has now engaged HFCL for end-to-end maintenance services. This ensures the high availability, reliability, and security of the network infrastructure. The scope of work encompasses preventive and corrective maintenance, network monitoring, and 24x7 technical support, demonstrating continued trust in HFCL's mission-critical capabilities.
