Nelco is part of the Tata group and is in the business of offering solutions in the areas of VSAT connectivity, Satcom Projects and Integrated Security and Surveillance Solutions. It holds the VSAT License, Internet Service Provider (ISP) Licence as well as the Inflight and Maritime Communication (IFMC) licence issued by Department of Telecommunication, Government of India .The company is also a preferred partner for the Government, Defence and Enterprise sector when it comes to security and surveillance in the country.
With increasing security threats , the country needs comprehensive security solutions not only by the government and defence institutions but also by business enterprises. While standalone electronic security devices are available in the market, the requirement today is for an Integrated Security and Surveillance System . NELCO designs , supplies and maintains customised and innovative Integrated Security and Surveillance Solutions for Industrial Plants, Power Stations, Broadcasting & Telecommunications Stations, Airports, Railways, Seaports and Borders. It’s integrated solutions address Perimeter Intrusion detection, Access Control and Fire and Safety monitoring along with centralised command centre and intelligent analytics. The company’s solutions are designed to manage small, medium and large security systems for both enterprise and government in a reliable and cost-effective way. With an increasing focus on financial inclusion, panchayat connectivity, public distribution system, education and health – the requirement for reliable connectivity in rural and remote areas has become indispensable. The company offers satellite communication services to the remotest of the villages across the country. With an installed base of over 50000 VSAT on its network , NELCO offers satellite communication services to its customers across different industry segments through two hubs located at Navi Mumbai and Dehradun. The Maritime industry also needs to be connected with land based operations as well as the rest of the world and the only media available for connectivity is Satellite based links through IP-based applications . Commercial vessels require high-speed connections for business related information such as ERP, email, video conferencing, extending facility to passengers with high speed broadband internet, monitoring vital parameters towards ships’ safety and for planning maintenance activities. NELCO has designed its Maritime offering with features like tracking VSATs movement confined to the Indian waters covering India’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The vessels are equipped with Gyro Stabilised VSAT Antenna System and the location of the vessel is constantly monitored by TATANET through regular location updates given by the Satellite Modem onboard the vessel. With the menace of security threats and terrorism , NELCO has successfully provided solutions for Covert Intrusion Detection across Indian borders and has installed Comprehensive Electronic Security and Surveillance solutions for the security of critical defence facilities such as Ammunition Depots and Naval Bases across the country . There is also a growing awareness among enterprises about the benefits of electronic security systems in verticals like real estate, industrial operations and other enterprise infrastructure. NELCO identifies the security risks attached to a particular area by offering optimum solutions through latest converging technologies, effective process viewing and monitoring, customising critical process areas and enabling enterprise customers to achieve surveillance of all critical processes and areas. Apart from increasing security , the company also helps customers derive business value from their surveillance security solutions by utilising the system to capture data which can give information to improve their business. The company is also providing specialised solutions to the renewable energy sector through VSAT communication which is ideally suited for real-time transmission of data from multiple locations and remote power generation sites . VSAT communication network facilitates optimisation and real-time view of any irregularities, minimising the inherent variability and unpredictability of renewable energy helping in minimising the power output risk. Power losses due to a downtime on a peak power generation day can be done away with by assessing real-time sensor data. The NELCO stock quoting at Rs 790 on the bourses can be accumulated by investors for long term gains on the back of huge opportunity in the Indian Defence , Maritime , Space , Railways, Industrial and Energy sector.
Security system for passenger safety at 29 of the large stations across the railway network covering the Southern, South-Central, Central and North-Western Railway Divisions.
The projects were completed successfully amidst challenges of installing multiple electronic Systems at stations which are operational 24×7 with heavy passenger movement.
The solutions supplied and installed include, TCP/IP based CCTV surveillance, X-ray based baggage screening, Bomb detection and disposal systems and door frame based metal detection systems.
Specialised Command & Control Centers were set up to give a comprehensive view of all the security and safety systems installed in each of the railway divisions.