RailTel and NBCC join hands to develop Data Centre infrastructure
Government-owned firms RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RailTel) and NBCC (India) Limited have joined hands and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop and execute Data Centre projects both within India and internationally.
As per the MoU, both entities will pool their strengths to handle Data Centre initiatives from inception to completion. RailTel will take charge of planning, designing, supplying, installing, testing, commissioning, and maintaining IT-related infrastructure. Work covers computing hardware, network systems, security systems, and disaster recovery mechanisms.
NBCC would contribute its expertise in civil infrastructure by overseeing project management for the construction of Data Centre buildings and associated passive infrastructure. The scope of work involves contract management, construction supervision, cost control, quality assurance, and project handover.
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