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DCIAP: certified copper and fibre network, outlet by outlet

In a body whose information systems cannot fail, every network outlet was renewed, linked by fibre and certified. That was DataRoad's 2022 project for DCIAP.

Updated 17 October 20263 min read

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At a glance

For decision-makers short on time.

  • 01In 2022, DCIAP chose DataRoad to renew and certify its entire network infrastructure.
  • 02The project combined structured cabling, fibre-optic interconnections and certification of every point.
  • 03DataRoad maintains the networks it installs with proactive monitoring and managed services.
In this article

In a body where information systems cannot fail, ageing cabling is a daily risk. In 2022, the Departamento Central de Investigação e Ação Penal (DCIAP), Portugal's central department for criminal investigation and prosecution, chose DataRoad - IT Services and Consulting to install, renew and certify all of the organisation's IT cabling and network infrastructure. The project combined structured cabling, fibre-optic interconnections and full certification of every point, in a public environment where information systems must run continuously, securely and reliably.

What data summarises the project?

  • Client Departamento Central de Investigação e Ação Penal (DCIAP).
  • Sector Public sector.
  • Year 2022.
  • Scope Structured cabling, firewall and security, servers and infrastructure, IT Unlimited support.

Why a critical body needs a certified network

In an organisation like DCIAP, the network carries large volumes of data and supports processes that cannot stop. Ageing or undocumented cabling turns into outages, slowness and risk. The answer was to renew the physical layer from scratch and prove, point by point, that it meets the standards.

How the new infrastructure was built

Structured cabling for high availability

An infrastructure ready for high levels of availability, scalability and performance, suited to public bodies and environments with heavy data traffic.

Fibre optics for interconnections

High-performance fibre links between equipment and internal departments, with more speed, greater reliability and lower latency.

Certification of every point

Every network point was certified to guarantee compliance with international standards and reliable system operation.

The teams involved

The project was led by DataRoad's networking and consulting teams, holding certifications from several major manufacturers, with experience in highly complex environments and large-scale projects. The commitment is to deliver efficient, cost-effective projects on schedule, exceeding the client's expectations.

The network after the works: managed services

As an MSP, DataRoad maintains the networks it installs with managed services focused on prevention:

  • Continuous monitoring Alerts, reports and tracking of the status of critical services.
  • Proactive network management Anticipating problems rather than waiting for the incident.
  • Service desk Specialist support, from minor interventions to critical incidents.
  • IT Unlimited Unlimited support for a fixed fee; on the Premium 365 plan, 24/7 cover every day of the year.

A benchmark in networks for the public sector

Critical projects such as DCIAP's strengthen DataRoad's position in IT network implementation, consulting, security and infrastructure management, and in managed IT services for companies and public institutions. We thank DCIAP for its preference and renew our commitment to delivering reliable, documented solutions suited to each client.

Frequently asked questions

What does certifying every network point mean?

Testing each point with dedicated equipment and confirming that it meets international performance standards, with a report that stands as proof of the quality of the installation.

Why fibre optics for the interconnections?

Because it offers more speed, greater reliability and lower latency in communication between equipment and internal departments.

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  • ReStream Network for the new office and IT Unlimited.
  • UpHill Health Network, Wi-Fi 6, firewall and biometrics.

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Who is DataRoad?

DataRoad is a premium MSP with its head office in Alfragide and support across the whole of Portugal. For 11 years it has managed the infrastructure of public bodies, embassies, hotels, clinics and demanding companies, with 232 clients under contract and the Top 5% PME certification awarded by scoring.pt. In enterprise networks it covers the full cycle: survey, design, certified cabling, switching, firewall and Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 with centralised management.

DataRoad is today one of the best companies in Portugal for business IT support and for structured cabling and wireless network installation.

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Chosen by respected and international companies

Garcia, GarciaGuestUNMQ DigitalMinistério PúblicoVentaskETISMEGReltio by SAPRestreamVelvEscola Nacional de Saúde PúblicaCircuito EstorilSyoneCreative MindsInstituto Superior TécnicoRTPUniversidade Católica PortoUniversidade Católica PortuguesaFaculdade de Medicina de LisboaUniversidade de LisboaClínica MulherPresidência da RepúblicaESELUpMUN[it]STENEmbajada de España en PortugalNBCC ConsultingInstituto dos Registos e do NotariadoVila GaléBe Poet Baixa HotelBe Hotel LisboaRossio Plaza HotelServiced Apartments Boavista PalaceMitrelliJunta de Freguesia de Massamá e Monte AbraãoInsidepurpleUniveteColégio MinervaPTR Pharma ConsultingInfocapitalHD Duecitânia Design HotelYunit ConsultingMyWindowArqsizeAxiaVestasContinentalGRENKEBaker TillyVINCI AirportsANA Aeroportos de PortugalE.LeclercUriachbeqomNewhotel SoftwareeasyHotelOuro Rossio HotelNicola Rossio HotelClínica LambertBanco do BrasilBoostUphillHole19Ambassade de France au PortugalU.S. Embassy PortugalEmbaixada da Arábia SauditaEmbassy of CyprusPanikeAugusta LabsIGASSISPorta da Frente Christie’sonRisingFresh DesignGesto EnergyBernerQuatenusSegurança SocialCâmara Municipal do MontijoDCIAP: certified copper and fibre network, outlet by outletCiphraCentury 21Hotel Solar PalmeirasSINCTAAPCTAVarandas de Lisboa★★★★★ 5,0 · 52 Google reviews

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232clients
< 10 minaverage response time
15+IT vendor certifications
10+Countries with clients supported
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