Bihar Jail
Client Profile
Bihar State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (BSEDC) is a Govt. of Bihar undertaking, primarily responsible for growth and development of electronics and information technology industries within Bihar. BSEDC also provides information and expert services to government departments and public in general in all domains of electronics and IT.

Key Challenges
Bihar government identified the need for a technology solution for efficient judicial system in the state. 6 Central Jails, 32 District Jails and 15 Sub Jails and courts were required to be connected for real time access of information and judiciary processes. The proposed Modernization of Prison-Security (MOP) was to be used for security, monitoring, network access and availability within and outside the jail premises, audio/video conferencing between prison and court and recording of proceedings.

Project included supply, installation, implementation, commissioning, operations and maintenance of Network and other passive equipments across 53 jails of Bihar on BOOT basis for a period of 5 years.

Spanco delivered the desired solution despite challenges faced during implementation like unavailability of RAW power, security issues and frequent movement in and out of jails.

Solution offered
Spanco's solution involved Network Integration to connect every prison with courts and judiciary headquarters. This network is the backbone of the Security and Surveillance system, Video Conferencing, and Voice, Video and Data transfer.

The following approach was followed for delivery of solution:
Supply, installation, configuration and commissioning of equipments & services.
Site Preparation for commissioning and operation of surveillance system including cabling for IP Cameras
Integration to the IP camera Network
Supply of Network Equipment, Managed Switch for LAN, Structured cabling (CAT 6) Passive components, UPS and Gensets

Results / Outcome
Benefits to client
Video - conferencing between jail and courts.
Remote Surveillance of jails possible enabling better security
Check on trespassing.

Impact on client's process, efficiency
Improvement in overall security of jails and inmates
Helps save time and money and reduce the number of pending cases
Faster and secured judicial process
Real time access to information
Quick access to prison and police station will help in better control and rectification of records for each location
Network structure allows connectivity with other critical departments
Check on crime inside the jails and unauthorized access of facility benefits to high profile criminals

Spanco displayed skills in implementing end to end infrastructure projects which demand a high proficiency in many areas such as hardware, networking, electricals, earthings and VOIP, making it one of the most preferred vendors for similar eGovernance projects.