FCCN is the first NREN connected to GÉANT's next generation network
On June 25, direct access at a speed of 100Gbps was activated between RCTS, the national research and teaching network managed by FCT, through the FCCN Unit, and the European GÉANT network.
FCCN Unit participates in the creation of a digital ecosystem in Sines
Sines Tech – Innovation & Data Center Hub was founded on December 15th. This structure, created by several public and private entities, aims to increase Europe's digital sovereignty and Portugal's global competitiveness. The FCCN Unit is one of the founding members. To create an open digital ecosystem with
GÉANT signs strategic agreement with the European Commission
The 7-year framework agreement defines the objectives and impact of GÉANT projects included in the European Union's research and innovation funding program – Horizon Europe.
Lightning Talks: Portuguese Students Challenged to Participate in TNC22
Higher education students in Portugal can submit a presentation proposal for the largest and most prestigious annual conference of European Academic Networks (NRENs): TNC22. The Lightning Talks Challenge (LTC) is open for registration until March 9th. For several years, the Lightning Talks Challenge project has challenged students from various European countries to
FCCN Roadshow: Student services promoted at higher education institutions
FCCN will travel, with the "FCCN Roadshow", to several higher education institutions throughout the country, to introduce students to its services.
European Commission report highlights positive impact of BELLA-S project
“The BELLA-S project can be considered a success story,” highlights the report published by the European Commission.
RCTS IP presents new private areas
Private areas of entities participating in the RCTS IP service have been renewed.
“FCCN’s services have a strong impact on the work of our community.”
José dos Santos Costa highlights the role of FCCN services in the daily life of the academic community.
FCT and EMACOM put submarine fiber optics at the service of the scientific community
The agreement between the two entities will promote the use of fiber optics for research purposes. This is the first step toward the creation of GEOLab, an initiative in which the EllaLink Group participates.
What to expect from the FCCN Unit Conferences?
The 2022 edition of the FCCN Unit Conference begins on May 31st. Learn about some of the most anticipated results. #1 Learn about the latest services and projects. Every year, the FCCN Unit Conference serves to bring the latest news about services and projects to the community served by this FCT technology unit.
«The activation of the 100 Gbps RCTS connection has an impact on UTAD's mission»
A Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD) descreve a recente ativação da ligação à RCTS a 100 Gbps*, no âmbito do projeto RCTS 100, como “absolutamente essencial”. Em entrevista, o Vice-Reitor para a área da Inovação, Transferência de Tecnologia e Universidade Digital desta instituição de ensino superior, João Manuel Pereira Barroso, destaca as várias
The FCCN Unity Conferences 2022 in numbers
Discover the final balance of the FCCN Unit Conferences that took place from May 31st to June 2nd at the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu.