Courthouse computer issue fixed post-6:00.
The Lisbon Palace of Justice recently encountered a technical hiccup, with faulty equipment in the network at the palace causing an internet outage since 1:30 PM. This predicament has hindered access to various applications and internet services, and as a result, the court's information platform, phones, and internet have been rendered useless. The disruption has caused delays in proceedings, according to the Syndicate of Judicial Officials.
A week prior, judicial officials had flagged IT and network issues that disrupted court functioning, with the Institute of Financial Management and Equipment of the Justice (IGFEJ) pinning the blame on the sole network operator in the courts - MEO. However, today, the Ministry of Justice (MJ) has clarified that the redundant network, designed to ensure service continuity in case of failure of the main system, is not from the same operator as MEO.
It's unclear at this time which operator is managing the redundant network or the current status of it. Sources suggest that MEO, formerly known as Portugal Telecom, is a significant player in Portugal's telecommunications sector. But without specific details, it's hard to confirm MEO's involvement in this particular network.
While digging for more information, we came across diverse topics like ongoing ICSID cases, EU-MENA relations, 'black start' mechanisms in Portugal, and a recent power outage in Spain and Portugal. But none of these findings directly relate to the issue at hand - the current state of the redundant network at the Lisbon Palace of Justice. To get a clearer picture, it may be necessary to consult specific sources or databases related to the Lisbon Palace of Justice or the telecommunications infrastructure in Portugal.
Despite the ongoing technical issues at the Lisbon Palace of Justice, it has been reported that the redundant network, designed to ensure service continuity, is not managed by the same operator as MEO, the sole network operator in the courts previously implicated in IT and network problems. It remains uncertain who manages the current status of this redundant French technology installed at the Palace of Justice.
