FCCN, Technology for Knowledge
We ensure technology and means for research, for science and for the development of new knowledge, serving a community of students, teachers and researchers.
Discover what we have for you.
What you can do with the services FCCN
Create, share, publish, consult, access, remember, communicate...
These are verbs that we easily associate with the services provided by the Unit FCCN, on the RCTS Network, to the scientific and academic community.
Remote collaboration
Recording, editing and publishing of classes and events
Online Knowledge Library
Online education and training platform
Secure sharing of large files
Connect to the Internet for Academic and Scientific Community everywhere.
OCRE 2024. New European Framework Agreement for Cloud Services
In 2024, the international tender for the next Pan-European Framework Agreement for cloud services - OCRE 2024 - will begin. The expression of interest period is open until December 19. On December 20, 2023, the Final List of Entities Adhering to OCRE 2024 will be published.
Read moreWhat is the RCTS Network?
The Science, Technology and Society Network (RCTS) is the digital Connectivity and Computing infrastructure, directed to the research and education community.
With it we ensure Communication, Collaboration and the development of new scientific knowledge.
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VoIP in Wireshark - where's the problem?
Wireshark is an open source tool that allows you to capture and analyze network traffic in real time. It is an important resource for optimizing networks, including VoIP networks.
My first experience at BlackHat
Understanding how important it is to be up-to-date on the latest techniques and methods used by attack teams and threat actors, I was able to attend the BlackHat USA 2023 conference for the first time.
High-speed Internet to accelerate knowledge
Networks play a fundamental role in science and academia. They connect teaching and research institutions and provide digital services to help researchers and students.
SIP TRUNK - The telephone channel over IP
In the RCTS VoIP network, the term SIP Trunk is often used to refer to the interconnection of our VoIP equipment with operators.
Malware attack by e-mail. What it is and how to protect yourself.
It is crucial to know the threats that can attack your organization and how to mitigate them. One such threat is malware, which often infiltrates organizations through apparently harmless emails.
File404 more powerful!
The new version of Arquivo.pt, called "Helios", was launched on November 13th and includes developments in Arquivo404 and CitationSaver.
Online collaboration available to the academic and research community
Online collaboration has become widespread in recent years, largely due to major technological advances and, in particular, easier access to the internet.
Studio FCCN: a professional-quality space for recording podcasts
In 2022, Estúdio FCCN was refurbished and a voice-over booth was integrated, which has already been used to record several podcasts. João Santos tells us all about this type of work.
The importance of online collaboration in higher education
Online collaboration is essential for students, teachers and researchers to obtain and disseminate more knowledge.
Students explore the world of technology at Open Week FCCN
From October 23 to 26, more than 150 secondary and vocational school students will attend the Open Week FCCN.
Vila Real hosts 3rd RNCA meeting in November - Registration now open!
The largest annual event of the National Advanced Computing Network will be held on November 7 and 8 at the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto-Douro, in Vila Real.
Research Data Management Forum
The 10th GDI Forum, which takes place in person at the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, will follow the model of previous editions, with a program that will extend over two days.