Connectivity at the FCCN unit. 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 remains connected by providing fast and efficient internet access. Learn which services enable this connectivity goal. 

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1st Cyberrange RCTS: a controlled space for training defense and attack on computer systems

18.01.2024

This cybersecurity initiative involved 64 participants from 26 different institutions, divided into 10 groups. The winning team was comprised of members from the University of Coimbra and the Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave. 

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FCCN and RedIRIS strengthen Iberian connectivity with 100Gbps direct connection

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.

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OCRE Framework Agreement: main results and future objectives 

16.01.2024

In 2021, the Géant Association, representing 40 NRENs (National Research and Education Networks) with 20,000 European Higher Education institutions, negotiated a pan-European framework agreement for Cloud services, called OCRE 2020, for a period of 4 years.

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FCCN Conference. The 2024 edition already has a date

12.01.2024

The FCCN 2024 Conferences are closely supported by ARDITI - Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology and Innovation.

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Deucalion Supercomputer: 4th Advanced Computing Project Competition now accepting applications

12.01.2024

Until February 8, you can submit an application to use the advanced computing capacity of the Deucalion supercomputer.

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The FCCN unit's balance sheet in 2023  

11.01.2024

In 2023, there were several achievements from the more than 20 digital services that the Foundation for Science and Technology, through the FCCN unit, makes available to the national Teaching and Research community.

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Future Talent 2024 Program is now open for applications for students and young professionals  

05.01.2024

The Future Talent Program is a unique opportunity for students and young professionals to develop their public speaking skills. Applications must be submitted by January 25th.  

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Applications open for the GÉANT 2024 Innovation Program 

04.01.2024

The GÉANT Innovation Program promotes and funds innovation and research projects within various areas of the GÉANT community. Applications are open until February 14, 2024.  

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Arquivo.pt Award: testimonials from the winners of the 2023 edition 

22.12.2023

At a time when applications for the Arquivo.pt 2024 Prize are now open, we remembered the winners of the last edition and heard their testimonies. 

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What role does the FCCN unit play in promoting Open Science?

21.12.2023

The Foundation for Science and Technology, through its FCCN unit, manages a set of services and projects aimed at fostering Open Science practices in Portugal. Learn more about them here.

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«SciELO plays a key role in scientific research»

20.12.2023

The SciELO network has supported open-access scholarly communication since 2000. Paulo Lopes, the manager of this activity, tells you all about the role and relevance of this service.

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