DRDO Computer Centre (Kochi)

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The Computer Centre was established in 1989, with the support from the University Grants Commission. The main frame computer, the Cyber 180 / 830 machine, provided by the DRDO was the first of its kind among the universities and educational institutions in Kerala .

The computing resources at the Centre were modernized and upgraded with support from the UGC as well as the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India (DST). The Centre is one of the seven Level III centres, spread out among the various regions of India, under the ICOSER project initiated by the Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) of the DST. High performance computing equipment has been provided with a view to promoting scientific research in this region. The Level III Centres across the country, are linked through 64 kbps data links, with connectivity to the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, which is coordinating the ICOSER project at the national level. It acts as the nerve centre for the campus wide fibre optic network, forming the central switching point in a hierarchical star structure. The Lakeside campus of the University is linked to this network through a leased line at 64 kbps. The design facilitates access of the unbeatable work stations and work group servers of the computer centre from the different Departments of the university. Remote login with the designated machines at the SERC IISc. is also possible, thanks to the ICOSER project.

The Computer Centre, thus, offers major computational facilities for teaching and research programmes in the various Departments of the University, fosters interaction between other research institutions and industries and contributes significantly to high quality computer education in the non-conventional sector.
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