João Neves was one of the team members who, in 1991, worked on Portugal's first internet connections. The technical specialist and coordinator at INESC TEC recalls the FCCN Unit's role in this pioneering work, highlighting the team spirit they experienced, which he considers "unforgettable." read more
Computer scientist Fernando Boavida was one of the members of the team that connected Portugal to the internet in 1991. Thirty years later, the University of Coimbra professor and researcher describes the work carried out and the environment experienced by those who carried out this pioneering work. read more
The general coordinator of the FCCN Unit, João Nuno Ferreira, reflects on the history and future of the national teaching and research network (RCTS), highlighting the strategic role of this structure in the work carried out by the communities it serves. read more
The Internet Exchange Point (IXP) provided by the FCCN Unit has a direct impact on internet usage in Portugal. Learn how. read more
eduVPN is a VPN service developed by GÉANT and aimed at the international research and education community and promoted in Portugal through FCCN. read more
Pedro Lorga, network manager for the FCCN Unit's communications service, reveals that: "The more developed GigaPix is, the more Internet users in Portugal will benefit." read more