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[The status of NIHS Information and Computing Infrastructure (NICI)]
Summary
The National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS) Information and Computing Infrastructure (NICI) was renovated to improve business communication, research support, and administration. Upgrades included increased internet speed and new servers, enhancing NIHS operations.
Area of Science:
- Information Science
- Computer Science
- Network Infrastructure
Context:
- The National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS) underwent significant infrastructure upgrades between 1999 and 2000.
- The existing Information and Computing Infrastructure (NICI) required modernization to meet evolving research and administrative needs.
Purpose:
- To enhance inter-departmental communication within NIHS.
- To provide robust technological support for scientific research activities.
- To streamline and improve the efficiency of administrative operations.
Summary:
- The renovation involved upgrading internet connection speeds from 256 Kbps to 1.5 Mbps.
- High-quality network and database servers were installed, alongside version renewals of large-scale software systems.
- Four remote experimental stations for medical plants were connected to NIHS hubs via ISDN, expanding research capabilities.
Impact:
- Improved network performance and data accessibility for researchers and staff.
- Enhanced capacity for large-scale data processing and management.
- Facilitation of distributed research collaborations through improved connectivity.