Siemens has won a Rs 65 crore contract for supply of GSM infrastructure and services to Emtel of Mauritius. The GSM equipment will be sourced from Siemens AG and Siemens Public Communication Networks Ltd, India will provide the services including RF planning, network plan, project management, installation and commissioning, integration, technical support, training and O&M support. Siemens Public Communication Networks managing director Wefelscheid finalised the deal with the Emtel managing director Currimjee, recently.

AIMA president elected

The chairman and managing director of Crompton Greaves, KK Nohria, has been elected president of All India Management Association. Nohria, who is also president of Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will succeed Krishan Kalra, managing director of Apex Infotech, AIMA said in a statement. TT thomas, executive director of Fact Ltd and Rajivekaul, chairman and managing director of Nicco Corp Ltd have also been elected Sr vice-president and vice-president respectively of the association, the statement said.

Philips dial-a-surveillance

Consumer electronics major Philips India has announced the launch of its new Alligro LTC 4300 series phoneline system. When connected to an existing CCTV surveillance system, it enhances the range of reception considerably using the common telephone line connection to transmit and receive images and voice.