The primary functions of Data and System Administration include researching, developing, and renovating advanced computer networks and maintaining infrastructure to meet the institute’s needs. It establishes new networks while continuously enhancing existing systems based on real-time user feedback and changing requirements. The department also creates and manages essential digital assets like websites, email systems, and secure information exchange systems, ensuring smooth internal and external communication.
An essential responsibility of the department is to organize, process, and share space technology and geospatial research findings on an accessible online portal. This portal offers stakeholders, researchers, and the public quick access to vital information and data, fostering knowledge-sharing and collaboration. Additionally, the department is tasked with building and maintaining a centralized data storage system. This data storage infrastructure supports the needs of various departments by providing a reliable, efficient, and secure platform for storing large volumes of space and geospatial data, enhancing accessibility and data management.
Security is also a priority. The department implements rigorous security monitoring across the institute’s network and data assets, proactively identifying and addressing potential vulnerabilities. By building a robust and secure cyber system infrastructure, the department ensures that all digital assets, including research data and communication systems, remain protected from unauthorized access, cyber threats, and other security risks. This is essential for safeguarding the integrity and confidentiality of the institute’s work and for supporting a safe digital environment.
To support large-scale data processing and modeling, Data and System Administration develops supercomputing facilities specifically for space and geospatial research. These high-performance resources enable quick, complex computations, allowing researchers to manage vast datasets and run essential simulations. Through a focus on technology development and infrastructure management, the department drives effective, innovative research, ensuring the institute remains at the forefront of scientific advancements.
Areas of Research and Collaboration
- Advanced Computer Network Development and Maintenance
- Digital Communication Systems Management (Website, Email, and Internal Information Exchange)
- Space Technology and Geospatial Research Data Management
- Cybersecurity Infrastructure Development
- Supercomputing Facilities for Research and Development
- Data Processing and Distribution Infrastructure