TCS launches online services for Air Force

Speaking on the occasion, defence minister Pranab Mukherjee said: "This software can also be introduced in the Army, Navy and other para-military forces for better cost management."

When asked whether TCS and the IAF would market Immols in the global market, Ramadorai said: "We have received proposals from a few countries, but before accepting them we would try to get the clearance from the government."

In all, around 130 IAF sites are networked by TCS Immols which took a concrete shape in 2003 when the company carried out pilot implementation on 22 IAFsites, said Tanmoy Chakrabarty, vice-president ( global government industry group), TCS.

TCS IMMOLS comprises two key components. First, the custom designed application software to cater to all aspects of materials management. Secondly, infrastructure to cover nationwide installation of computing platforms, campus LANs and other hardware equipment.

TCS Immols will not only obviate concerns of the IAF on stockouts, delays, dependencies on individuals and inaccurate communications, but will also bring in a host of benefits like effective materials management, assets visibility for better utilisation of available resources and reduction in inventory levels.