Although TransCo did not disclose the amount of the contract, it is expected to run into the millions of dollars.

In a statement, TransCo said it has implemented the Harris NetBoss network management platform for the project.

The solution, according to Transco, provides centralized support of its nationwide telecommunications network.

NetBoss is expected to allow TransCo to manage its entire communications network using one centralized platform, thus significantly reducing operating expenditures and increasing internal productivity.

"We have had great success with the Harris domain management system, so it was a natural step to evaluate NetBoss for our network-wide management application," said Jose Nuesca, department head of SCADA and Telecoms for TransCo, in the statement.

"After a comprehensive competitive bidding process, it was clear that the ability of NetBoss to manage any kind of device from any manufacturer made it the best possible solution.

TransCo is one of two government-owned power suppliers for the Philippines, maintaining a large telecommunications network to manage its nationwide power supply.

The NetBoss network management platform enables TransCo to constantly monitor the status of the overall network and its individual components, regardless of vendor or protocol, provide root cause analysis and pinpoint the most significant faults in the system with precise accuracy through a graphical display.

This level of visibility dramatically reduces the need for costly site visits and time consuming equipment troubleshooting, TransCo said.