Arctic connections are on the Asia-Pacific agenda
NORDUnet is invited to present the progress in establishing submarine cables through the Arctic Ocean as Asia-Pacific research and education networks convene in Japan. The shortest route from Asia to Europe runs close to the North Pole. On top of this indisputable fact come new arguments in support of establishing submarine cables connecting the two […]
Renewed evolution of the European R&E network
Experiments involving sensing in cables, time & frequency distribution, and extended use of federated access are some of the novelties as the European research and education network (GÉANT) begins a new phase. Sensors able to monitor the surroundings of optic cables, and nano-second management of time & frequency distribution are two powerful tools. Both can […]
Highlights from PTC25
The Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) serves as a hub for experts, businesses, and organizations involved in global telecommunications and technology. PTC’s annual conference, held in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, gathers leaders to discuss the latest advancements in undersea cable networks, regional connectivity, and the future of global communications infrastructure. As part of this year’s event, NORDUnet, in collaboration with […]
NORDUnet Partners in Building EuroHPC Federation Platform
NORDUnet is proud to be part of the CSC-led consortium awarded the contract to deliver and operate the EuroHPC Federation Platform (EFP). This initiative, commissioned by the European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU), will integrate Europe’s supercomputing, quantum computing, and data resources into a unified, scalable, and secure environment. Enhancing Federated Infrastructure Across Europe […]
e-AGE 2024: A Milestone for Regional Collaboration and Research Infrastructure
The e-AGE 2024 conference, the annual gathering of the Arab States Research and Education Network (ASREN), has kicked off in Tunis, Tunisia. The event brings together academic and policy leaders from North Africa, the Arab region, and the European Union to explore the critical role of advanced infrastructure for research and education. The conference was […]
SIG-AI Meeting Showcases AI Potential for NRENs
Today the inaugural meeting of the Special Interest Group on Artificial Intelligence for NRENs (SIG-AI) was held in Poznań, Poland, hosten by Polish NREN PSNC. SIG-AI has been created to allow European Research and Education Networks (NRENs) to come together and share experience and emerging best practices in the application of AI tools in NREN […]
Stronger digital ties across the Atlantic
Dutch, Nordic, and Canadian research and education networks upgrade their trans-Atlantic link to 400 Gigabits per second (Gbps) as part of the Advanced North Atlantic (ANA) consortium. The research and education network organizations of the Netherlands, the Nordic countries and Canada have signed an agreement to upgrade the existing connection between Amsterdam and Montréal from […]
How Does Trust Drive Global Research Collaboration?
Earlier today, Licia Florio, Senior Strategy and Policy Officer at NORDUnet, delivered an ispiring keynote at the 18th CHPC National Conference, in Gqeberha, South Africa. The audience gained valuable insights from her talk, titled Building Global Federated Infrastructure in the R&E Community. The theme of this year’s conference, Cyberinfrastructure Collaboration: Towards Accelerated Impact, emphasizes the importance […]
Thank you, Erik Huizer!
For the past seven years, Erik Huizer has served as CEO of the GÉANT Association, steering the organization through a transformative period. He joined GÉANT at a time when the European collaboration of National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) faced significant challenges. With a focus on trust-building and fostering a shared sense of purpose, Erik […]
Joint Statement on Strengthening European Digital Gateways with Polar Connect
Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and NORDUnet today released a joint statement, stressing the importance of of the European Digital Gateways and their commitment to support the Polar Connect initiative aiming at safeguarding European digital sovereignty. The partners have signed a memorandum of understanding, agreeing to collaborate to achieve secure and resilient connectivity across […]
