Bhopal: In a significant development for India’s digital infrastructure, railtel has secured a ₹29.48 crore SD-WAN order from the State Crime Records Bureau (SCRB), Bhopal. This project will strengthen secure data connectivity for police and crime records systems across Madhya Pradesh.
Details of RailTel SD-WAN Order
The order involves deployment of Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technology.
This advanced networking solution helps:
- Improve connectivity between multiple government offices
- Ensure secure data transmission
- Provide centralized network control
- Reduce operational costs
For the State Crime Records Bureau, this means faster and safer sharing of crime-related data across districts.
Who Awarded the Contract?
The contract has been awarded by:
- State Crime Records Bureau (SCRB), Bhopal
SCRB plays a key role in:
- Maintaining crime databases
- Supporting police investigations
- Managing digital criminal records
- Enabling data-driven policing
This project will modernize their digital infrastructure significantly.
What is the Importance of RailTel SD-WAN Order
1. Boost to Digital Policing
The SD-WAN system will allow real-time access to crime data, improving investigation speed and accuracy.
2. Stronger Cybersecurity
With increasing cyber threats, secure networks are critical. SD-WAN provides enhanced encryption and monitoring.
3. Efficient Governance
Better connectivity means smoother coordination between departments and faster decision-making.
RailTel’s Growing Order Book
RailTel continues to win multiple government contracts, reflecting:
- High trust from public sector clients
- Strong technical expertise
- Competitive pricing
Such orders improve the company’s revenue visibility and long-term growth prospects.
About Railtel
RailTel Corporation of India, a prestigious Navratna Public Sector Enterprise, stands as one of the country’s largest neutral telecom infrastructure providers, boasting a massive pan-India optic fiber network spanning over 63,000 route kilometers.
Incorporated in 2000 under the Ministry of Railways, the company is pivotal in modernizing Indian Railways’ communication systems while delivering high-speed broadband through its RailWire service and managing mission-critical ICT projects like BharatNet. With a strategic pivot toward AI-ready data centers and international expansion—including a recent greenfield project in Ethiopia—RailTel continues to drive India’s digital transformation across both urban and rural landscapes.
