ICFRE Data Centre ICFRE Data Centre was implemented and started functioning on Oct 21, 2009. Data center is a facility used to house computer systems and associated components, such as high servers, UTM, mail, MCU, storage systems like SAN & tap Libraries. It generally includes redundant or backup power supplies, redundant data communications connections, environmental controls (e.g., air conditioning, fire suppression) and security devices.   Upgradation process of data centre was started in 2016. M/s BodhTree Consulting Hyderabad was selected for upgradation of data centre through open bidding. The Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between ICFRE and M/s BodhTree Consulting Hyderabad signed on 06.04.2018 for Upgradation of ICFRE Data Centre. M/s Both Tree Consulting Hyderabad completed installation and Commissioning of Upgradation of ICFRE Data Centre. The Operation & Maintenance (O&M) for the ICFRE Data Centre is for five years. The concept of virtualization techniques was implemented for the Upgradation of Data Centre for optimum use of resources. The Unified Threat Management (UTM) is implemented as IT infrastructure security system for ICFRE Data Centre. The Webcast server is also installed with audio video capture card for the implementation of web casting facilities. Some of services provided by Data Centre are Mail, Internet, Web, Videoconferencing, Antivirus, FTP, Network Security System, Databases, Building Management System (BMS), Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, Push Mail Service, Web casting etc. More than Forty Web applications/websites are hosted on Data Centre. Around 1500 active email accounts are on Mail server. Service Desk and IFRISDESK are Institutional framework for the resolution of issues across ICFRE. ICFRE Data Centre services are available 24*7*365 at ICFRE Head Qtr and its Institutes/Centres