PTCL, ML&C join for development of IT infrastructure

KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has begun a joint development of information and communication technology infrastructure in Military Lands and Cantonment (ML&C) offices across the country.

PTCL and ML&C department have taken this joint initiative to automate the business processes by introducing information technology and computerization at all levels of the hierarchy.

PTCL will be connecting all 62 Military Estate Offices (MEOs) and Cantonment Boards (CBs) through the Internet.

It will facilitate the cantonments with a mix of diversified product range including, Premium Internet Bandwidth with end-to-end fibre connectivity, Premium Business DSL and wireless broad band EVO services.

It will also provide a backbone to the ML&C department to run a centralized online system.

Naveed Saeed SEVP commercial PTCL stated, "The primary objective of this automation initiative is to improve efficiency, streamline operations and provide quality service to people living in cantonments. The scope of this endeavour includes development of a countrywide multiple technology driven Network infrastructure."

He further added that, "PTCL will provide optimum and quality service bringing new information highways and futuristic product basket for the residents of cantonments."

Niaz Malik EVP Corporate Services and Product Development PTCL stated, "This understanding between PTCL and ML&C department is a good step and PTCL would accomplish the project within the stipulated time."

He further added that, "PTCL works as an engine of economic growth for the country by exploring new horizons in the arena."

Copyright PPI (Pakistan Press International), 2011