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The Secure Environment

All our e-QMS solutions are hosted on secure RedHat Enterprise Linux servers.

Disaster Recovery and Backup:
We create daily backups of all data on each system. Weekly backups are stored at a remote location. Our disaster recovery plan is designed to bring all application services online within 2 hours. Customized backup plans are offered to clients with specific backup requirements at an additional charge.

Security
All communication between your e-QMS solution and your browser is secured by 128-bit SSL encryption. Our strict security policy means that none of our clients have direct access to our servers, and each solution runs in it's own secure enviroment.

Data Center & Network Access
We have chosen Rackspace UK as the provider of all our servers. We feel that their Data Centers are the best in the business.

Network Features:

Apart from being peer with all the major service providers in the UK they provide:

  • Zero-Downtime Network™ - with a 100% infrastructure availability guarantee
  • Guaranteed Packet Delivery - Our providers are paid to make sure that packets of information are delivered quickly and efficiently to your end users. This offers significant advantages over simply peering with the major backbones. Peering agreements rarely include Service Level Agreements (SLAs) so no one is accountable for lost packets at congested exchange points. Because Rackspace has SLAs with all of our network partners, we are able to guarantee that all packets will leave our network at full speed.

Data Center Features:

Rackspace Managed Hosting owns and operates four Tier-1 data centers located in Texas, Virginia and London, England. Each data center is engineered to the highest levels, with extensive systems to address security and network redundancy, enabling Rackspace to offer our 100% infrastructure availability guarantee. Security Access to data centers is restricted by two-factor authentication including Biometric hand scanners. Rackspace data centers are physically isolated from everyone but level three technicians. Public access is strictly forbidden. All entrances and common areas are monitored 24x7 via closed-circuit cameras. Precision Environment Our data centers' HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) systems are N+1 redundant to ensure that - even in the event of an entire HVAC system failure - there is a duplicate system on standby to take over. All air is circulated and filtered every 90 seconds to remove dust and contaminants. An advanced fire-suppression system is in place to prevent any fire from spreading - in the unlikely event that one could start. All cables to servers and routing equipment are securely tied down and cable racks suspended from the ceiling provide dual routes for all cables. Conditioned Power Power systems in Rackspace data centers are designed to run uninterrupted even in the unlikely event of a total power outage. All servers are fed with conditioned UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) power that will run if utility power fails. The UPS power subsystem is N+1 redundant with instantaneous failover in case the primary UPS fails. In the event of an extended power outage, on-site diesel generators can run indefinitely. Generators are regularly tested to ensure functionality in the event of an emergency. Core Routing Equipment We use only fully redundant, enterprise-class routing equipment housed in its own secure, core routing room and fed with its own redundant power supply. Our fiber carriers enter the facilities at disparate access points to ensure that there is no service failure, even in the unlikely event of a fiber cut. Network Technicians At Rackspace, we realize that a Tier-1 data center is more than hardware and software. That's why we employ a certified networking and security team with years of experience in managing and monitoring enterprise-level networks. Our certified Rackspace network technicians are trained to the highest standards to ensure that we are able to meet our 100% infrastructure availability guarantee.

  • Backup emergency diesel-powered generation systems for continuous operation.
  • Redundant UPS with battery support for uninterrupted power.
  • Custom-designed NOC with support systems that allow for real-time analysis, review and maintenance of Web servers.
  • A wide range of physical security features including badge access systems along with continuous video monitoring.
  • Redundant cooling in all areas to protect temperature-sensitive equipment.
  • Critical fire detection and suppression systems.
  • Remote and local monitoring of electrical, mechanical and emergency support systems.
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