What unseen force keeps Athens University of Economics and Business connected? It is the Network Operations Center. The Network Operations Center or NOC is a cutting-edge technological unit. It has specialized staff. They provide basic administrative services. They also provide advanced telematics services.
The Network Operations Center is responsible for supervising. It also manages the data and voice network. The NOC standardizes and documents processes. It continuously monitors the University’s computing and telecommunication needs. It supports users of the data and voice network. It is quite a job.
Core activities of the Network Operations Center include operation and support of the data and voice network. The Network Operations Center handles installation and management of telecommunication equipment. It also manages cable infrastructure. The NOC manages the University’s central wireless networks or WiFi.
Think about it. When you connect to the University WiFi that is the Network Operations Center at work. The Network Operations Center manages the University’s central VPN service. It also manages the University’s authentication service or radius.
The Network Operations Center develops and supports core network services. These include email using POP and IMAP protocols. It handles WebMail. The Network Operations Center also manages the institution’s central website. Naming service or DNS is part of their work. They also handle directory services. Videoconferencing services are managed here. Asynchronous tele-learning services are supported. Internet broadcasting services also fall under their care.
The Network Operations Center offers technical support for users of the data and voice networks. It participates in research and development projects. These projects are in collaboration with other institutions. These institutions are in the Greek and European research area.
On behalf of AUEB, the Network Operations Center manages inter-institutional services. These are developed by the Greek National Research and Technology Network or GRNET. Also by the Greek Universities Network or GUNet. The University connects with the GRNET network through fiber optics. Peripheral buildings connect to the main building. This happens either through a proprietary fiber optic network or via wireless links. Every building has a vertical fiber optic network. There is also a horizontal gigabit Ethernet network.
If you need to contact them you can. Call Center: +30 210-8203 900. You can also email them. The email is noc@aueb.gr. The Network Operations Center ensures the university stays connected. It handles vital network functions. It provides essential services to students and faculty.