«FCCN infrastructures and services drive the advancement of knowledge»
FCCN provides a comprehensive set of infrastructures and services that drive the advancement of teaching and research.
Myths and truths about open access and rights retention
There are still many questions about what actually constitutes open access. A common misconception is the confusion between the terms free access and open access.
«RCAAP plays an important role in achieving the goals of the Open Science movement»
RCAAP manager Paulo Lopes tells us all about the main steps taken by this FCCN service, which, in 2022, registered more than 25 million downloads.
FCCN Conference Testimony: Tiago Guedes – New University of Lisbon
The FCCN Conferences are approaching, and we're sharing testimonies from our community about the importance of this moment of encounter.
Testimony FCCN Conference: António Luís Lopes – ISCTE-IUL
António Luís Lopes, Head of the information systems development team at ISCTE-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, tells us what the Conferences are like for him and what his expectations are for the 2023 edition.
FCCN Conference Testimony: Rui Canizes – IPDJ
Rui Canizes, Head of the Technological Infrastructure Division at the Portuguese Institute of Sport and Youth (IPDJ), tells us what the Conferences have been like for him.
eSIM: The new “card”
We're all familiar with the small, removable SIM card used in mobile devices to identify users on a carrier's network. This small card not only stores essential data for connecting the user to the carrier, but also allows you to store contacts, text messages, and other data.
High-speed internet to accelerate knowledge
Networks play a fundamental role in science and academia. They connect educational and research institutions, also providing digital services that help researchers and students.
“The changes made possible by PTCRIS have brought significant benefits to those involved in the national science system”
The PTCRIS program was launched in 2015 with the aim of facilitating the management and access to information on national scientific activity.
Affirmation of the Portuguese Language on the Internet
The Portuguese language is constantly changing. As we navigate the winding paths of the digital age, we witness this transformation in a more immediate, rapid, and pressing way. In the year that marks the 500th anniversary of the birth of Camões's Luís, and also commemorates the Portuguese language itself, it is important to reflect on how
1 million aggregated content items: “a historic moment for RCAAP and open science in Portugal”
RCAAP ends 2024 on a high note, achieving a historic milestone. This goal comes in the year the service celebrates its 16th anniversary.