"National connectivity was only possible thanks to the efforts of FCCN"

Connectivity

02 August 2021

João Neves was one of the members of the team that worked on Portugal's first Internet connections in 1991. The technical specialist and coordinator of INESC TEC recalls the role of the FCCN Unit in this pioneering work, highlighting the team spirit that he considers "unforgettable". read more

Digital Preservation. Online archives or from online?

Knowledge

Written by Daniel Gomes - 29 July 2021

Arquivo.pt's Manager, Daniel Gomes, reflects on the need for greater awareness of the importance of preserving information in digital format: "If information is power, losing information is losing power". read more

Open Science promotes open minds and free access to knowledge

Knowledge

Written by Paulo Lopes - 27 July 2021

The Manager of RCAAP - Repositórios Científicos de Acesso Aberto de Portugal, Paulo Lopes, highlights the importance of the application of Open Science principles for the development of society, highlighting the efforts made by FCT's FCCN Unit in this area: "FCT is committed to the principles of Open Science". read more

"The Internet has radically changed society"

Connectivity

16 July 2021

The computer scientist Fernando Boavida was one of the members of the team that, in 1991, connected Portugal to the Internet. 30 years later, the lecturer and researcher from the University of Coimbra describes the work done and the atmosphere experienced by those who carried out this pioneering work. read more

The interview with the "father" of the Portuguese internet

17 May 2021

"All participants had the impression that they were contributing to something big and relevant." read more

The challenges of the RCTS: 33 years of history

Connectivity

Written by João Nuno Ferreira - 21 April 2021

The general coordinator of the Unit FCCN, João Nuno Ferreira, reflects on the history and future of the national education and research network (RCTS), highlighting the strategic role of this structure in the work carried out by the communities it serves. read more

Learning in times of pandemic

Knowledge

Written by Pedro Cabral - 14 December 2020

The current moment of uncertainty has forced us to change. Today it is easy to understand how the challenges born from the pandemic have led us to incorporate new paradigms in various spheres of our lives. read more