Electronics Corporation Of India Ltd (ECIL) yesterday  unveiled two high-technology products to commensurate its 45th foundation day.
1. Carrier Ethernet Switch Router (CESR)
2. Secure Network Access System (SNAS)
The router, manufactured under license from IIT- Bombay, was launched by R. Chidambaram, principal scientific advisor to the Indian government.
“ECIL has always stressed on self-reliance and I am happy today that ECIL has showcased its capabilities in the field of high speed networking, communications security and network security,” Chidambaram said.
Atomic Energy Commission chief Srikumar Banerjee launched the SNAS, a specialised indigenous network security product developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), Mumbai. This product would be made available by ECIL under license from BARC.
Banerjee highlighted the special functionalities of SNAS, which provides comprehensive network security for any organization.
Speaking on the occasion, ECIL managing director Y.S.Mayya elaborated on the features and benefits of the two hi-tech products. The router will address the apprehensions on security issues posed by imported products which could be termed ‘black box’ products which carry vital and strategic data.