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HCL Comnet sets up VSAT network for Army

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New Delhi , Aug. 31

HCL Comnet on Thursday announced the inauguration of a satellite communication network that it has implemented for the Indian Army. Called Project Rohini, the project, based on very small aperture terminal (VSAT) technology, is equipped with providing connectivity for voice, data and video.

"The network is centrally managed and controlled by a powerful network management system, which helps in exercising control over all remote stations. The fielding of this technology-intensive, broadband satellite network will not only address the communication requirements but also enhance the robustness and reliability of the communication infrastructure, which the Corps of Signals has established for the Indian Army.

The network will have its interconnectivity to other strategic networks in order to ensure its optimum utilisation," said a press release.

Mr Kiran Bhagwani, Vice-President, APAC Sales, HCL Comnet, said, "Project Rohini has been fielded to meet the voice and broadband Data communication requirements of establishments of the Indian Army located in remote areas thus overcoming limitations of terrain and distance."

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