DGS / CDPH Fiber Optic Upgrade

Project Overview

CalData Communications was engaged to support the California Department of General Services (DGS) and Department of Public Health (CDPH) with fiber optic upgrades to improve communications and data transmission.

Scope of Work

Our responsibilities included the design and implementation of high-capacity fiber infrastructure to improve communications and data transmission across multiple state facilities.

Key Features

• Statewide Coverage: Multiple site implementations across California
• High-Capacity Design: Future-proof bandwidth capabilities
• Inter-Agency Connectivity: Seamless communication between departments
• Security Compliance: Meeting public sector security standards
• Live Environment Work: Zero-disruption implementation

Infrastructure Components

• Fiber Backbone: High-capacity single-mode and multi-mode fiber
• Network Architecture: Redundant pathway design for reliability
• Security Features: Encrypted transmission capabilities
• Scalability: Infrastructure supporting future growth
• Disaster Recovery: Backup pathways and failover capabilities

Implementation Challenges

Successfully managed:

• Live operational environments
• Stringent security requirements
• Multi-site coordination
• Public sector compliance standards
• Critical government operations continuity

Public Sector Compliance

• Security Standards: Full compliance with state IT security requirements
• Documentation: Comprehensive as-built documentation
• Testing: Rigorous certification and validation
• Access Control: Secure facility access protocols
• Data Protection: Infrastructure supporting encrypted communications

Phased Deployment

1. Site Assessment: Evaluated existing infrastructure at each location
2. Design Phase: Custom solutions for each facility’s needs
3. Security Review: Compliance validation with state standards
4. Implementation: Coordinated multi-site deployment
5. Testing & Validation: Comprehensive performance verification

Quality Assurance

• End-to-end testing of all fiber links
• Performance validation against specifications
• Security audit compliance
• Documentation and training delivery
• Ongoing maintenance planning

Results

Work was executed in live operational environments, adhering to stringent public-sector security and reliability standards. The upgraded infrastructure now provides robust, secure, high-speed connectivity supporting critical state government operations and public health initiatives with enhanced inter-agency collaboration capabilities.