Its success is attributed to its ability to provide a range of solutions for complex networking needs.

The last fiscal was a period of major revamping, for this integrator. With a new chief at the helm, Datacraft has completed its smooth transition from RPG joint venture to a wholly owned subsidiary of Datacraft Asia. After successfully rolling out its ‘Millennium Strategy’ in the country, it has put its business and process into place. Moreover, it restructured itself into four strategic business units catering to different market spaces— service providers, enterprises, iBoss and services. Each of these business units are further divided into six technology streams, with clear focus and deliverables.

But, at the end of the year, Datacraft RPG, which has traditionally been a WAN and ISP expert all the way, was affected by the slowdown in the ISP and IT-enabled services. Growth slackened to 55 percent last year, with Datacraft registering NI revenue of Rs 146.7 crore during FY 2000-01. And, what is most striking of its previous year’s performance is that the telecom and ISP sector, which has been a pot of gold for Datacraft in the past, contributed only 27 percent.

However, Datacraft consolidated its position of being the only silver and training partner for Cisco in India. To its credit, it implemented India’s first Gigabit Internet router for Cisco in India, in VSNL’s network. Another significant project included the total network integration of an IP telephony network for Xerox India Ltd and the first ever IP contact center project in the country for Spectramind. In the broadband Internet infrastructure arena, Datacraft carried out end-to-end ISP network implementation for BSES Telecom. It has also designed and installed the cable modem termination system for Hathway Cable and Datacom. Datacraft has also introduced operations support systems in the form of iBoss.

Future plans of Datacraft, include the rolling out of STAR technical assistance response center in the country and the opening up of a remote network operating center.