GPS Network Time Server

GPS is the most effective method of retrieving UTC time (Coordinated Universal Time) anywhere on the globe. Using the GPS satellite network and able to synchronize hundreds and thousands of separate devices a Galleon GPS network time server is a crucial part of securing and synchronizing a network.

GPS has several advantages over other methods of receiving UTC time. GPS is available everywhere on the planet as long as the GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky it is also highly secure as a GPS network time server operates external to the network and the firewall. The UTC time signal from the GPS satellite can be completely authenticated by NTP (Network Time Protocol) to ensure the quality safety and reliability of the signal.

A GPS network time servers are stratum 1 devices, meaning they receive the time direct from an atomic clock (onboard the GPS satellite) as opposed to most internet time sources which are stratum 2 devices. These also cannot be authenticated and operate through the network firewall - causing potential security vulnerabilities.

GPS network time servers are also incredibly accurate. Using NTP to distribute the time code, a network of hundreds and thousands of machines, can realistically be synchronized to within a few milliseconds of the exact time - ensuring the security and confidence of your network.