BSNL, BT ink deal for managed networks

Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) has inked an agreement with BT to provide managed network services to enterprises in a bid to strengthen its information and communications technology (ICT)
offerings.
The two companies will provide full range of services including basic, leased line, MPLS VPN services,Internet, mobile and broadband services. Last month, BSNL had announced a similar agreement with Cable&Wireless. As part of this, BSNL will offer BT access to its pan-India broadband network as well as
seamless access services. The partnership also gives BT access to value added services as well as a single point of resolution for all queries and fault management services.
BSNL will get access to BT's global MPLS network and managed service expertise which includes, for example, network integration, managed security, managed datacenter, hosted contact centre and remote infrastructure management services.
“The BT-BSNL partnership brings together the world-class capabilities of both companies to provide a comprehensive IT and communications service capability in a single service offering. This provides customers with improved service, increased flexibility and reduced risks,” BT India MD Sudhir Narang said in a statement in Mumbai.
“As BSNL transforms into a premier integrated communications service provider, a robust managed service offering is key to our future operations, “ BSNL CMD Kuldeep Goyal said. This partnership will also focus on offering end-to-end services for large transformational projects and help raise the bar in the networked
IT industry, the release said.