Office Infrastructure

The ODC interior will be designed to provide each employee with a Workstation/PC, a telephone extension, adequate storage space. The other facilities will include, conference rooms, computer room, communications control room and a library.

Hardware and Software
Every engineer in Quoquam is equipped with a desktop workstation and software like MS-Office, MS-Windows etc. Any special hardware / software required in the operation of the ODC will have to be arranged for or paid for by the Partner. Such assets are imported duty free through Software Technology Park and Indian Customs. Regulations of the above two statutory authorities require Quoquam to maintain partner-material registers. Entries will be made in these registers while materials are brought in.

Once the ODC office infrastructure is set up, the Partner's hardware and software environment will be installed. Quoquam will take complete responsibility for the installation and management of the hardware and software resources.

Communication Link
To ensure maximum benefits from the Offsite development center, Quoquam suggests setting of high-speed links to the Partner's location. The bandwidth of the link could be decided based on the volume of the work. The bandwidth could be increased in an incremental fashion. Alternately for lower network traffic requirements, the connectivity can be through internet or ISDN Dial-up.

Security and Confidentiality
Quoquam covers the security aspect of the Partner's ODC under the following heads:

• Security of the Facilities
• Network Security
• Protection of Intellectual Property

Facilities Security
Access to the ODC can be limited to personnel associated with the ODC as is done for many of our partners. All Quoquam facilities are provided with security guards and electronic entry control systems, to restrict access to personnel with authorized identification badges.

Network Security
The network security can be achieved either through isolating the LAN segment or by implementing firewalls. The exact method is chosen in consultation with the Partner. In addition, Quoquam and the Partner need to arrive at the Network Access and Protection of Intellectual Property.

Quoquam has a well-articulated position on Intellectual Property Protection. All personnel working in Quoquam are expected to adhere to the Intellectual Property Protection Guidelines. In addition to the above, wherever required, Quoquam personnel working in an ODC will adhere to the security guidelines, if provided by the Partner. Information confidentiality is maintained by signing a Non-Disclosure agreement.