Learning Management Systems - LMS - Meridian
Application Hosting
Customers can deploy Meridian Global LMS either behind a client or as an ASP solution in Meridian's secure LMS hosting center. We provide the hardware, software, maintenance, bandwidth, backups and all services related to the hosting of your LMS with a 99.5% uptime and available service level agreement.
Meridian provides hosting capabilities through the use of two separate hosting facilities. The hosting sites are geographically dispersed, using two different Internet Service Providers (ISPs). This approach mitigates risk in the event of an operating site shutdown or site failure.
The hosting environment is located in a dedicated, secure space ensuring 100% power availability and 100% network connectivity. Our co-location offers a reliable infrastructure, fast connectivity and 24x7 network monitoring. We selected our co-location partner to take advantage of the industry's most advanced power, security, network and fire suppression technologies. This data center is built to ensure continuous operations - even in the event of catastrophes.
The co-location data center is connected directly to a global all-optical IP architecture over a dedicated fiber optic network that reaches across the globe. With a commitment to providing uninterrupted service to its customers, our hosting service provider’s data center will withstand natural disasters, security breaches (physical and cyber), power outages, and networking and computing failures. Such measures include mechanical systems with multiple levels of redundancy; a cooling system that ensures climate does not affect computing power; an advanced Continuous Power Supply (CPS) system that protects against degraded commercial power and interruptions; a Very Early Smoke Detection Alarm (VESDA) that constantly samples the air for dangerous particles; round-the-clock surveillance.
The Continuity of Operations facility is located in our Network Operations Center (NOC) within our secure office environment. The NOC remains secure 24/7/365, with controlled access using an integrated card entry system. The NOC maintains a separate environmental controls system with co-located support personnel. The office area outside of the secure NOC also uses controlled access through the use of a card reader system and a traffic management point. During non-office hours, the physical security is enhanced with a comprehensive motion sensor, fire, and emergency management system. This system includes 24/7/365 monitoring with real-time integration with local law enforcement.
Meridian supports a number of classified organizations and has a wealth of experience with highly secure LMS implementations. This includes work with classified intelligence organizations, major pharmaceutical clients, as well as the Department of Defense (DoD). Our hosting facilities have completed Department of Defense Information Security inspections and associated audits, which include both physical and virtual audits.