Computer Networking and Information Technology (CNIT)

The Computer Networking and Information Technology Division (CNIT), previously known as Computer Centre was established in 1962 to cater the computing needs of PRL fraternity. The (CNIT) Division is responsible for providing state-of-the art, secure IT and IT enabled services and facilities mainly networking, High Performance Computing, software development, CCTV, Cyber Security, Audio-Visual etc. CNIT division building spreads in approximately 4000 square feet area, centrally air-conditioned and power backup with UPS, Diesel Generator. In 2015, CNIT has setup and operationalize the near Disaster Recovery site of the critical IT services at Thaltej campus of PRL, Ahmedabad. All the major IT services are setup using Open Source Technologies.

Memory Lane of Computer Networking and Information Technology Division

1

1962

Establishment of Computer Center to house and manage its 1st computer system IBM 1620.

2

1972

Computer Center equipped with a 3rd generation computer with IBM 360/44 specifically designed for scientifice applicaitons.

3

1975

Computer Center organised the 10th annual conference of Computer Society of India (CSI) at Ahmedabad.

4

1983

Computer Center equipped with DEC-1091 Computer System which offered significant reduction in computing time, multi-programming, remote processing, high level languages and use of keyboards & mouse.

5

1990

The era of High-End Computing using IBM RS6000/580 servers, High-End graphics stations for visualisation. Commencement of LAN, DNS and E-mail services. Induction of High-Speed, LAN connecting servers, workstations and PCs.

6

2000

High-End Computing IBM RS6000/SP facility setup. Migration of various IT services to Open-Source technology. Internet bandwidth upgraded to 4Mbps.

7

2007

C-DAC's "GARUDA" connectivity through "ernet" over 100Mbps bandwidth link.

8

2009

Established 2 Teraflops High Performance Computing (HPC) Cluster facility.

9

2010

Establishment of National Knoledge Network for 1Gbps Internet link bandwidth.

10

2014

Server Virtualisation, Multi-campus wide wi-fi network (Tarang) services, Nextcloud based data sharing (Gagan), Virtual Private Network (VPN).

11

2015

Established 100TF Vikram-100 HPC, Developed mobile app "Sampark" for quick access of medical and users contact information.

12

2017

Upgradation of 5Gbps of point-to-point network bandwidth between the Main campus and Thaltej campus. Migration of existing website to Content Management System - Drupal

13

2018

Establishment of neas Disaster Recovery Site at Thaltej campus along with upgradation of Hardware infrastucture

14

2019

Establishment of Applicaiton Virtualisation infrastucture to facilitate Microsoft Windows based application to Linux and Mac OS users.

15

2021

Live streaming of PRL maojr events to internet on PRL's Youtube channel

16

2023

Upgradation of Vikram-100 100TF HPC facility to Param Vikram 1000TF. Computer Center renamed as Computer Networking and Information Technology (CNIT) division.