Date:22/07/2004 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2004/07/22/stories/2004072202271900.htm

Back AirTel, Micro Tech team up to launch vehicle security system

Our Bureau

Hyderabad , July 21

THE mobile telecom services provider AirTel has announced a strategic alliance with Micro Technologies in Andhra Pradesh to launch `Mcops' a vehicle black box security system which according to the company is the first-of-its-kind initiative by any cellular player in the country.

Mcops is available in two versions of cell base and geographical positioning system base. The Mcops system helps in intrusion detection, audio , visual alert, immobilisation confirmation and two-way communication.

Announcing the introduction of these services, Mr K. Srinivas, Chief Operating Officer, Bharti Cellular Ltd, Andhra Pradesh, in a statement said, "The integration of our SMS service with car security services is yet another demonstration of a continued effort to make a difference in the lives of our customers."

The Chairman and Managing Director, Micro Technologies, Mr P. Sekhar, said the tie-up with AirTel, will benefit both the partners in establishing a long-term association by providing value to the customers.

The Intrusion Detection Security system enables the car owner to detect any unauthorised access to his car. The disturbance created enables the `Mcops' system to send an instant message on the mobile or e-mail the authorised user about the unauthorised access. The immobilisation is based on a simple SMS command that shuts off the engine of the car.