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1. The BBS Proposition
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2. BBS Group Structure
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3. BBS Global Presence
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4. BBS Access Company Overview
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5. Awards and Achievements
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6. Products & Services
- Wireless Local Loop
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- Power Utility
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- PABX
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7. Research and Development
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8. Manufacturing Management
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9. Supports and Services
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11. Our People
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12. BBS Contacts
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10. Our Partners and Customers
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The BBS
Proposition
By creating a network of technology-providers, BBS
presents manufacturers, system-integrators and serviceproviders with the latest technology, while offering them
supplier and customer insight on market-needs and wants
that affect each investor’s research and development
efforts in the relevant technology of tomorrow. BBS has
one of the most diverse cultural networks in the region,
with dedicated human resources in all major cities across
Asia, India, and the Middle East.
It is here, at BBS, where the best meet to synergise.
Investors
Service
Providers
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System
Integrators
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Manufacturers
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BBS Group Structure
BBS Group of Companies
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B.B.S. Electronics
DigiByte Technologies
Anti
Explosion
Systems
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B.B.S. Holdings
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BBS Global Presence
Middle East
Krgyzstan
e
China
India
Thailand
Philippines
Malaysia
Australia
Head Office in
Operates
Singapore
out of 9
countries
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Singapore
(Head office)
Australia
Melbourne
China
Shanghai
India
Bangalore
Mumbai
New Delhi
Hydarabad
Pune
Malaysia
Penang
Philippines
Manila
Middle East
Solymanieh
Shiraz
Tehran
Thailand
Bangkok
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Regional
Offices
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Company Overview
BBS Access Pte Ltd was incorporated in Singapore in the year 1999.
Since its inception, the company has won a number of awards and
recognitions, the e50.startup, Enterprise 50, Singapore SME 500 and
ISO 9001:2000.
BBS Access has built a proud tradition of innovation and has
been a major player in providing infrastructure equipment (WLL),
communication systems (PABX) and smart metering for utilities.
Our business activities include design, development, assembly,
marketing, sale, support and servicing of telecommunication &
utility measurement solutions.
As a substantial portion of our business has a technology focus,
we are committed to making strategic investments in research and
development. Complying with the latest manufacturing planning,
scheduling and control system, we are capable of manufacturing
high quality and reliable products that meet and exceed customer
expectations.
Backed by a strong and progressive team, comprising engineers and
other professional staff, we are able to provide high-performance,
cost-effective solutions and services that help our customers and
partners to achieve their business goals and add value to their
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Awards &
Achievements
Thanks to our customers’ continued support and our dedicated team effort, BBS Access is recognised and
awarded with:
Year
Research and Development Assistance Scheme Grant
National Science & Technology Board
1999
e50.startup Award - No. 2
Accenture
2003
Singapore SME 500 Ranking Most Promising SME - No. 2
DP Information Network
2003/2004
Pioneer Status
EDB Singapore
2004
Enterprise 50 - No. 12
Accenture
2004
Enterprise 50 - No. 3
Accenture
2005
ISO 9001:2000
PSB Certification
2005
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Awarded or Ranked by
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Products & Services
Wireless Local Loop
Wireless Access
BBS Access delivers complete, cost-effective, next generation
Wireless Local Loop (WLL) communication infrastructure and
services to telecommunications service-providers. More than
200,000 lines of DECLoop™ WLL solution have been deployed
in different environments, including highly populated
suburbs, cities as well as remote areas and villages. DECLoop™
solution is the most suitable and most cost-effective means
of providing access for voice and Internet services to users in
developing countries.
Network Planning
DECSim™ is intended for use by professional network designers
and is employed to develop initial designs of large fixed radio
networks, verify or optimize existing networks, plan expansions
of existing networks and analyze potential problems with
installed networks. With a user-friendly GUI, this fully-featured
planning tool provides point-and-click functionality for
equipment placement, traffic analysis, RF analysis, GoS analysis
The tool provides the network operator with a virtual
environment where the end-to-end performance of
DECLoop™ Voice and Data services can be predicted for a
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and simulation of uplink and downlink traffic.
given network-configuration under specified traffic mix and
load scenarios.
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Products & Services
Power Utility
Power Utility
With the advent of Automated Meter Reading (AMR),
As a result of our achievement in the quantum growth of
BBS Access has quickly established itself as the market-
the Digital Energy Meter & AMR world market, BBS Access
leader in supplying its customers with the latest cost-
is now emerging as a leading market player and solutions-
effective solutions in RF-based Walk-by & Drive-by AMR
provider of our state-of-the art wireless Metator™ AMR
technology, as well as fully-automated end-to-end PLC-
solution to the power and infrastructure sector industries
based AMR solutions. Metator™ for Walk-by & Drive-by
in Asia & Africa and with a strategic advance in the
AMR applications includes Single-Phase and Three-Phase
worldwide power utility markets.
meters, equipped with RF Modems as well as RF Hand
Held Units (HHU) for remote management and control of
the meters.
metator
RF-Enabled Meter
RF-Enabled Meter
Local site
office
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RF-Enabled Meter
RF-Enabled Meter
Central Office
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Products & Services
PABX
IPS™
IPS™ is a telephone system designed for use at home, as
well as small office and home office (SOHO). This simple-touse, quick-to-install, easy-to-configure solution offers the
features of a high-end PABX system in a small body. Home
and small business users can build telephone systems with up
to 4 telephone lines and 16 extensions to Analog telephone
devices, fax machines, modems and computers for Internet
connectivity.
Plexus™
The Plexus™ PABX platform is a cost-effective communications
solution for any business user. The expandable system can be
configured to meet a range of capacities and options of any
small-to-medium sized office, or simply expanded by adding
more units as your business grows. Flexibility and scalability is
what businesses need and the Plexus™ platform is designed
to provide that. There are two types of Plexus™ systems:
1. Macro Plexus™ Systems can be custom-built to meet
your specific needs. Two systems can be linked together
to operate as a single system and to expand trunk and
2. Micro
Plexus™
System
offers
a
total
office-
communications solution for a small-to-medium sized
office environment, with integrated Voice Mail and AutoAttendant (IVP and AAI). Two Micro Plexus™ systems can
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extension capabilities.
be expanded to provide 16 CO lines and 32 extensions.
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Research &
Development
What distinguishes BBS Access from the rest, is our ability
later shifted to the Automated Meter Reading (AMR)
to find the most cost-effective solutions by capitalizing on
and Advanced Metering Management (AMM). This has
our reservoir of Intellectual Property, and a highly skilful,
been the focal point of convergence for BBS Access,
experienced and diverse team in R&D. From the time of
where telecommunications, wireless access and metering
inception, BBS Access has put in a concerted effort and
technologies converge to produce one of the most
investment to expand technological know-how. Initially,
advanced and cost-effective AMR and AMM solutions for
our R&D concentrated on three different, but related areas
Power Utilities worldwide.
of Switching, Wireless Access, and Power Management.
Today, BBS Access R&D prides itself to be in the service
R&D in Switching began in Austin, Texas in the early 1990’s.
of our customers with cost-effective solutions customized
Work concentrated on developing a range of Analog and
for their applications and per their specifications. Our
digital Switching Engines, and resulted in several PABX
expertise in Telecom, Wireless and Power Management
platforms with different capacities and configurations.
has enabled us to quickly respond to customer demands
The latest products resulting from these efforts are IPS™
and market requirements. What differentiates BBS Access
and Plexus™ in the PABX family of products.
from our competitors is our ability and dedication to do
what is right for our customers, regardless of what it takes
Wireless Access has been another major contribution to
to get there.
the R&D in telecommunications. Using this technology,
BBS Access has concentrated on finding the most costeffective Voice and Data access solutions for rural and
sub-urban applications. Major focus has been put on the
development of telecom algorithms and RF subsystems,
Switching
the result of which is a series of products known as
Wireless
Access
DECloop™, which have been piloted, assembled and used
BBS Access
R&D
Power Management and Metering solutions are another
important area of emphasis for BBS Access R&D. Earlier
work in this area focused on Metering solutions alone.
Several products like Digital Metering for Single and Three
Power
Management
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in the Middle East and Far East.
Phase applications were developed and customized for
utilization in different countries and regions. Focus was
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Manufacturing
Management
Manufacturing Management is an important link between
Strategic Planning & Scheduling
Technology Providers and high-quality products that customers
Planning, Scheduling, and Control Systems for our manufacturing
require. This revolves around 3-Core Processes: New Product
activities are kept up-to-date with the latest processes which are
Introduction (NPI), Mass Production (MP) and After-Sales
adopted globally, in order to meet and to fulfil our quality and
Support.
delivery commitments.
Concepts like Concurrent Engineering, Robust Design, and
Supply Chain Management
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) have been successfully
One contributing factor that determines the success of our
and proactively incorporated into the NPI process by highly
products is the procurement of high-quality components at
experienced engineers and technical experts, guided by well-
competitive prices. All of which is achieved through close
defined and established procedures.
collaboration between our Sourcing Team and our vendors.
BBS Access focuses on 6 Management practices:
Transfer of Manufacturing Know-how
Management of Quality
The overall experiences that we have gained over the years in
The first priority in our organization is to meet and exceed
this and related industries have given us the necessary technical
customer expectations by defining and producing reliable and
and project management competencies to enable us to transfer
high-quality products. This is achieved by practising Design
manufacturing processes without compromising quality and
Quality Evaluation (DQE), Manufacturing Process Control, Yield
productivity.
Improvement, Incoming Material Quality, and Product Quality
Test
Engineering
Assurance.
Product Engineering
Specialized engineers are assigned to closely manage each
Product
Engineering
Strategic
Planning &
Scheduling
product throughout the Product Life-Cycle to ensure a product
NPI
that meets our target and goal, while enhancing our knowledge
of manufacturing and product know-how.
Mass
BBS Manufacturing Production
Management
Our Test Engineering team is highly capable and well-equipped
to develop a wide range of reliable and robust test systems
Management
of Quality
After-Sales
Support
Supply Chain
Management
using the latest platforms. Active and early participation ensures
products are Designed for Test (DFT).
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Test Engineering
Transfer
Manufacturing
Know-how
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Supports
and Services
BBS Access provides cost-effective solutions for services that
Technical Support
help partners and telecom operators achieve business goals and
To maximize operator revenues, our Support team focuses on
enhance their competitive edge without compromising quality.
high up-time for our products. Our Technical Support team
Our proven methodologies, best practices, and stringent quality
provides 24x7 support services and is committed to resolve
management systems ensure world-class quality and reliability.
customer issues within the arranged Service Level Agreements
To optimize our resources, we specialize in six areas:
(SLAs).
Project Management
Validation
Our project management personnel, with an extensive
Validation is a pivotal step in the life-cycle of products offered
experience in global markets, are able to help customers plan
by BBS Access. The main objective of Validation is to detect
how to deploy new networks on time, within budget and with
technical issues prior to product release through simulation
customer satisfaction.
of problems occurring in the field. The aim of the Validation
process is to understand customer requirements from a technical
Network Planning
perspective and to work with the developers to deliver a viable
Our Network Planners address pre-deployment planning
product. Validation is conducted at a sub-system level as well
and design of multiple network elements and management
as at the system level where different aspects of the product -
systems for wireless network. The service helps to deliver value
such as functional design, peripheral interfaces, performance,
by designing the most economical network with the required
installation requirements and compatibility with existing
Quality of Service to support current and future capacity
products - are tested. Feedback after Validation is provided
requirements.
to make the product more user-friendly in real environments
while meeting the required functional features of customer
Field Trial & Training
specification.
All new products undergo a period of stringent field quality
testing before being deployed by our customers. Our qualified
trainers provide a wide range of training workshops and courses
such as Field Technician programmes and Senior Technical
Support Engineering programmes based on our products and
System Integration
Our System Integration team helps to develop solutions for our
customers. We architect the solution to meet our customer’s
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solutions.
requirements and integrate various network elements to ensure
the system operates in optimum condition and fulfils and meets
the agreed technical specification.
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Our Partners
and Customers
Initiatives that help to improve performance
and sustain competitive advantage in the
New Economy
BBS Access recognises the need to create and add value to
its partners and customers in order to retain and enhance
its market position. This objective can only be achieved
by working closely with our partners and customers
to enable them to accomplish their business goals.
BBS Access adds value to its partners and customers
by delivering reliable products and services, providing
on-going technical support, and being proactively
involved in the development of the state-of-the-art
technologies and solutions that address our future
customer needs.
Apart from continuously improving and developing
new and relevant skills for employees, BBS Access
management believes that a key success factor in this
business is the effective and successful transfer of its
Products
&
Solutions
technology and know-how to its partners and customers
Trainings
to enable them to manage and operate its products and
solutions. Through such technical training programmes
tailored for its partners and customers, BBS Access is able
to foster a closer relationship with them and to obtain
more valuable feedback on its products as well as new
BBS Access
Technology
Transfer
Partners
and
Customers
addressing such requirements and therefore, enhancing
its competitive edge.
Feedbacks
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market needs. This allows for faster response time in
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Our People
“We are supporting and developing the
organisation through the delivery of valued
and efficient solutions.”
BBS Access regards its people as the most valuable
assets it needs to create and develop the technological
innovations which will help its customers succeed in the
market place, As such, BBS Human Resource Department
strives to attract, develop, motivate and retain talented
high-performers, and to provide them with the needed
resources to excel in what they do.
We believe understanding and responding to our
customers’ needs and requirements ensure that we
deliver excellent products and efficient services. This is
achieved by involving our customers in various aspects
of our work as the ultimate stakeholder. Internally, we
promote the effective flow of communications across
all organizational demarkations. We continuously strive
to improve our processes, know-how and expertise as a
learning organization. Our goal is to remain a dynamic
and agile organization, capable of re-engineering itself in
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an ever-changing business environment.
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BBS Contacts
Melbourne
Mailing Address:
PO BOX 368, Ashburton,
Victoria 3147, Australia
Shipping Address:
Unit 8 / 25 Howleys Road, Notting Hill,
Victoria 3168, Australia
Tel : (61 3) 9542 1900
Fax : (61 3) 9543 8291
CHINA
B.B.S. Electronics Pte Ltd
Shanghai
129 Yanan Road (W) Shanghai, Room
2101-02, Overseas Chinese Mansion,
PC 200 040, China
Tel : (86 21) 6249 0868/ 6248 9217
Fax : (86 21) 6248 7425
INDIA
B.B.S. Electronics International Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
No. 49, Linden Street, Palmgrove Road,
Austin Town, Bangalore 560047, India
Tel : (91 80) 2530 6611/ 2
Fax : (91 80) 2530 6610
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Mumbai
511, Acme Plaza, MV Road, Andheri(E),
Mumbai 400 059, India
Tel : (91 22) 2824 2374/ 5/ 6
Fax : (91 22) 2825 8746
New Delhi
Plot #38, 2nd Floor, Okhla Industrial
Estate, Okhla Phase III,
New Delhi 110020, India
Tel : (91 11) 2639 1185/86,
4161 2536/37/38
Fax : (91 11) 2632 4504
BBS Official Website: www.bbs.com.sg
Pune
#12, 1st Floor, Mangal Arcade,
Opp. Hotel Panchshil, Chinchwad,
Pune 411019, India
Tel : (91 20) 2745 1681
Fax : (91 20) 2745 1682
Hyderabad
#3005, Emerald House, S.D. Road,
Secunderabad 500003, India
Tel : (91 40) 6633 5402
Fax : (91 40) 6633 5403
MIDDLE EAST
B.B.S. Access Pte Ltd /
B.B.S. Electronics Pte Ltd
Shiraz
4th Floor, East Unit, SINA Building,
No. 66, West Moadel Street,
Shiraz 71349, Iran
Tel : (987 11) 235 5501
Fax : (987 11) 235 9559
Tehran
1st Floor, No. 30, Bokharest Tower,
Bokharest Street, Tehran 15137, Iran
Tel : (98 21) 8855 2022 to 29
Fax : (98 21) 8870 1866
Solymanieh
No. 2, 50th Avenue, Section 113,
Hakary, Solymanieh, Iraq
Tel : (44) 707 3192 818
MALAYSIA
B.B.S. Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Penang
8-4-2 Sunny Point Complex,
Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah,
11700 Penang, Malaysia
Tel : (60 4) 658 5433
Fax : (60 4) 658 7433
PHILIPPINES
B.B.S. Electronics (Phils) Pte Ltd
Unit 1009, ALPAP II Building, Trade Street
Cor Investment Drive,
Madrigal Business Park, Muntinlupa,
Alabang, Philippines
Tel : (63 2) 772 1832/3
Fax : (63 2) 772 1831
SINGAPORE (Head Office)
B.B.S. Holdings Pte Ltd
No. 10 Tannery Lane, BBS Building,
Singapore 347773
Tel : (65) 6559 8500
Fax: (65) 6559 8560
B.B.S. Electronics Pte Ltd
No. 10 Tannery Lane, BBS Building,
Singapore 347773
Tel : (65) 6559 8400
Fax : (65) 6748 8466
E-mail: bbselectronics@bbsgroup.com.sg
B.B.S. Access Pte Ltd
No. 10 Tannery Lane, BBS Building,
Singapore 347773
Tel : (65) 6559 8500
Fax : (65) 6559 8560
E-mail: bbsaccess@bbsgroup.com.sg
B.B.S. Telecomunications Pte Ltd
No. 10 Tannery Lane, BBS Building
Singapore 347773
Tel : (65) 6748 5600
Fax : (65) 6748 4300
THAILAND
B.B.S. Electronics Pte Ltd
Bangkok
Muang Thai Phatra Office Tower II, 24th Floor
252/ 119 Rachadaphisek Road, Huay Kwang,
Bangkok 10320, Thailand
Tel : (66 2) 693 2896/ 7/ 8
Fax : (66 2) 693 2899
E-mail: info@bbsgroup.com.sg
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AUSTRALIA
B.B.S. Electronics Australia Pty Ltd
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