Networking Engineering
IP routing protocols, IPU/DPU data plane acceleration, packet optical transport, and SDN/NFV for carrier and enterprise networks.
Services
Networking
Cloud
Security
Industry
Engagement
Engineering Services for Network & Cloud Infrastructure
PalC delivers deep engineering services across five practice areas - networking engineering, cloud & platform engineering, security & analytics, industry-focused engineering, and structured engagement models. Each practice is staffed by engineers who build, integrate, and operate the systems they deliver.
Cloud & Platform Engineering
Private cloud, cloud-native applications, DevOps, CI/CD optimisation, and CDN & streaming platforms for complex systems.
Security, Visibility & Analytics
Identity & access management, security engineering, and network & data analytics for enterprise and regulated environments.
Industry-Focused Engineering
Specialised engineering for banking & financial services, telecom & edge networks, and enterprise digital platforms.
Engagement & Delivery Models
CPDaaS, PDaaS, PTaaS, and SaaS - four structured models to match how your organisation needs to work.
PalC's engineering services are not staff augmentation or generic consulting. Each practice area brings dedicated protocol, platform, and domain expertise built through years of delivery in networking, cloud, security, and industry-specific environments. Whether you need deep protocol implementation, cloud infrastructure engineering, or independent testing and validation - PalC teams deliver with clear scope, structured governance, and full knowledge transfer.
Networking Engineering
Deep protocol & network platform engineering
Hands-on engineering across the full networking stack - from RFC-level protocol implementation to production-grade NOS integration, multi-vendor interoperability, and network platform operations.
IP Networking
BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, Segment Routing, IPv6 - protocol implementation, multi-vendor integration, and production troubleshooting.
IPU & DPU Services
P4 pipeline programming, DPDK data plane, NF offloading, and bare-metal provisioning on Intel IPU and Marvell OCTEON platforms.
Packet Optical Networks
Goldstone NOS, OpenTAI, G-MPLS RSVP-TE, NETCONF/YANG management, and multi-vendor optical interoperability.
SDN & NFV
SDN controllers, NFV platforms, SD-WAN overlays, and network automation for carrier and enterprise environments.
Services in this category
- IP Networking - routing, switching, and multi-vendor integration
- IPU & DPU - data plane acceleration and offloading
- Packet Optical - transport NOS and optical interop
- SDN & NFV - programmable networking and virtualisation
Cloud & Platform Engineering
Cloud-native platforms, DevOps, CI/CD & content delivery
Engineering cloud infrastructure, platform toolchains, and delivery systems - from Kubernetes-centric architectures and GitOps operations to build-time optimisation and high-performance CDN & streaming platforms.
Private & Hybrid Cloud
Kubernetes, Cilium CNI, VPP data planes, and GitOps-driven lifecycle operations for sovereign and enterprise cloud environments.
Cloud-Native Applications
Platform-aware microservices, REST APIs, multi-tenant control planes, and lifecycle-safe application engineering.
DevOps & Platform Engineering
CI/CD pipelines, GitOps delivery, Kubernetes operators, IaC, and SRE practices for complex distributed systems.
CI/CD & CDN Platforms
Build-time optimisation for NOS and platform software, plus CDN and real-time streaming platforms for scale.
Services in this category
- Private & Hybrid Cloud - Kubernetes, Cilium, VPP, GitOps
- Cloud-Native Applications - microservices and APIs
- DevOps & Platform Engineering - CI/CD, operators, SRE
- CI/CD & Build Optimisation - complex build systems
- CDN & Streaming - content delivery at scale
Security, Visibility & Analytics
Security engineering, identity, and network analytics
Security and analytics as deeply integrated platform capabilities - from zero trust IAM and CIS hardening to flow-based network analytics and SIEM integration.
Identity & Access Management
Zero trust architecture, passwordless MFA, PAM, SSO federation, and OPA-based authorisation for regulated environments.
Security Engineering
Threat modelling, CIS hardening, container security, SAST/DAST, Falco runtime detection, and SIEM integration.
Network & Data Analytics
Flow-based analytics, traffic visibility, telemetry pipelines, anomaly detection, and custom analytics dashboards.
Compliance & Governance
ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR compliance automation, continuous monitoring, and audit-ready reporting.
Services in this category
- IAM - zero trust identity architecture and deployment
- Security Engineering - hardening and security tooling
- Network Analytics - flow analytics and data pipelines
Industry-Focused Engineering
Specialised engineering for industry-specific requirements
Deep domain expertise combined with networking and platform engineering capabilities - purpose-built for regulated, high-availability, and mission-critical industry environments.
Banking & Financial Services
Low-latency trading infrastructure, payment networks, compliance platforms, and financial data processing for regulated institutions.
Telecom & Edge Networks
5G core, RAN integration, MEC platforms, carrier-grade NFV, and service assurance for network operators.
Enterprise Digital Platforms
Campus networking, SD-WAN, unified communications, IoT connectivity, and digital platform modernisation.
Regulatory Compliance
PCI-DSS, SOX, RBI, MAS, 3GPP, and ETSI compliance engineering embedded in infrastructure delivery.
Services in this category
- BFSI - banking, financial services, and insurance
- Telecom & Edge - 5G, MEC, and carrier infrastructure
- Enterprise - campus, SD-WAN, UC, and IoT
Engagement & Delivery Models
Four structured ways to engage with PalC engineering
Purpose-built engagement models for the realities of network product development - from dedicated product teams and protocol engineering to independent testing and structured support.
CPDaaS
Customized Product Development as a Service - dedicated engineering teams building custom networking products end-to-end.
PDaaS
Protocol Development as a Service - expert protocol engineering for routing, switching, transport, and control-plane protocols.
PTaaS
Protocol Testing & Validation as a Service - independent conformance, interoperability, and scale testing.
SaaS
Support as a Service - structured 24/7 expert support with tiered SLAs, TAC access, bug triage, and patch management.
Engagement models
- CPDaaS - full product development with IP handover
- PDaaS - protocol implementation and porting
- PTaaS - independent testing and certification
- SaaS - ongoing support and maintenance
Service Categories at a Glance
A quick reference across PalC engineering services to help identify the right practice area.
| Networking | Cloud & Platform | Security | Industry | Engagement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | Protocols & platforms | Cloud infrastructure | Security & analytics | Domain expertise | Delivery structure |
| Key Areas | BGP, DPU, optical, SDN | K8s, DevOps, CI/CD, CDN | IAM, hardening, analytics | BFSI, telecom, enterprise | CPDaaS, PDaaS, PTaaS, SaaS |
| Typical Need | Protocol or NOS work | Platform engineering | Security posture | Industry compliance | Team or model selection |
| Services | 4 services | 5 services | 3 services | 3 services | 4 models |
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