Connectivity at FCCN. 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 stays connected by providing a fast and efficient Internet connection. Find out which services enable this connectivity objective to be met.

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FCCN and RedIRIS strengthen Iberian connectivity with 100Gbps direct link

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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FCT joins quantum technology-based communications infrastructure project

15.11.2023

FCCN has teamed up with IPTelecom and Warpcom as part of the Portuguese Quantum Communications Infrastructure (PTQCI) project to implement a state-of-the-art communications infrastructure in Lisbon.

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eduroam. 21 years at the students' side

29.09.2023

eduroam reaches more than 100 countries, fulfilling its initial objective of 21 years ago: "to provide the academic community with a mobility service", guaranteeing internet access to higher education and research institutions.

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Unit FCCN launches digital service catalog

21.04.2023

FCCN launches a digital catalog of services, dedicated to the solutions it provides for the academic community. An up-to-date digital portfolio that is easy to consult.

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Registration for the Jornadas FCCN 2023 is now open

20.04.2023

The 14th edition of the Jornadas FCCN will take place at the Naval School - Alfeite Base in Almada, between June 27 and 29, 2023. Registration is now open and can be done via the event's new dedicated website.

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Jornadas FCCN 2023: Mark your calendar now!

24.03.2023

The main annual meeting point for the higher education and research community is already scheduled for June 27, 28, and 29 at the Naval School in Almada.

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Eduroam records all-time high in authentications in 2022

22.02.2023

Throughout 2022, worldwide, the eduroam network recorded more than 6.4 billion authentications. The figure represents a new all-time high.

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RCTS100. The Next-Generation RCTS has arrived

21.02.2023

On February 16th, the Centro Ciência Viva, in Lisbon, hosted the inauguration event for the Next Generation RCTS, achieved through the RCTS100 project.

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