You have special order items in your shopping cart, please note that item descriptions with “*” denotes a “Special Order Item” which cannot be returned for refund, nor cancelled once ordered.
Tuvalu Fisheries Department: Modernising Remote Infrastructure for Fisheries
Fisheries IT infrastructureScalable IT systemsPlug-and-play IT infrastructureMarine resource management
A word about the client...
The Tuvalu Fisheries Department, operating under the Ministry of Fisheries and Trade, plays a vital role in the sustainable management and development of Tuvalu’s marine resources, particularly tuna fisheries, which form the economic backbone of the country. With sovereignty over a vast Exclusive Economic Zone of approximately 900,000km², Tuvalu consists of nine low-lying atolls that are home to around 11,000 people. Tuvalu’s fisheries generate significant revenue through access agreements, licensing, and regional cooperation, contributing significantly to the national budget.
The journey began with the Tuvalu Fisheries Department, which was in the midst of an internal transformation, such as upgrading systems, facilities, and staff capacity to meet the demands of a statutory authority. The project required a complete, fully integrated infrastructure, supporting new operational demands from day one.
Operating across remote islands with limited connectivity and logistical constraints, the client needed a complete, end-to-end solution that could be deployed quickly, reliably, and with minimal local technical effort. Also, this deployment needed to support a significantly larger user base. It required not only hardware adjustments but also precise coordination across components to ensure scalability and performance.
Having already completed successful deployments in Kiribati and Fiji through their work with the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), DiGiCOR drew on this regional experience to anticipate Tuvalu’s evolving infrastructure needs, particularly around compute and storage scalability, even though the client did not specify a need for a future-proof solution. This understanding helped shape a tailored approach suited to Tuvalu’s unique environment.
Implementation
As part of Tuvalu Fisheries Department’s objective to strengthen its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure and ensure reliable internet and domain services, DiGiCOR delivered a fully customised solution designed to meet both performance and budget requirements. Remaining vendor-agnostic, the final solution, featuring a virtual machine (VM) setup for file shares and Active Directory as core office IT components, provides a strong digital foundation needed to support the Tuvalu Fisheries Authority’s ICT objectives and operational needs.
DiGiCOR delivered a fully integrated rack system for Hyper-V arrangement, encompassing 4 end to end services:
Hardware Supply
Implementation
Deployment
Ongoing Support
The hardware and software were carefully configured to match the client’s previous setup while being scaled to support more users. Adjustments were made to accommodate growing demands, including additional components and updated specifications.
To streamline deployment, DiGiCOR supplied a pre-assembled and pre-tested system, along with a detailed documentation pack that included a component manual, configuration details (IP addresses, usernames, and passwords), interconnection guides, and a complete network diagram. Therefore, the client’s in-house engineers could just deploy the solution immediately upon delivery.
Key to this project was DiGiCOR’s ability to deliver a complete plug-and-play solution with our -
Pre-sales consultation and scope design
Full in-house hardware assembly and software configuration
System-level testing before shipment
Detailed documentation for instant deployment
Outcomes
A transformative step in modernising fisheries operations
Through this upgrade, Tuvalu Fisheries Department now operates a complete, scalable infrastructure that supports over 100 users across multiple islands, enabling real-time communication, streamlined operations, and improved fisheries monitoring and compliance. This transformation strengthens their ability to manage Tuvalu’s marine resources effectively while supporting its expanded mandate as a statutory authority.
Faster setup with minimal local effort
Thanks to pre-configured systems, the deployment reduced setup time greatly,compared to traditional rollouts. Local staff required little to no technical input during installation.
Stronger system reliability in low-connectivity conditions
The infrastructure performs consistently despite Tuvalu’s connectivity and logistical challenges, offering dependable access to critical systems even in remote island locations.
Better data collection and faster decision-making
The department reported noticeable improvements in data reporting efficiency and response time, enabling quicker decisions and tighter coordination with regional partners.
A model for digital transformation in the public sector
The success of the project boosted internal confidence in technology-driven solutions and set a benchmark for similar initiatives across Tuvalu’s public service.
DiGiCOR Hyper-V Rack Turnkey Solution
Conclusion: Third Successful Deployment Strengthens Client Trust in DiGiCOR Solutions
This third successful deployment for the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency marked a pivotal moment in Tuvalu’s digital infrastructure journey. DiGiCOR delivered a robust, scalable solution that strengthened Tuvalu Fisheries Department’s operational backbone, enabling a smooth transition to the Tuvalu Fisheries Authority while ensuring the organisation could meet both current needs and future growth.
By overcoming logistical constraints and anticipating future growth, the project delivered immediate functional benefits and long-term value, accelerating Tuvalu’s path toward digital readiness.
Supporting Virtualisation with Hyper-V
Many remote organisations and small government departments face significant challenges in setting up robust IT infrastructure, but they benefit greatly from virtualisation when presented as a turnkey solution. DiGiCOR has deep experience designing and deploying Hyper-V infrastructures tailored for government, remote regions, and small-to-medium-sized enterprises.
Hyper-V is Microsoft’s virtualisation platform built into Windows Server. It allows organisations to run multiple operating systems as virtual machines on a single physical server. This not only improves hardware efficiency but also supports secure, flexible deployment of services.
With Hyper-V, clients gain high availability, disaster recovery options, and dynamic resource management, all of which are valuable in regions with limited IT infrastructure. DiGiCOR leverages Hyper-V to deliver pre-configured environments that are cost-effective, scalable, and ready to deploy straight out of the box.
