The mysteries of the universe are there to be unveiled
Answering cosmic questions
‘We have a rough idea but we don’t know the details.’
Lars Åke Nyman - Head of Department of Science Operations, ALMA
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
The best site on earth
‘Every year we receive a lot of applications to use this facility. And that’s the goal. That’s our mission.’
Up
Data storage
Network uptime
Down
Network downtime
Insufficient storage
The perfect partnership
‘Dimension Data provides us with all the expertise we don’t have – and we don’t need to have.’
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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‘Dimension Data helped us achieve our goal to provide the best data possible back to the scientific community.’
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ALMA relays data to scientists across the globe who are probing the mysteries of the universe.
