Dax Networks executes Nationwide Connectivity Project for CAMS

- Dax’s network design ensures 99.99% uptime for CAMS –

Chennai, February 28, 2008: Dax Networks, one of the top three networking companies in India, has executed a nationwide networking project for CAMS (Computer Age Management Services), a leading provider of Transaction Processing and Customer Care services to the Mutual Funds industry. Under this project, Dax’s Routing solutions have been deployed across the country in over 140 Investor Service Centres of CAMS that are connected in real time to the back office in Chennai.

Commenting on the successful completion of this project, Ms. Sudha Jagadish, COO, Dax Networks, said, “The CAMS project is yet another feather in Dax’s cap. Dax has served the Indian market for over 20 years and provided mission critical solutions to NSE, LIC, BSNL, AAI, Southern Railways, to name a few. The successful implementation of a nationwide network for CAMS stands testimony to Dax’s compelling value proposition that combines superior technical competence and cost efficiency. Dax looks forward to more such challenging projects.”

Elaborating on the execution of the project, Ms. Subashini Prabhakar, Chief Technology Manager, Dax Networks, said, “Following our highly structured pilot run, the implementation went through smoothly. We have multi service provider termination and hot standby option across 2 routers in each centre. CAMS is assured of 99.99% uptime and will be able maintain its SLA even in remote cities at a nominal cost. As CAMS is expanding with additional bandwidth between its data centre and disaster recovery site, we have started implementing 10G backbone bandwidth termination using our Layer 3 switch, DX-0524GT, between these sites.”

Speaking on the importance of this project, Mr. V Shankar, Managing Director, CAMS, said, “Technology and service delivery are the two most critical factors for CAMS’ success. 24×7 network uptime is indispensable for CAMS’ business. Dax has a very rich experience of networking in India and has offered CAMS smart and cost effective network solutions with the best SLAs. Dax has been and will be a significant partner in CAMS’ growth.”
Technical details of the project:

* The remote service centres are connected to the data centre through a Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network.
* In each service centre, Dax has deployed dual DX-805E routers configured in 1+1 mode.
* DX-805E router is terminated with one high speed serial link and additional slot for voice.
* DX-805E has a comprehensive suite of software features built in including routing features such as RIP, OSPF, BGP4, which is required for domain differentiation as well as VoIP software suite.

As the next phase of the project, Dax will be implementing WAN solution for an additional 75 locations this month.

About CAMS

CAMS offers a comprehensive package of Transaction Processing and Customer Care services to the Mutual Fund industry, since 1995. CAMS today has the most appropriate and advanced technology employed, through its network of Service Centres in all major cities in India. CAMS is the first Registrar in India to set up nearly 140 Investor Service Centres that are connected in real time to the back office at Chennai.

About Dax Networks

Part of Apcom Group, Dax Networks is one of the top three networking companies in India. Dax currently offers end-to-end networking solutions to the Government, Telecom, ISP, Financial Services, Education, Defence, and Corporate segments, among others.

Today, Dax has the widest array of networking products available in India, meeting the “edge to core” needs of all given vertical segments.

For further details, please contact:

Mayura K,

Dax Networks Limited

Ph: 044 – 24323558/7

Email: mayura {at} daxnetworks(.)com
Annapoorna K,

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