IBM sets up Intelligent Operations Center
(IOC) to enhance the efficiency of critical infrastructure and utilities at
Presidential estate
Enables
multiple agencies and departments to coordinate seamlessly
New Delhi, May 19, –IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced
that its Smart City solutions have been deployed for the digital transformation
of the Presidential Estate. Spread across 330 acres of land and home to over
5000 residents, the self-sustained Presidential Estate is adopting IBM’s
technology and solutions to become future ready. The Intelligent Operations
Center addresses challenges that are inherent to townships - water supply,
security, electrical infrastructure and solid waste management. The
transformation of the estate into a smart township is customized to further
enhance the efficiency of critical infrastructure and utilities.
The partnership to reimagine the Rashtrapati Bhavan
in the Digital age was announced at an event graced by the Hon’ble President, Pranab Mukherjee. The occasion also saw the
presence of the, Hon’ble Union Minister of Urban Development Venkaiah Naidu, Hon’ble Union Minister of
Communications & IT, Ravi Shankar
Prasad, Secretary to the President, Madam Omita Paul and Vanitha Narayanan,
Managing Director, IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
IBM‘s IOC helps collect and make sense of the rich
data streaming in from several sources within the Estate to provide actionable
insights. It offers integrated data visualization, near real-time collaboration
and deep analytics to help enhance the ongoing efficiency that will improve the
efficiency of services for its residents. A Citizens Mobile App, created by IBM
IOC, was also launched, which allows residents to report issues using the web
and mobile. The data from reported observation will be supplied to city
offices, where they can use the insights to make informed decisions.
The Rashtrapati Bhavan has stood witness to India’s
transformation through the decade - right from independence to the digital era.
The progressive outlook is further exemplified by the digital transformation
that enhances its reputation as being the office and residence of the President
of the largest democracy in the world.
Speaking on the occasion, Honourable President, Pranab Mukherjee said “I’m happy to have
inaugurated the Intelligent Operation centre (IOC) and launched a mobile
application monitor towards the smart President’s estate. At the outset I
congratulate Team Rashtrapati Bhavan and Team IBM for the conceptualization,
collaboration and quick implementation of this important project aimed at
converting the estate into a smart township. The smart presidential estate is a
replicable model which can be replicated in other parts of the country through
citizen’s engagement, public and private sector participation and deployment of
intensive technologies. We are in the process of replicating our Rashtrapati
Bhavan experience of smart town-ship by applying and transferring our knowledge
and expertise to five villages in an adjoining state.”
Further on the announcement, Omita Paul ( IAS) Secretary to the President
said “This is an important day for us as
the Honourable President inaugurates the Intelligent Operation Centre and the
mobile application monitor for the presidential estate. This sustainable
township is the realization of the Presidents vision to create a 3H township,
humane, high-tech and heritage township which ensures enhanced quality of life
and contributes to the happiness and well being of its residents. Under his
direction we have worked towards creating such a township by improving its
physical and social infrastructure. Our achievements so far include a sewage
treatment plant which recycles 80% of the sewage water of the estate, creation
of e-platforms for the management of visitors , invitations, guests, functions,
gifts, introduction of RFID based smart identity cards, smart cards for
cashless shopping. The success of this smart presidential estate will serve as
inspiration for the country for the transformation of its townships and
villages”.
“Rashtrapati Bhavan is an iconic representation of
India’s Smart City vision. It is a proud moment for all of us and the beginning
of a great journey. We are honored to be their partner in enabling this
transformation.” said, Vanitha Narayanan, MD, IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
As a part of this strategic engagement, IBM
developed the vision and detailed roadmap for the transformation of the
Presidents estate into a smart township. IBM has created the business
architecture and operating procedures, implemented the technology platform and
solutions, and is managing the entire technology deployment. For the
Presidential Estate’s progressive digital transformation IBM will provide the
following:
Smart Energy Management: With over 1500 residential
apartment and well-lit open spaces the Presidential Estate consumes over
one-lakh units of electricity per day.
IBM integrated its IOC system with electrical billing system. Data on
consumption patterns of consumers, public and common areas, within the estate,
is being collected to optimize energy management. Additionally, newer,
eco-friendly technology such as solar power, LED lamps for street lighting and
other applications to reduce energy consumptions are deployed.
Smart Water Management: The water management at the
Estate relied heavily on manual intelligence. IBM mapped all water domain
assets such as underground water reservoirs, pump locations and tube well
assets. The entire water distribution pipeline was mapped on a Geographical
Information Systems (GIS) layer. Through IBM IOC system accurate information
about the distribution network will enable faster diagnostic and resolution of
water incidents. Moreover, residents will be able to track complains in
real-time.
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