b-on with open access content
28.04.2020
FCCN provides a compilation of online resources without access restrictions provided by scientific publishers.
FCCN supports the “We Are All Digital Line”
07.04.2020
The FCCN Unit participates, with technological know-how, in the most recent digital literacy initiative promoted by INCoDe2030: the “We Are All Digital” Line
Discover the Science 4 COVID-19 platform
05.04.2020
The platform created by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and the Agency for Clinical Research and Biomedical Innovation (AICIB) is another tool in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
FCT strengthens infrastructure to meet the demands of the Covid-19 crisis
03.04.2020
With the increase in internet traffic from institutions associated with the growth in the consumption of digital content, particularly distance learning, the FCT has strengthened the Science, Technology and Society Network (RCTS), which supports internet connections for the Portuguese teaching and research community.
Scientific Computing Conference postponed until October (updated)
18.03.2020
To date, more than 200 participants have registered and plan to take advantage of the sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities at this annual meeting point for the diverse communities of managers and users of advanced communication, computing, data, and other digital services platforms provided by the FCCN unit.
RCTS with 100 GBPS connection to GigaPIX
16.03.2020
The Science, Technology, and Society Network is now connected to the GigaPIX 100 Gbps traffic exchange point. The upgrade ensures connectivity needs for the coming years.
Registration is now open for the Scientific Computing Conference 2020
20.02.2020
The meeting of the community served by the FCT FCCN Unit will take place in Leiria, from April 21st to 23rd.
Webinar to learn about the UP2U universe
18.02.2020
Online training will take place on February 25th and 28th. The goal is to “explore the UP2U platform.” The UP2U platform aims to create a
Porto hosts international meeting on advanced computing
17.02.2020
Arm HPC (High Performance Computing) User Group – A-HUG – will be meeting in Porto, between March 11th and 13th.
Supercomputer inaugurated in Évora
06.02.2020
The University of Évora inaugurated “Oblivion”, a supercomputer installed in partnership with the ENGAGE SKA research consortium.
RCTS: GÉANT network connection upgraded to 40 GBPS
31.01.2020
Another upgrade of RCTS' access to the GÉANT network was carried out, with the connection now guaranteed at 40 Gigabits per second (Gbps).
Lisbon hosts Open edX 2020
28.01.2020
Lisbon hosts a conference bringing together the Open edX community to discuss the current state of this online learning platform, as well as research projects, best practices, and new collaborative approaches.