NoCs

NOCs is an acronym used for several organizations and facilities. The two most common meanings are Network Operations Center (NOC) and National Olympic Committee (NOC). In some regulatory contexts, NOC can also mean No Objection Certificate.

Network Operations Center is a centralized facility where IT professionals monitor and manage a network, data center, or large IT infrastructure. Its aim is to ensure availability, performance, and security. Key activities include monitoring devices and links, fault detection, incident response, change management, and capacity planning. NOCs employ monitoring tools, ticketing systems, and runbooks, with staff such as technicians, engineers, and shift leaders. Operations are usually 24/7 with redundancy and disaster recovery, and success is measured by uptime, mean time to repair, and adherence to service level agreements.

National Olympic Committee is a national body recognized by the International Olympic Committee to oversee a country's participation in the Olympic Games. Each nation has one NOC responsible for athlete selection, training support, and team submission for the Games. NOCs ensure IOC compliance, promote Olympism, and run development programs, while coordinating with national federations and anti-doping efforts. Governance and terminology vary by country; for example, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee is the U.S. NOC.

No Objection Certificate is a regulatory document indicating that a government or authority has no objection to a proposed action. NOCs are used in travel, business, construction, or finance approvals and requirements vary by country and context.