NRENs: what are they and how important are they?
19.07.2024
Find out all about NRENs - National Research and Education Networks - which work to put technology at the service of knowledge.
Coimbra City Council and FCT sign protocol to expand and share fiber optic network in the city
21.06.2024
The document aims to strengthen the relationship between the two institutions and ensure the increased resilience of the two entities' fiber optic networks in Coimbra.
The experience of Ricardo Veiga, the Portuguese student who took part in the world's largest networking conference
18.06.2024
As part of the Lightning Talks challenge promoted by GÉANT, Ricardo Veiga presented his research work at TNC24.
Connectivity at FCCN. Connecting people to knowledge
22.01.2024
One of the FCT's main missions, through the FCCN unit, is to ensure that the academic and scientific community stays connected by providing a fast and efficient Internet connection. Find out which services enable this connectivity objective to be met.
FCCN and RedIRIS strengthen Iberian connectivity with 100Gbps direct link
17.01.2024
Connectivity to and from RedIRIS - the Spanish counterpart of FCCN, a unit of the Foundation for Science and Technology - has increased from 20Gbps to 100Gbps.
FCT joins quantum technology-based communications infrastructure project
15.11.2023
FCCN has teamed up with IPTelecom and Warpcom as part of the Portuguese Quantum Communications Infrastructure (PTQCI) project to implement a state-of-the-art communications infrastructure in Lisbon.
eduroam. 21 years at the students' side
29.09.2023
eduroam reaches more than 100 countries, fulfilling its initial objective of 21 years ago: "to provide the academic community with a mobility service", guaranteeing internet access to higher education and research institutions.
Unit FCCN launches digital service catalog
21.04.2023
FCCN launches a digital catalog of services, dedicated to the solutions it provides for the academic community. An up-to-date digital portfolio that is easy to consult.
Registration for the Jornadas FCCN 2023 is now open
20.04.2023
The 14th edition of the Jornadas FCCN will take place at the Naval School - Alfeite Base in Almada, between June 27 and 29, 2023. Registration is now open and can be done via the event's new dedicated website.
Jornadas FCCN 2023: Mark your calendar now!
24.03.2023
The main annual meeting point for the higher education and research community is already scheduled for June 27, 28, and 29 at the Naval School in Almada.
Eduroam records all-time high in authentications in 2022
22.02.2023
Throughout 2022, worldwide, the eduroam network recorded more than 6.4 billion authentications. The figure represents a new all-time high.
RCTS100. The Next-Generation RCTS has arrived
21.02.2023
On February 16th, the Centro Ciência Viva, in Lisbon, hosted the inauguration event for the Next Generation RCTS, achieved through the RCTS100 project.