Set up in 1996, Syscom continues to be the leader in the SIM card business in India since the beginning of mobile telephony in India. The company enjoys a staggering market share of 40 to 45% in India, with major clientele including telecom operators like Vodafone, Bharti, Idea, Reliance, BSNL among others.
Present on the occasion, Patrick Samier, CEO of Sagem-Orga said “With the Indian telecom industry passing through transformational times, and the mobile telecommunication subscriber base growing at the rate of 65 to 70% per annum, it is indeed an exciting time to be in India. With the induction of new telecom players after the recent release of new telecom licences, the industry is all set for faster expansion, thereby providing further growth opportunities for us in India”.
The Smart Card manufacturing facility spread over 8,000 sqm of land area in the progressive NSEZ, Noida, (Uttar Pradesh) is the largest and first of its kind in Asia Additionally, the new facility would enhance the overall production capacity of Syscom the market leader in SIM cards to 200 million cards per annum. Apart from catering to the needs of Indian customers the facility will also cater to global customers of Sagem Orga group covering South-East Asia, Middle East and Africa.
“Syscom plans to further consolidate its position, and intends to invest to retain market leadership in India, and what better way of demonstrating our commitment than ensuring that the rapidly growing demands of the local market can be met from an in-country production site”, said Sanjeev Shriya, Managing Director, Syscom Corporation Limited, and VP Asia-Pacific of Sagem-Orga. “The SIM card market is dynamic and besides the volumes, SIM card capacity and capabilities are also going up. The manufacturing plant in India will produce full range of SIM cards including up to 256 KB capacity. In 2008 alone, we expect the Indian market to require approximately 250 million SIM cards and by 2010 the demand is expected to touch 500 million”, he further added.
About Sagem Orga:
Sagem Orga is one of the
pioneers and world leaders in the smart card sector. It leverages cutting-edge
technologies to realize the visions of boundless mobile communication and
integrated digital security. In the telecommunications sector, Sagem Orga’s
customers include the largest wireless carriers around the world. Millions
of people benefit from its in-depth know-how and tailor-made solutions
for GSM, CDMA and UMTS. In the field of digital security, Sagem Orga protects
the identity of citizens worldwide and secures electronic communications
among government agencies, citizens and enterprises. As a smart card expert,
the company offers solutions for biometric and electronic identification,
electronic ID cards, driver licenses and cashless payment.
Sagem Orga has a global network of subsidiaries, joint ventures, branch offices and sales partners, along with leading-edge production sites in Germany, France, Brazil, Russia, India. The smart card expert employs more than 1,600 people worldwide. Sagem Orga is part of the international SAFRAN high-tech group. For more information, please visit: www.sagem-orga.com
About SAFRAN:
SAFRAN is an international
high-technology group with four core businesses: Aerospace Propulsion,
Aircraft Equipment, Defense Security, and Communications. It has more than
63,000 employees in over 30 countries, and annual revenues of 12 billion
euros. The SAFRAN Group comprises a number of companies with prestigious
brand names, and holds, alone or in partnership, global or European leadership
positions in all of its markets.