Services

The PSBA network services meet a diverse range of customer needs, from small organisations with relatively simple requirements, to very large services or service communities using high bandwidth and with advanced ICT, communications and collaboration needs.

The PSBA network is a flexible, scalable, and transparent information platform that enables those in the public sector to deliver the best services at the best price to the people of Wales.

Core Network Services

• Bandwidth from 1Mbps to 1Gbps
• Internet Access and Gateway Services 
• IP multicast capability and addressing services
• Domain Name System (DNS) Services and domain registry
• Content Filtering to meet the Internet Watch Foundation standards 
• Secure connections to shared resources and to enable shared services
• Remote Access

In most cases, end users have the option of requesting additional features at an agreed cost.

Advanced Network Services

The PSBA Network, in addition to the core network services can provide:

• Managed Firewall service
• Local NAT service
• Enhanced service levels 
• Enhanced Content Filtering
• Custom Resilience Requirements
• Local VPN termination services 
• Support for Protectively Marked traffic up to RESTRICTED

Professional Services

To ensure that every user joins the PSBA Network as smoothly as possible and to guarantee that the network service required meets individual technical infrastructure and standards, technical consultants are available for the following service engagements.

• Technical advice including capacity planning 
• Network design and optimisation consultancy
• Advice on the implementation of Voice over IP (VOIP) or Unified Communications