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 […]
NORDUnet signs MoU with partners in Pan-Arctic subsea cable collaboration
European Parties to collaborate in Pan-Arctic Cable System for improved resilience and connectivity. Digital infrastructure and services are essential elements for the future competitiveness of world economies and digital societies. Developing and deploying a strategic submarine cable infrastructure with enhanced resilience, security and route diversity is a key element in achieving this. Cinia Oy, NORDUnet […]
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 […]
NORDUnet Community Workshop 2025
9–11 September 2025, Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers, Copenhagen After a busy and exciting 2024, it’s time to prepare for the next chapter: the NORDUnet Community Workshop 2025 (NCW2025)! NCW2025 is the premier gathering for the Nordic NREN communities—a space to exchange knowledge, spark collaboration, and build connections. Building on the success of NCW2023, we’re excited […]
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 […]
EU Grants Funding for Polar Connect Step 1
The next subproject of Polar Connect begins, bringing together five Nordic stakeholders to secure the future of global digital infrastructure. Polar Connect is an initiative to establish a sustainable and reliable fibre connection between Europe and Asia, along a new route via the Arctic Ocean. The European Commission is granting 4 million Euro in funding […]
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 […]
