Dax Networks executes e-Governance project for Srei Infrastructure Finance Ltd

- Networks 4937 village kiosks in West Bengal -

Chennai, February 9, 2009 – Dax Networks, one of the Top 3 Networking companies in India, has executed an e-Governance project for Srei Infrastructure Finance Ltd, wherein Dax has networked 4937 village kiosks in West Bengal through its partner. This project comes under the purview of Srei Sahaj e-Village Ltd, a subsidiary of Srei Infrastructure Finance Ltd.

In line with the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP), Srei Sahaj e-Village is setting up over 20,000 Common Service Centres (CSCs) across the country, to bridge the digital divide between rural and urban India. A CSC is a village kiosk, a nodal point in a rural district that will serve as a delivery point of all technology-aided Government services. Srei had chosen Dax Network’s products to network its CSCs and the first phase of this project has been completed.

Commenting on the project, Ms. Subashini Prabhakar, Chief Technology Manager, Dax Networks, said, “e-Governance is an important focus area for Dax. With its rich over-20-year Networking experience in India and host of India-centric Networking Infrastructure solutions, Dax is very well equipped to network rural India. Dax has deployed a comprehensive IP-based network in Srei’s CSCs in West Bengal, enabling seamless video conferencing and voice and data transfers. Dax is proud to partner Srei Sahaj e-Village.”

Technical details of the deployment:

· In each village kiosk/CSC, Dax has deployed DX-508PS switches with Dax Oryx cabling.

· DX-508PS is terminated with one Fast Ethernet port to the existing Wi-Fi WAN link.

· DX-508PS offers ‘non-blocking’ which is ideal for aggregating workgroups or connecting Ethernet and Fast Ethernet network devices.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Subhash Mohanti, Vice President, Srei Infrastructure Finance Ltd, said, “Dax’s networking solutions have effectively addressed the challenges posed by rural areas. The plug-and-play design of Dax’s switches has helped ensure speedy deployment and hassle-free configuration. We look forward to partnering Dax in the next phase of the project.”

Srei Sahaj e-Village is planning to set up CSCs in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Assam.

About Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited

Srei is a Holistic Infrastructure Institution, constantly and consistently ideating to deliver innovative Infrastructure solutions to the nation for over two decades, both in urban and rural India. One of the leading private sector infrastructure organizations, Srei’s businesses include Infrastructure Equipment Leasing & Finance; Project Finance, Advisory & Development; Insurance Broking; Venture Capital; Capital Market; and Sahaj e-Village. Srei has a pan India strong network of 61 offices. Srei is the first Indian Infrastructure Financing Institution to be listed on the London Stock Exchange. BNP Paribas Lease Group, a subsidiary of BNP Paribas with an asset base of over EURO 1, 694 Billion has a partnership with Srei.

About Srei Sahaj e-Village Limited

Srei Sahaj e-Village Limited is a subsidiary of Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited. It is a business integrator in the field of IT infrastructure with a focus on rural India. It has 30 offices across 6 states and is emerging as one of the largest implementers of ICT projects in India.

About Dax Networks

A part of the Apcom Group, Dax Networks is one of the Top 3 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:

Thirupura Pradeep

Dax Networks Limited

Ph: 044–24323558/7

Nishant Maller

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