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In 2020, the Parish Union of Massamá and Monte Abraão chose DataRoad - IT Services and Consulting to install, reorganise and modernise its wired and wireless IT network across six public spaces: the two parish councils, the Loja Solidária community shop, the Senior Universities of Massamá and Monte Abraão and the Espaço Gama Pinto. The result is a uniform, certified network infrastructure with centrally managed business Wi-Fi, ready for public service and community projects.
Project overview
- Client Parish Union of Massamá and Monte Abraão.
- Sector Public sector.
- Year 2020.
- Scope Structured cabling, business wireless network, firewall and security, IT Unlimited support.
- Size 6 public spaces connected.
What each space needed
| Space | Work carried out |
|---|---|
| Massamá Parish Council | Updated wired network, optimised connectivity and new, secure Wi-Fi. |
| Monte Abraão Parish Council | Reorganised cabling, network points activated and a corporate wireless system. |
| Loja Solidária | Stable connection to internal systems and social support applications. |
| Massamá Senior University | Wi-Fi with full coverage for digital classes and online resources. |
| Monte Abraão Senior University | Structured cabling and wireless network for educational and administrative activities. |
| Espaço Gama Pinto | Complete modernisation of the infrastructure for social and administrative initiatives. |
Physical layer: certified structured cabling
- Clean-up Removal of obsolete or degraded cabling.
- New cabling Structured and certified CAT6/CAT6A.
- Identification Professional labelling of every point.
- Racks Restructuring and organisation of patch panels.
- Certification Testing and validation of the entire infrastructure.
In practice, this means more stability, higher speed, less interference and a network ready for technological change.
Business Wi-Fi with centralised management
- Even coverage Complete Wi-Fi in every space.
- Separate networks For staff and for visitors.
- Security policies Defined access control.
- High-performance equipment Managed from a central point.
With this network, the Parish Union gained mobility, better public service, greater administrative efficiency and stability at every location.
A managed network after installation
DataRoad complements infrastructure projects with ongoing managed services: automatic and preventive alerting, availability reporting, regular maintenance, rapid interventions and remote and on-site support. 24/7 monitoring is available on the Premium 365 plan. For those providing public services to the community, a stable, secure and always-on network is not optional.
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Experience in public sector networks
DataRoad holds certifications from leading manufacturers, has a qualified technical team and a portfolio of installations for local authorities and public bodies, schools and universities, associations, foundations, social spaces and companies of every size. We thank the Parish Union of Massamá and Monte Abraão for its trust in our consultancy, network installation, technology modernisation and infrastructure management.
Frequently asked questions
How many spaces were covered?
Six: the Massamá and Monte Abraão Parish Councils, the Loja Solidária, the Massamá and Monte Abraão Senior Universities and the Espaço Gama Pinto.
Do staff and visitors share the same network?
No. The Wi-Fi has separate networks for staff and visitors, with security policies and access control.
Which category of cabling was installed?
Certified CAT6/CAT6A structured cabling, with every point identified, tested and validated.
Is the network centrally managed?
Yes. The wireless equipment is managed from a central point, which simplifies maintenance across the six spaces.
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About DataRoad
DataRoad is a premium MSP headquartered in Alfragide with support throughout Portugal. For 11 years it has managed infrastructure for public bodies, embassies, hotels, clinics and demanding companies, with 232 clients under contract and the Top 5% PME certification awarded by scoring.pt. In business networks it covers the full lifecycle: survey, design, certified cabling, switching, firewall and Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 with centralised management.
- Structured cabling and networks Design, installation and certification.
- Business Wi-Fi Coverage studies, isolated guest network and centralised management.
- Managed firewalls Perimeter and secure remote access.
- IT Unlimited Managed services for a fixed fee.
- Business helpdesk Tickets and immediate responses.
- IT for the public sector Eight public bodies and public procurement rules.
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