The Hindu Business Line : TCS signs pact with Mumbai International Airport

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Mumbai Feb. 4 Tata Consultancy Services said it has agreed to provide information technology consultancy services to Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd (MIAL), for the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) in Mumbai.

MIAL, the joint venture company led by GVK, and TCS have signed a memorandum of understanding for the same. The agreement is for a period of five years.

TCS will provide IT consultancy services, along with implementation and management of the technology backbone at the CSIA, the country's busiest airport, said a joint statement by the two companies. It did not indicate the size of the project in financial terms.

In line

The agreement is in line with MIAL's efforts to upgrade CSIA to international standards, said the statement.

The scope of services covers the entire airport value chain from operations to services.

The annual passenger traffic at CSIA is expected to reach 28 million by 2010 from 17.5 million passengers in 2005-06. MIAL has initiated efforts to create a technology-driven business environment to infuse efficiencies.

Mr G.V. Krishna Reddy, Chairman of MIAL said, "Our vision is to make CSIA a global benchmark and provide an excellent experience for travellers. By partnering with TCS, we wish to introduce the best technology solutions, which will significantly enhance the operational efficiency and service standards at CSIA."

`Milestone'

"Our engagement with MIAL is a significant milestone for TCS in partnering to help build the country's busiest airport into a model world-class experience to rival any in the world," said Mr S. Ramadorai, CEO and Managing Director of TCS. This agreement leverages TCS's global expertise in the travel and hospitality space and adds to the portfolio of such services currently offered, he said.

TCS has serviced over 40 companies in this sector, said the statement. The company also works with many global aviation clients, including Singapore Airlines, Qantas, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways.

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