CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute

ITCMS

Information Technology & Computational Materials Section takes care of Managing Existing IT resources in the institute and time-to-time their reinforcement which covers Tailor-made s/w Development for computerized Administration, Web Design, Development and Hosting, Mail Systems Management, Threat Management on Networks, Conducting in-house training on Computer operation .
Division has 8 servers (Linux/Windows based) and 30 High speed Network switches to connect 300 Desktops and network printers over LAN thru CAT6/FO cables. In addition to them Computer pool is available for research students and guest users. Wi-fi Connectivity is established in Three conference halls, auditorium, Reception Hall, guest house and Important zones.
WAN connectivity is on OF media of bandwidth 8Mbps.
UTM systems and A/V measures at server, gateway and desktop levels maintain secured N/W environment.
The division maintains two Video Conferencing systems to connect other laboratories/Institutes thru IP connectivity with ISDN backup.
Institute is one of the nodal points of NKN (National Knowledge Network) Connectivity as a part of CSIR Programme under the premise of Govt. of India’s National Programme to share intellectual property and knowledge-base among Premier R&D Labs/Institutes/Universities. In addition, Integrated EA (Enterprise Application) will be implemented shortly for the purpose of a well managed Dynamic and Enterprise Culture under common ERP platform.