Name of Institution: KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad
Department: Department of Computer Applications (MCA)
Visit To: CtrlS Datacenter Ltd., Noida
Date of Visit: November 12, 2025
Number of Students: 72 (First Year MCA)
Faculty Coordinators: Dr. Amit Kumar (Coordinator-IIPC MCA), Dr. Shashank Bhardwaj, Ms. Vaishali Shishodia, Ms. Riya Rai.
Patronage: Dr. Sachin Malhotra, Dean-MCA

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1. Introduction

Pursuing the vision of providing industry-academia integration, the Department of Computer Applications (MCA) at KIET Group of Institutions organized an industrial visit to the state-of-the-art CtrlS Datacenter in Noida. The visit was conducted on November 12, 2025, for the first-year MCA students under the benevolent guidance of our Dean, Dr. Sachin Malhotra. The primary objective was to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation by exposing students to one of India's premier Tier-IV data centre facilities.

2. The Journey and Coordination

The visit commenced at 9:30 AM from the KIET campus. The group of 72 enthusiastic students and four faculty members arrived at CtrlS Datacenter, Noida, as per schedule.

The entire visit was meticulously coordinated by Dr. Amit Kumar, whose efforts ensured a seamless and educational experience. The team at CtrlS provided a warm welcome and a comprehensive, well-structured briefing.

3. Key Observations and Learnings

The tour of the CtrlS facility was an eye-opening experience, offering students invaluable insights into the backbone of the digital world.

• The Physical Manifestation of the Cloud: The most significant takeaway was seeing the abstract concept of "the cloud" materialize into a tangible, vast infrastructure of servers, storage arrays, and networking hardware. This demystified how global data is stored, processed, and retrieved.
• Tier-IV Infrastructure: Students witnessed firsthand the meaning of 99.995% uptime. They observed the redundant power systems—including multiple grid connections, massive UPS units, and backup generators—and the sophisticated cooling architecture designed to maintain an optimal operating environment for the servers.
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• Robust Security Paradigm: The multi-layered security, comprising biometric access, mantraps, 24/7 surveillance, and armed security personnel, underscored that data security is as much a physical necessity as a digital one.
• Network Operations Center (NOC): A visit to the NOC allowed students to see how network performance, server health, and security are monitored in real-time, highlighting the critical role of proactive management and incident response.
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: The engineers at CtrlS explained their comprehensive disaster recovery protocols, giving students a live example of how businesses ensure zero data loss and maintain uninterrupted services, a critical aspect of modern IT strategy.

4. Benefits and Future Outlook for MCA Students

This visit was profoundly beneficial in illuminating future career paths and strengthening academic understanding:

• Career Path Illumination: The visit opened students' eyes to high-demand, niche specializations beyond conventional software development, such as:
• Cloud Architecture & Engineering
• Infrastructure and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
• Network and Data Center Security
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning
• Enhanced Academic Relevance: Concepts studied in curricula—like Computer Networks, Database Management Systems, Cloud Computing, and Cyber Security—were seen in a practical, mission-critical context. This will help students approach their projects with a greater emphasis on non-functional requirements like scalability, reliability, and security.
• Professional Development: Interacting with the industry professionals at CtrlS provided students with a glimpse into corporate culture, the importance of communication, and the skill sets required to thrive in the IT infrastructure domain.

5. Conclusion

The industrial visit to CtrlS Datacenter was an unqualified success. It served as a cornerstone event for the first-year MCA students, providing them with a clear perspective on the infrastructure that powers the global digital economy. The knowledge gained will undoubtedly be instrumental in shaping their academic focus and future career choices.

The department extends its sincere gratitude to the management of CtrlS Datacenter for their hospitality and insightful arrangements. We also thank our Dean, Dr. Sachin Malhotra, for his unwavering support and our faculty coordinators for their diligent efforts in making this event a fruitful and memorable one.

The visit concluded, and the team returned to the KIET campus at 6:00 PM, enriched with knowledge and inspiration.

Submitted by,
Dr. Amit Kumar
Coordinator-IIPC, MCA
(On behalf of the Faculty Coordinators)

Endorsed by,
Dr. Sachin Malhotra
Dean, Department of Computer Applications
KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad