Time server

Time server

What is a Transparent Clock in PTP, and what is it used for?

The PTP protocol (Precision Time Protocol) is designed for critical applications, offering more precise time synchronisation than other protocols. 
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Time synchronisation in data centres: issues, challenges and solutions

Not a week goes by without hearing someone talk about data centres. Even the general public now knows that data centres are the foundations of the...

How to optimise the operation and safety in an industrial site?

Within a production line, the different workstations are increasingly being automated to enhance the profitability and productivity of a company...

Comparative analysis of oscillators: MEMS vs TCXO vs OCXO vs RUBIDIUM

Oscillators are essential components for time synchronisation mechanisms. Indeed, they mark the passage of time and ensure the quality of clocks in a...

The main principles of network time synchronisation

Nowadays, it is rare to find an application involving a single machine. Most of the tasks carried out involve communication between several equipment...

Time distribution in the energy sector

Time synchronisation is of paramount importance for industrial applications of many sectors. The energy sector is no exception. Using an accurate and...

Implementing a time server for video surveillance purposes

In security, video surveillance is paramount for protecting goods and people. However, it is essential that all video recordings are timestamped in an...

Redundancy in the NTP protocol

Breakdowns and malfunctions are inevitable for both networks and equipment. This also applies to time synchronisation mechanisms on which rely several...

Cybersecurity: towards the strengthening of security obligations for companies

A new cybersecurity directive (NIS 2) will come into effect as of 2025. This directive will apply throughout Europe and aims to tighten obligations...