DataComm Networks’ SmartNOC solution provides experienced LAN/WAN systems engineers to monitor the health and security of your network. By using advanced network management tools for moni­toring routers, IDS/IPS, firewalls, servers, IP phones, IP call managers and PC desktops, many problems and security issues are eliminated before they can disrupt your business without the need of hiring additional IT staff. We also offer these services unbundled (secuRNOC for managed security and RNOC for network management).

secuRNOC employs intrusion Preven­tion / Intrusion Detection technology featuring our own securSHIELD IDS / IPS appliance to monitor activity on specific network segments. Our systems are in­stalled and configured to perform a rules­ based or expert system analysis of network traffic using parameters set up by our security manag­ers and also utilize a signature database to flag suspi­cious or attack activity. The systems analyze network packet headers, making decisions based on source, destination and packet type. Live 24x7 monitoring is standard with our service and key to full network secu­rity. securSHIELD features include:

• Anomaly Sensing with false positive controls
• Signature Event Sensing
• Internal / External IP Lockout
• Monthly Reports for Federal Audits
• Summary of Events Sent by E­Mail
• See Events in Real Time
• Generate Reports
• Manage Blocked Sites

DataComm’s External Penetration Testing service, se­curSCAN, will aid your organization in discovering net­work security vulnerabilities and weaknesses. We pro­vide an in­depth report of all vulnerabilities, detailed descriptions of how to eliminate them and recom­mend security enhancements. DataComm’s Internal Penetration Test will help you ensure that your network resources, data, corporation and clients are secure. A DataComm security specialist will perform a thorough analysis and then prepare a comprehensive report on the effectiveness of your internal network controls in preventing an intruder (or an approved network user) from gaining unauthorized access to specific informa­tion. Expert optional On­Site Social Engineering is of­fered.

DataComm’s IP Telephony solu­tion includes reengi­neering the bank branch network based on contem­porary Web technol­ogy, improving net­work management, security and branch productivity while reducing operating costs. The result will trans­form branch networks from a drain on profitability to a highly productive asset. Services Include:

• Common IP Voice and Data Backbone
• Intra­Branch Calls over Existing WAN
• Unified Messaging
• Call Center Capability
• Web Branch Platform & Teller
• Wireless LAN
• Video over IP
• Web ATM Kiosks
• IP Telephony System Monitoring from our NOC

Our Systems Sales Consultants have the experience to help you design the right WAN for your organization. Done right, you can combine your Voice, Data, Legacy and Internet requirements at each of your locations. All this can be done to help you save money, to im­prove performance and to allow for additional applica­tions that offer better customer service and products to your clients. A few of our WAN Products and Ser­vices Include:

• Wide Area Network Analysis, Consulting & De­sign
• WAN Hardware to include Routers, Voice over IP / Frame Relay / DSL
• Interconnectivity Hardware to include Switches, Hubs, etc.

DataComm offers complete LAN solutions. Our solu­tions include hardware and software products and ser­vices such as File Servers, Workstations, Network Manage­ment Utilities and the like. DataComm has the exper­tise to install these LAN solutions using certified pro­fessional LAN engineers. Other LAN services include:

• Local Area Network Analysis, Consulting & De­sign
• Implementation Services
• Network Diagnosis
• Network Management
• Network Administration & End-­User Training

Network upgrades are the result of software “End-­of-life” issues (NetWare 4.2/5.0; Windows NT, etc.), high speed and bandwidth needs for document imaging, Internet and IP convergence solutions. If the vast num­ber of options and choices to finalize the proper up­grade platform for your financial institution is delaying your implementation, call on DataComm for more than just friendly advice. We provide you with the certified experts in the leading operating systems options (Microsoft, Novell, Citrix, etc.). Because we install our own solutions, we will build your new network with the experience gained from knowing what commu­nity banks face with upgrade challenges. We were serving network upgrades in the early 80’s, going from mainframe to the first LANs. So who is better experienced to help with your second ­generation “fork­lift” upgrade this year?

DataComm provides community banks with a ca­bling resource that is nationally known for ad­vanced solutions in the high­speed broadband in­dustry. DataComm's cable plant design services offer a competitive alternative when customer demand ex­ceeds internal engineering and design capabilities. Our team of highly qualified engineers are available to conduct Site Analysis and Design Services for virtually any cabling project opportunity. We will project man­age and implement any installation from a single drop to multi-­story / multi-­site projects including major Call Centers. Providing unparalleled customer service, cer­tification and comprehensive cable plant documentation is all part of DataComm’s Structured Cabling Solution.