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Collecting data in a remote location
What does it take to deliver useful scientific information?
‘We’re making a huge effort to unveil the mystery of the universe, and you never know what you will find.’

Clarity
To avoid interference, the best sites for collecting data are isolated and remote

Effective
The data collected is digitised before being stored, making it easier to share

Unparalleled
The data that ALMA collects is unique and therefore invaluable to the science community

Endurance
Weather extremes mean that a robust network is critical
A solid foundation for new discoveries
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Data storage
Network uptime
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Network downtime
Insufficient storage
Transforming science in a digital world with…

Digital infrastructure
The robust network infrastructure and virtualisation solutions enable ALMA to gather, store, and distribute the information they need.
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Digital workplace
While facilitating the flow of data, the network supports the 200 employees at the support centre, located 1,500m lower and 30km away from the array.
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Cybersecurity
Secure networks and data flow ensure the reliability and security of the information collected by ALMA and shared to the global science community.
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Transforming the data centre with big data analytics
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