RE: Mumbai8 Feb 2018 21:00
Hello tonyj,
Sorry for the delay. Had a few things to do yesterday and today.
I have not seen anything specific in the press, that gives any indication on how things are/if they are progressing, CyanConnode wise, in the Reliance side of Mumbai.
These Companies usually play their cards, close to their chest, as we know, when negotiations are going on, as they do not want to " leak " anything to the press, or other such organizations ( like bb's, magazines etc.,) as the information could get into the hands of their competitors. I am sure you know what I mean.
But interestingly, Intel, who were part of the original consortium of Reliance Energy, Connode and Intel, when the original deal was completed, in September 2015, now forms part of the CyanConnode Global Partners Infrastructure. ( General Meeting Presentation - 2nd October, 2017 - Page 7.)
But didn't Tata Power, Mumbai and Reliance Energy, Mumbai, have an exchange day, where they and other interested parties visited both sites?
http://www.iotleague.com/reliance-energy-joins-hands-with-intel-and-connode-to-form-smart-city-network-in-mumbai/
http://cyanconnode.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CyanConnode-Oct-2017-GM-Presentation-v1.pdf
There was an interesting comment passed by a representative of Accenture, a few month's back, that I have posted before, but it is very true.
Vodafone and Cognizant, declined to answer, when approached about the possible partnership.
But a spokesperson from Accenture commented:- " Conversations with different companies, are an important part of Accenture's day-to-day business, but it is not appropriate to discuss new business opportunities, we may or may not be pursuing."
Good business practice, I would say.
Others may see it differently.
For the report, just type-in:- Cognizant, Accenture and Vodafone.
I hope this is of some use.
LTI.