Stratum 1
Stratum 1 devices receive time directly from the Reference Clock
Brand partner
Wavify TimeNX
Enterprise time server for precise, stable, and trusted timekeeping across network, log, and SIEM systems.
Overview
About this brand partner
Wavify TimeNX is an enterprise-grade Time Server solution built for organizations that demand accurate, stable, and trusted timekeeping. Supporting both NTP (Network Time Protocol) and PTP (Precision Time Protocol), it features an intuitive web-based management interface and is ideal for data centers, financial institutions, manufacturing environments, and any infrastructure that requires high-quality time references.
Solution value
Why Is Stratum Level Important?
Stratum is the level used to indicate how far a time source is from the Reference Clock. The lower the number, the closer and more trustworthy the source. In general, Stratum 0 refers to the most accurate time reference sources such as Atomic Clocks, GPS/GNSS, and other reference devices. A Wavify TimeNX Appliance paired with a GPS/GNSS Receiver Module enables organizations to deploy a Stratum 1 NTP Server on-premises. It acts as a trusted time source for devices across the network, including clients, servers, network equipment, log servers, and applications, ensuring time remains accurate and consistent across the organization. It can be installed at different locations with direct satellite time reception and supports concurrent NTP loads ranging from 1,000 to 12,000 requests per second.
Stratum 2
Stratum 2 receives time from Stratum 1 and redistributes it
Stratum Levels
The higher the Stratum level, the lower the time trust level
Accurate Timekeeping
Choosing a Stratum 1 Time Server helps organizations achieve more accurate and reliable timekeeping
Solutions and products
Time Server: The Backbone of Digital-Era Infrastructure
In today’s real-time digital landscape, precise time has become a critical foundation for nearly every IT system. Whether sending email, recording footage from surveillance cameras, or processing financial transactions — all systems must rely on precise and consistent time.
Without a reliable Time Server, organizations may face serious issues such as:
- Inaccurate timestamps across systems
- Inconsistent data between platforms
- Inability to audit or trace past transactions
- Security vulnerabilities due to time drift
Having a Time Server that synchronizes all devices across the network helps minimize errors, ensures seamless system coordination, and enhances overall data integrity and operational efficiency.
Strengthening Cybersecurity with Accurate Time References
Time Servers also play a crucial role in cybersecurity. Many security mechanisms — including:
- Authentication
- Encryption
- Access control management
all rely on accurate time to function properly. A drift of just a few seconds can result in access denials or open the door to attacks such as NTP spoofing.
Compliance with Security and Regulatory Standards
Time Servers are essential for maintaining accurate system logs as required by global standards such as ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and data protection laws like PDPA and GDPR, all of which require verifiable and legally reliable timestamps.
Unifying Every System with a Single Time Source
In organizations running multiple systems — from ERP and accounting to CCTV, manufacturing controls, and IoT — a shared and synchronized time base is critical. Deploying an on-premise Stratum-1 Time Server that receives GPS signals directly ensures independence from unstable or potentially compromised public time sources.
A One-Time Investment for Long-Term Reliability
Time Servers are more than just technical tools — they’re the foundation of a trustworthy, resilient digital infrastructure. Investing in an accurate, stable, and secure timekeeping solution is a strategic decision that ensures long-term operational continuity and credibility.
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