The small society of Longyearbyen, capital of Spitsbergen represents a great challenge concerning the implementation of communication lines (Internet and other) and security.

Some time ago people inhabited this vast and cold part of the world digging for coal in rough and unfriendly environments. As time passed by the little coal village transformed into a modern city with educational, sport and leisure facilities. Longyearbyen hospital is a vital and important contribution to the welfare of this arctic society.

There are several challenges connected with the establishment of information technology in this deserted part of the world. ADSL connection was first established in 2004 through a fibre optical cable between Spitsbergen and the mainland (Norway).

After having faced all the challenges of establishing a modern information security society comes the challenge of creating a safe and secure infrastructure. Computer viruses and other threats to Internet security are as much a threat here as it is in any other part of the world.
One of the organisations that is most vulnerable to cyber attacks or malicious code is the hospital. They depend a on safe and secure Internet connection and security has high priority.

That is why they chose Norman to protect their information systems. The hospital of Longyearbyen has installed Norman Virus Control on all systems and computers and has not experienced any problems with viruses or other malware.

IT manager Ottar Svendsen at the hospital is satisfied with the solution:

“We are satisfied with our solution from Norman. I have been working here for two years and there has never been a problem with viruses or any other forms of malware in our system. I use Norman antivirus both at home and here at the hospital"