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ITS

Information and Technology Services

Who We Are

Information and Technology Services Division (ITS) manages the computer facilities infrastructure, communication networks, data distribution systems and associated peripherals used by the Laboratory (GSL) to support the visionary research that ensures the continued efficient development of meaningful scientific and technical products.

ITS designs, develops and maintains the GSL Central Computer Facility which acquires, processes, and stores a large variety of meteorological data in real time.

ITS aligns with the GSL Strategic Plan Goal 1

Invest in people, partnerships, and organizational performance.

ITS Branches

Cloud Integration
Cloud Integration

Manages a comprehensive research and development Cloud environment.

Data Services Group
Data Services Group

Design, develop and maintain a data acquisition, storage and distribution system for a wide array of internal and external customers.

Facility Infrastructure
Facility Infrastructure

Manages 6,800 square feet of raised floor data center space encompassing three multi-tenant data centers.

HPC Infrastructure
HPC Infrastructure

Provide a balanced High Performance Computing technology to achieve NOAA science objectives.

IT Security
IT Security

Provide a secure and compliant computing environment which continuously monitors vulnerabilities, configuration and risk management activities

Network Management
Network Management

Provide network solutions to ensure scalability, resiliency and high-speed performance while leveraging emerging technologies to achieve service quality objectives.

System Administration
System Administration

Provide storage and backup capabilities for multiple platforms across numerous Laboratories and customers.

Systems Support
Systems Support

Monitor facilities, networks and applications across converging information and communications technologies.

Our Mission

Lead research and directed development through the transition of environmental data, models, products, tools, and services to support commerce, protect life and property, and promote a scientifically literate public.

Research Areas

Organizational Excellence, Earth System Prediction, Advanced Technologies, and Decision Support are the foundation to achieving the GSL Grand Challenge: Deliver actionable global storm-scale prediction and environmental information through advanced technologies to serve society.

Global Systems Laboratory