Ottawa, ON/Marietta, GA - February 14, 2011 - Optelian, a trusted designer and manufacturer of optical transport systems, today announced the signing of a Technology Collaboration Agreement (TCA) between Optelian International Corporation and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) of India. This comprehensive technology agreement establishes a long-term partnership between the two Companies for the manufacture and design of optical networking systems in India, and deployment throughout the SAARC region. The initial period of the agreement is for 15 years.
The TCA will focus on joint technology development, as well as all facets of the optical networking business.
 
“Optelian is pleased to be partnering with a Company of BEL’s caliber and reputation,” said Mike Perry, President of Optelian International Corporation. “We firmly believe that the considerable strengths and resources of both Companies – when combined – will be complementary and create a successful synergy. In other words, one plus one equals three.”

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) was established at Bangalore, India, by the Government of India under the Ministry of Defense in 1954 to meet the specialized electronic needs of the Indian defense services. Over the years, it has grown into a multi-product, multi-technology, multi-unit company serving the needs of customers in diverse fields in India and abroad. BEL offers products and services in a wide spectrum of technology like Radars, Military Communications, Naval Systems, Electronic Warfare Systems, C4I Systems, Telecommunications, Sound and Vision Broadcasting, Opto-Electronics, Tank Electronics, Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Embedded Software and Electronic Components. With its expertise developed over the years, the company also provides turnkey systems solutions.