Acme Tele inks energy deal with Nokia Siemens

NEW DELHI: Gurgaon-based Acme Tele Power has entered into a global agreement with Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) to offer its energy management solutions to the telecoms networks major. Acme���s expertise in cost and energy efficient passive infrastructure solutions complements Nokia Siemens Networks��� leadership in energy efficient radio networks, both companies said in a joint statement on Wednesday.

The two companies will also establish a joint development lab in India to examine future opportunities, specifically around remote energy monitoring solutions, the statement added.

���We have a good understanding of emerging markets and have devised a wide range of products and solutions that effectively address the cost efficiency and energy management challenges that typically face operators in these markets.

Together with Nokia Siemens Networks��� this collaboration is a win-win proposition for operators,��� said Acme Tele Power managing director Manoj Upadhyay. Acme���s success over the last three years is largely based on its solutions that have helped operators to reduce the energy consumption at cell sites.