NOC protection (BT - INET)

The NOC (Network Operations Center) is currently directly monitored 11 hours a day (09.00 - 20.00), 7 days a week. When the NOC is not being directly monitored, automatic malfunction detection systems are activated that alert supervisors of any faults.

The problem will be attended to within 30 minutes of the alert being sent. One of the key technical features that guarantees constant availability of essential network services is the use of distributed and restored computing. This solution, rather than using a single server that offers one network service, uses several machines that simultaneously offer services in parallel, so that if one fails, the others carry on as usual and there are no interruptions or discontinuations to the services.

Distributed and restored computing also allows you to continuously improve network performance without having to interrupt or slow down your services. The NOC is protected either by an uninterrupted power supply (Online UPS Systems), or by a generator within the building, which allow the NOC to function in the event of a black out. The servers used for the hosting/housing services are hosted on frameworks installed in an environment that ensure optimal thermal conditions and continuity of power supply. The devices utilise the latest technology and feature state-of-the-art technical characteristics with high performance levels, with architecture that is able to handle large quantities of traffic and guarantees high-level reliability.

These devices are connected to the network via a redundant infrastructure, offering top-level performance with guaranteed service continuity and high-quality standards. The devices offer redundant power supplies and RAID (RAID 1) security levels, and offer a guaranteed bandwidth 99.98% of the time on an annual basis. The web farm is immersed into the interconnection network through interfaces with four international internet networks.