A knowledge-based company has developed a passenger information system (PIS) that is mainly used in subways to make announcements and broadcast promotional videos, the CEO of Madar Tarah-e Arad Company said.
“The domestic PIS, a subset of software and hardware subsystems, helps meet domestic needs at a price lower than similar foreign systems while having the same high quality,” Alireza Bodaghi was also quoted as saying by the news portal of the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology.
Stressing that the system is based on domestic technology, the CEO noted that this has reduced its cost by more than 60% compared to foreign counterparts.
The CEO said lower repair and maintenance costs, warranty, long-term after-sales services, compatibility with the needs of operation teams, along with expandability and customization, are among the advantages of the domestic system.
According to Bodaghi, mini-computers that cover the needs of industrial software and hardware developers are the second knowledge-based product of the company.
“Based on their processing powers and diverse hardware interfaces, these mini-computers can meet the needs of the domestic market in various fields, such as electronics, hardware and software development, as well as digital businesses,” he said.
Mini-computers are smaller, less expensive and less powerful than a mainframe or supercomputer, but more expensive and more powerful than a personal computer. They are used for scientific and engineering computations, business transaction processing, file handling and database management.
Also known as a mid-range computer, mini-computers allow more than one user to work simultaneously on the same system.
Efficient Water Tank Remote Monitoring System
A knowledge-based company has produced a remote-controlled monitoring system for water tanks, which is considerably cheaper and more efficient than its foreign counterparts.
The domestic system helps control water consumption, the condition of pumping stations and electrical parameters of power stations remotely, according to the CEO of Afarinesh System Company (also known as Pouya Systems).
“The company’s system facilitates consumption management, cost analysis and industrial assistance with regard to water, oil, gas and electricity supply,” Ahmad Shariati was also quoted as saying by the news portal of the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology.
He added that it costs a quarter of a foreign counterpart’s price and provides similar services, as the company uses domestic accessories like antennas, sensors, etc. for the system.
“The equipment produced by this company can be easily integrated with foreign software and is completely modular and unique. This helps the hardware to be fully customized as per the customer’s needs,” he said.
“All circuit boards, modules, transmitters, Yagi antennas, etc. used in the remote-control system are produced by the company, which has led to the creation of 20-25 direct and indirect jobs in different fields.”
According to the company’s CEO, Pouya Systems has based its work on the concept of wireless control and produce a wireless water tank control system to meet the needs of the water, oil and gas industries.
“Our products employ telemetry [transmitting the readings of an instrument]. A number of foreign companies such as Siemens and Schneider have produced different equipment for use in remote terminal units. But due to the sanctions and problems related to component supply and technological support, as well as high prices, there was a need for such a domestic system. The company entered this field and managed to produce efficient domestic counterparts,” he said.
Shariati noted that currently there is no information on the currency outflow related to the import of such foreign systems.
Domestic Telecom Equipment Excellent, Cost Competitive
A knowledge-based company has produced telecommunication equipment that are of superior quality and can help prevent a significant foreign currency outflow from importing counterparts.
The products of Ava Communication Industries Company in the fields of IP Multimedia Subsystems (IMS) and Next Generation Networks (NGN) have successfully replaced European and Chinese brands in the country's telecommunication network, according to the company’s CEO.
“In recent years, the company’s products have obtained all relevant approvals. They are being used by public and private companies and organizations, and possess the most advanced technologies in this field,” Gholamali Hassani was also quoted as saying by the news portal of the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology.
He noted that the company is active in the design, production and development of call centers, data networks and next-generation telecom systems.
“The constant monitoring and updating of product security, customization and integration of communications portal, as well as its one-third lower price compared to foreign counterparts, are the main advantages of the company’s products,” he said.
“At present, more than 5 million telecommunication switches produced by the company have been purchased by the Telecommunication Company of Iran, Telecommunication Infrastructure Company, fixed communications providers, most ministries and major organizations.”
Referring to the production of next-generation telecom centers, Hassani said that in view of the need to integrate communications in organizations, the company started designing and producing next-generation call centers to meet domestic needs.
“Based on the latest telecommunication technology, the company’s call center is considered the first and only of its kind completely designed and produced in Iran,” he added.
According to the CEO, the company’s projects have prevented the outflow of millions of dollars, while making the country self-sufficient in this strategic area.
“In case of government support, the outflow of more than €30 million will be prevented,” he added.
Stressing that cloud-based IMS/NGN products are the latest technology in this field, Hassani said only a few companies in the world produce these types of products that have huge export potentials.
“The company has created 100 direct jobs, but with the increase in production and the development of new products, it will be possible to create 1,000 direct and 10,000 indirect jobs in the next two years,” he said.
