Indian steel industry leader implements Datacraft’s TelePresence solution

Oct. 31, 2008 - PRLog -- Singapore  – Datacraft, Asia’s leading independent IT solutions and services company, has deployed a TelePresence meeting solution across the operational network of a leading Indian steel industry conglomerate to strengthen its communications links among the company’s fast expanding global network of offices.    

As part of the US$1 million contract, the newly completed Cisco TelePresence solution combines high quality audio, high definition video and interactive technologies to create a virtual, in-person meeting experience over the network. The solution is well suited for a wide variety of day-to-day tasks such as long distance video conference calls, customer service interaction, troubleshooting in remote locations; sales demonstrations, design collaboration and staff meetings.

Each site location includes Cisco TelePresence 3000 equipment, 65” high definition plasma screens, microphones and cameras in a combination that contributes to a dramatically life-like ‘same room’ meeting experience. The realistic images and video clarity of the TelePresence solution allows participants to see every expression and movement of colleagues during a meeting, while the CD-quality audio ensures that every word can be clearly heard.

“Although Datacraft has only recently introduced the TelePresence system, it is already proving invaluable by cutting costs associated with employees travelling for meetings and conferences in India and overseas, as well as in improving both internal and external communications,” said Sunil Manglore, General Manager for Datacraft India. “The TelePresence solution is also contributing to our client’s determination to support the environmental cause by substantially reducing the carbon footprint created by frequent air travel.”
“Today, rapid international expansion is commonplace for many successful companies and TelePresence is increasingly seen as an essential tool for these cutting edge businesses to maintain close control of their far flung operations,” added Manglore. “In fact, we have already installed more than 30 similar systems across Asia for clients ranging from financial institutions, educational sectors to service providers.”

This contract includes system planning, deployment, engineering support and a one year managed services contract.  

About Datacraft
Datacraft is the leading independent IT services and solutions company in Asia Pacific. The company helps clients plan, build, support and manage their IT infrastructures. Microsoft solutions, data centre storage and contact centre technologies, with advanced skills in consulting, training and managed services, to craft IT solutions for businesses.

A member of the Dimension Data Group, Datacraft is listed on the main board of the Singapore Exchange. Headquartered in Singapore, Datacraft operates in more than 50 major offices and has over 1,460 employees across 13 Asia Pacific markets. More information can be found at www.datacraft-asia.com.


For further information, please contact:
Esther Quah (Datacraft Asia) Tel: (65) 6322 6688
(Email: esther.quah@datacraft-asia.com)

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