Infrastructure Review: A Summary of Key Insights from Various Teams
0:00:18 Introduction: Nik organizes the annual infrastructure review, focusing on power, water, RF, and other critical aspects of the congress.
0:01:04 Revenue Growth Management: Kira Zet, head of revenue growth management, introduces the company's innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions, including power, communications, access control, and water.
0:01:41 Business Units: The company is divided into four units: C3 Power (power supply and metering), C3 Rock (communications), C3 Technique (case and access control systems), and C3 Vasa (drinking water supply and waste water disposal).
0:02:17 Scope of Duties: The company provides reliable power supply for homes, businesses, and industry events, including build-up service, energy grid expansion, and emergency management.
0:02:54 Key Performance Indicators: An ingenious senior data analyst presents hardware statistics, including over 200 flight gates and nearly 25 km of cable.
0:04:14 C3Nav Integration: Team members worked with C3Nav to provide a power layer integration, allowing real-time monitoring of power distribution units.
0:04:38 Power Monitoring: Real-time power monitoring was implemented on 25 connected boxes, revealing over 6 megawatt-hours of energy usage, equivalent to 5 Bitcoin transactions.
0:06:24 DMR Roaming: The first-time use of DMR roaming improved radio communication service quality, especially in the basement, using LTE as a fallback during the build-up time.
0:08:14 Usage Statistics: The Arc channel accounted for 40% of the usage, followed by S, a significant user of radio communication during the event.
0:09:09 Equipment Issues: Some rental equipment had issues, including a broken connector and a possibly new pppoe adapter with three faces.
0:11:07 C3 Center's Role: The C3 Center aims to lead in energy supply, communication, security, and water management through sustainable technology and smart solutions.
0:11:45 Network Overview: Automation improvements allowed teams to request server patching via a form, streamlining the process and improving feedback.
0:13:25 IPv6 Challenges: Issues with IPv6 clients dropping out were resolved by configuring Juniper devices to set the router bit for specific IP addresses.
0:15:03 IPv6 Physics: Implementing IPv6 physics (V6-only preference) saved IP space, but users who experienced issues are encouraged to provide feedback.
0:15:15 NAT64: Running a NAT64 service for the first time at CCC events handled almost 200,000 sessions with minimal memory usage.
0:16:51 Wi-Fi Client Count: The team acknowledged ongoing challenges in accurately counting Wi-Fi clients, with peak usage observed at 9% of clients on 6 GHz.
0:18:12 Distributed Routing: Implementing distributed routing improved network resilience, allowing wired connectivity to function even with partial outages.
0:19:08 Juniper Interrupt Issue: A bug causing lights to blink without a connection was resolved by stacking Arista devices on top of Juniper devices.
0:20:26 Sponsors: Appreciation was expressed to sponsors for providing equipment, connectivity, and consulting services.
0:20:54 Outbound Traffic Peak: The corrected peak of outbound traffic was 30 Gb, with 300 Gb of external connectivity provided to the building.
0:22:51 Equipment Handling: The request was made to leave equipment on tables for proper collection and to avoid disconnection issues.
0:23:32 Communications Department: The acquisition of C3 Rock from C3 Störr increased competition, leading to consultation with CER Value for improved communication.
0:24:45 AI Technology: New AI technology was employed to address stagnating productivity and identify market gaps.
0:25:11 Antenna Issues: Issues with antennas not receiving IPs were resolved with the help of partners from the C3 NOC.
0:25:38 Hotline Success: The new hotline (6528) brought together 98 registered users, resulting in 41 couples.
0:26:49 Social Media Presence: The head of social media sought a good relationship with deep insights.
0:27:11 Help Desk Acquisition: The acquisition of GSM improved help desk services, with a reminder about the first and second-level help desk.
0:28:03 Packet Market Entry: Plans were announced to enter the packet market next year, exploring the possibility of fiber to the assembly and deploying DSL.
0:28:36 RFP Batches: Two batches (RFP Challenger and RFP Pro) were successfully completed, with phone calls made through every antenna.
0:29:44 Deck Headset Demand: A major demand for deck headsets was noted, presenting a market opportunity for the next year.
0:29:59 Statistics: 8,500 configured extensions, 4,200 configured decks, and a partnership with C R were highlighted.
0:30:45 Retro Networking (ISDN): An ISDN network was deployed using an S ring with 10 multiplexers, carrying E1 interfaces for V5 communication.
0:31:31 Multimode Fiber Challenges: The use of multimode fibers in the building posed challenges for equipment designed for single-mode.
0:31:42 Access Network: The network consisted of eight points of presence, with a capacity of 320 analog ports, 160 ISDN basic rate ports, and eight primary rate ports.
0:32:47 Telefax Service: Statistics showed eight fax machines, 10 polling services, 214 faxes polled, and 92 faxes sent to the fediverse gateway.
0:33:10 Dial-Up Infrastructure: 29 BBSs were reachable through the network, with 520 calls made to BBSs or PPP internet dial-up.
0:33:36 Logistics Team: The logistics team managed transportation, including a large goods vehicle with two trailers, covering 3,600 km and using 750 liters of diesel during the build-up.
0:35:49 Dishwashing Outsourcing: Dishwashing was outsourced to the message, with three trips per day involving 6,000 dishes.
0:36:38 Sofa and Beanbag Management: The team handled 82 sofas, 40 new beanbags, and 12 large pig bags, with some beanbags featuring hidden fairy dust.
0:37:08 Equipment Handling: Emphasis was placed on careful handling of equipment, with no damages reported.
0:37:47 Help Desk Lock Requests: Almost 2,000 lock requests were handled, with a decoy button for those who couldn't resist pressing it.
0:38:33 Freight Elevator Issues: The freight elevator experienced issues, requiring 16 technician calls during the first week of the build-up.
0:39:09 Tear Down Assistance: Volunteers were encouraged to assist with tear down after the closing and after New Year's.
0:40:03 Video Operation Center: The team reported on logistics, including phone calls, longest waiting time for the help desk, and media statistics.
0:40:54 Audio Network Challenges: Issues with the audio network, including a lack of master clock and broken SDI audio embedders, were addressed during the event.
0:44:27 Post-Processing: Audio and video post-processing faced a backlog due to audio issues and a defective drive.
0:45:12 Lost and Found: A backplate was found on day zero, and audio samples were lost on days one and two.
0:46:47 Angel Appreciation: Thanks were given to Dylan and Rafael, as well as all the angels who contributed to the event's success.
0:47:12 Infrastructure Review: Over 5,000 active accounts were reached in the angel system, with 3,500 angels helping with at least one shift, totaling 4.05 years of planned work.
0:48:24 Translation Services: 100% of talks on the five main stages were translated into German and English, with 75 interpreters involved.
0:49:14 Additional Languages: Translations were also provided in French, Polish, and Brazilian Portuguese, with an invitation for speakers of other languages to contact the team.
0:50:29 Synchronous Audio: The new tool allowed for faster translation and offered synchronous audio for the audience in multiple languages.
0:52:40 Translation Booths: New translation translator consoles were introduced, developed in collaboration with JTpXMetal.
0:54:07 Medical and Security Services: 156 calls were made for assistance, mostly related to broken glass. The entrance hall was identified as a high-risk area.
0:55:41 Patient Statistics: 443 patients were seen, with an average stay of 35 minutes. Many visits were for minor issues like needing a Band-Aid.
0:57:12 Vash Cutson (New OC): Introduced as a new OC, responsible for washing ball pits and handling laundry for various teams.
0:58:52 G Organization (Schula Foret Clone): A clone of the German social network Schula Foret was built for the congress, with over 1,400 users and 4,000 friendships formed.
1:03:43 Heaven: Over 5,000 active accounts in the Angel system, with 4,700 arriving and 3,500 helping with at least one shift. The total planned work was 4.05 years.
1:06:58 Bread Rolls: 7,000 bread rolls were provided to volunteers.
1:07:34 Evacuation Helpers: Two events were held on day one to inform angels about evacuation procedures, with 800 open slots for participation.
1:08:58 Prioritization: The team had to prioritize and move people around during the night from day one to day two due to a shortage of angels.
1:10:07 Personal Note: The team acknowledged personal losses within their team and other teams, expressing condolences and emphasizing the importance of volunteers.
1:11:36 Chaos Mentors: Paired new members with experienced mentors, with over 25 mentors and 75 mentees participating.
1:12:35 Hub Team and Assembly Team: Managed assembly registration, technical management, and provided data to C3Nav. They also aggregated schedules and hosted badges on the website.
1:15:46 Android App: The Android app, which provides access to the congress program, was published in November and had over 4,000 installs on Google Play.
1:19:08 Chaos Post: Almost 50,000 postcards were used, with 6,383 sent to the default world and postcards written to 57 different countries.
1:21:52 Marriage Proposal: A marriage proposal was successfully sent, delivered, and accepted via the postal service.
1:22:17 Kid Space: Offered various activities for children, including a ball pit, workshop room, and badges. Over 700 ducks were distributed throughout the congress.
1:23:41 Ball Pit Sorting: The ball pit was sorted twice during the congress, and the balls were washed at 60 degrees.
1:24:17 Game Service: Hosted three arcade stations, Minecraft and M-Test servers, and collected data on noise levels.
1:25:54 Workshops and Lost and Found: Over 55 workshops were held, and 135 lost and found items were processed.
1:26:33 Angel Involvement: Over 100 angels were involved, with 40 angel shifts and a crew of 12. There were 10 SE missions in the kids' base, none of which were critical.