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Massamá and Monte Abraão: new server, UPS and backups

A parish council cannot close its front desk for lack of systems. A new server, protected power and backups in two locations keep certificates, cases and payments running.

Updated 17 October 20263 min read

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At a glance

For decision-makers short on time.

  • 01In 2022, a public contract awarded DataRoad the local authority's new server.
  • 02Scope: business server, UPS and local and cloud backups, with full migration.
  • 03IT consultancy included at every stage of the project.
  • 04Result: more stable, secure and continuous services for residents.
In this article

When a parish council's server stops, so does its service to the public: certificates, case files, payments. To remove that risk, the União das Freguesias de Massamá e Monte Abraão awarded DataRoad - IT Services and Consulting, through a public contract in 2022, the renewal of its server infrastructure: a new business server, UPS power protection and local and cloud backups, with full migration of the systems and consultancy from start to finish.

What problem does this investment solve?

Three risks at once. Ageing hardware that can fail without warning. Power cuts that shut systems down in the middle of an operation. Data stored in a single place. Each component of the project tackles one of them.

RiskResponse
Server at end of lifeHigh-performance business server, installed and configured from scratch
Power failuresA UPS system to keep services running and shut down safely
Data lossBackups created and validated in two layers: local and cloud
Risky transitionControlled migration of data and configurations to the new platform
Technical decisions without supportSpecialist IT consultancy at every stage

The infrastructure was also reviewed to gain security and efficiency.

How was it contracted?

Through a public procurement procedure, published on the Base.gov.pt portal. It is DataRoad's usual framework with public bodies: clear rules, a written scope and unequivocal accountability.

Fact sheet: client União das Freguesias de Massamá e Monte Abraão · public sector · year 2022 · areas covering structured cabling, firewall and security, servers and infrastructure, and IT Unlimited.

What do residents gain?

  • Stable service Applications running on current equipment.
  • Protected data Backups kept in two separate locations.
  • Immunity to power cuts An electrical failure no longer brings the front desk down.
  • Continuity Counters and services running without interruption.

The relationship with this local authority did not end there: the same União das Freguesias chose DataRoad, again through a public tender, to migrate around 50 mailboxes to Microsoft 365.

DataRoad thanks the União das Freguesias de Massamá e Monte Abraão for its trust in the team, in consultancy, servers and infrastructure, power and redundancy, and backups and continuity. The project confirms DataRoad as an IT partner to Portuguese local authorities and public bodies.

Who delivered the project?

DataRoad is a premium MSP headquartered in Alfragide, with support across Portugal. For 11 years it has maintained the infrastructure of organisations that cannot stop (public bodies, embassies, hotels, clinics and demanding companies) with 232 clients under contract and the Top 5% PME distinction awarded by scoring.pt. The team is in-house, certified by the leading manufacturers, and covers:

  • Servers and firewalls Installation, configuration and management.
  • Networks Networking and structured cabling.
  • Data Backups, power and redundancy.
  • IT estates Workstations, licences and inventory under management.
  • Consultancy Project planning and follow-up.

And after installation?

The infrastructure can then be maintained under the IT Unlimited model: immediate alerts, availability reports, proactive maintenance and unlimited remote and on-site support on the Premium and Premium 365 plans. 24/7 monitoring is reserved for Premium 365.

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