Arya Omnitalk, a joint venture between Arvind Limited (a company of the Lalbhai Group) and the JM Baxi Group, showcased its smart city solutions in partnership with Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel, at the eighth edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC 2024) in Delhi. Powered by Airtel's IoT (Internet of Things) connectivity, Arya Omnitalk has deployed smart city solutions across the country, transforming urban management and providing rapid responses to citizens in distress situations, the company said in an announcement on Friday.
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IoT-Powered Smart City Solutions
Arya Omnitalk says its smart city solutions leverage IoT and communication technologies to create safer, sustainable, and efficient urban environments. Utilising Airtel's IoT M2M (machine-to-machine) connectivity, the solutions encompass smart surveillance, traffic management, efficient waste collection, and emergency response systems.
Solid Waste Management
Notably, Arya Omnitalk says its solid waste management solution enhances industrial and municipal solid waste collection and management with real-time monitoring, optimised routes, and sustainable practices.
Commenting on this collaboration, Paresh Shetty, CEO of Arya Omnitalk and Syntel, shared his vision for the ongoing partnership: "We're collaborating with Airtel to integrate their fast connectivity and data services with our smart city solutions, ensuring seamless communication, real-time data exchange and system uptime required for smooth functioning of smart cities. With our solution we will be able to tackle major urban issues like traffic management, instill public safety, and efficient waste collection through real-time data analytics, automation thus ensuring safer and cleaner cities."
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Future-Ready Smart City Ecosystem
"A smart city ecosystem comprises of smart surveillance, intelligent traffic systems, emergency response mechanisms, environmental monitoring, and energy-efficient street lighting."
"By using GPS tracking, we help governments optimise waste collection routes, leading to faster pickups, reduced fuel consumption, and lower operational costs. Advanced sensors and monitoring tools provide real-time data on emergencies, such as fires, floods, or accidents. Arya Omnitalk's Dial 100 solutions are designed to modernise police control rooms and improve emergency response workflows."
"We continue to enhance our solution-based services to keep pace with the evolving landscape of the telecom industry," Shetty added.