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Tata firms, IIT-Mumbai
in pact for wireless lab
Business Standard - June 6, 2003 |
Tata Teleservices and Tata Infotech have joined
hands to set up a wireless application laboratory at IIT-Mumbai.
The two sides signed an memorandum of understanding (MoU) to this
effect.
The two companies would explore and develop a
range of innovative applications starting from speech & script
recognition software, video streaming, ATM-based applications
and entertainment-based mobile applications such as sports and
news updates.
S Ramakrishnan, managing director of Tata Teleservices,
said in a press release, "The decision of the two companies
to tap group synergy is set to benefit the customers of both companies.
The various hi-tech wireless data applications, jointly developed
by the two companies would enable us to service a range of entertainment
and productivity needs for our customers."
Charles Antony, COO, Tata Infotech, said, "The
firm is happy to partner Tata Teleservices and will also work
with IIT-Mumbai towards enhancing the virtues of wireless technology,
leading to increased value delivery to our customers."
Tata Teleservcies and Tata Infotech would also
look at content development in a bid to stay ahead of the competition.
Tata Teleservcies has been promoted by Tata Industries
and offers both basic and cellular services under the Tata Indicom
brand.
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