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📣 The #OCRE2024 Framework officially starts today and will be in place for the next five years! As the third iteration of GÉANT’s flagship #cloud frameworks, the OCRE 2024 Framework will support tens of thousands of #research & #education institutions across 39 countries, enabling them to seamlessly procure innovative cloud services—all in a compliant, efficient, and cost-effective way. Key Framework Highlights: ✅ 416 cloud service offerings across 39 countries ✅ 17 cloud platforms for #IaaS, #PaaS and #SaaS solutions ✅ 416 framework agreements with 40 service providers Institutions that have expressed their willingness to participate through their representative National Research and Education Network (#NREN) can now start procuring cloud services via OCRE 2024 on a national basis. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ehqTc5ma And visit the OCRE 2024 Catalogue to discover all the platforms and service providers available in your country: https://lnkd.in/e6VrQazq #CloudServices #Procurement #Innovation #CloudFramework

Join our upcoming GÉANT Infoshares! 🚀 Looking to expand your knowledge, connect with experts in #research and #education networking and see what's happening across the GÉANT project? Our infoshares—part of the GÉANT Community Programme—offer a space for engagement, collaboration, and open discussions on key services and strategic topics. If you're interested in any,  please SIGN UP at the links below ✍️ 🔹 Global Platform for Labs (GP4L) Infoshare Explore how GP4L can transform your #network automation practices and provide a safe, isolated environment for testing and analysis of your new networking solutions. 📆 Monday, 10 February | 12:00-14:00 CET 📍 Virtual 👥 Hosted by Roman Lapacz (Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center / Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe (PCSS)), with presentations from Sonja Filiposka (Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering - Skopje), Frédéric Loui (RENATER), and Marcos Schwarz (RNP). 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eReXsgfV 🔹 WP6 Network Development Incubator Infoshare Discover how the Network Development Work Package (WP6) of the GÉANT project fosters new ideas, proofs of concept, and training through its agile incubation process. 📆 Wednesday, 12 February | 11:00-12:00 CET 📍 Virtual 👥 Hosted by Ivana Golub (Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center / Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe (PCSS)) and Katarina Simonović (Akademska mreža Srbije (Academic Network of Serbia) AMRES). 🔗 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eemcKeqb

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Why attend #TNC25 this 9-13 June in Brighton? 🤔 We’re giving you 5 reasons why in the carousel below 👇 But we also want to hear from you—what would you add to the list? 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments! TNC is the largest and most prestigious #research and #education #networking conference, attracting a diverse audience of over 800 participants from more than 70 countries and offering a unique collaborative experience. Hosted by Jisc in the vibrant city of Brighton 🇬🇧, TNC embraces our community’s spirit of collaboration, breaking down barriers and sharing wide-ranging expertise. Just as Brighton is known for its commitment to diversity, TNC25 aims to dismantle boundaries and foster cross-disciplinary dialogue. It's through this community collaboration that we all lead the way for a more inclusive future for research and education. 🎟️ Get your early bird ticket today → https://lnkd.in/e7gnnnde 🎤 TNC25 is shaped by its community—bring your voice to the stage with a Lightning Talk or a BoF session! → https://lnkd.in/eGAZzp9u We can't wait to see you there! Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center / Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe (PCSS) NORDUnet

Want to take your skills to the next level? 🚀 Then be sure to apply for the The Future Talent Programme (FTP) 2025. We're still accepting applications—but only until 6 February! FTP 2025 is your opportunity to: ✅ Learn how to pitch innovative ideas ✅ Receive professional training workshops ✅ Deliver a Lightning Talk at #TNC25 Don’t just take our word for it. Hear from FTP24 participants—Arusyak Manasyan, Lorena Gomez Gaviria, Ricardo Veiga, Sawsan El Zahr, Zoë Fischer, Antoni Klorek and Billy Holbrook—about their experiences in the highlights 👇 and learn how it can benefit you! 🔗 Don't miss your chance! Apply before 6 February 👉 https://lnkd.in/ef7ZAPmJ

Meet the GÉANT community at #FOSDEM25 this weekend! 🚀 FOSDEM, Europe’s largest #FOSS event, is back in Brussels! This is where developers, programmers, and open-source enthusiasts come together to share ideas, showcase projects, and collaborate on the future of open-source software. Working with and for the #research & #education community, we rely on and contribute to open-source software—including the development of initiatives like eduVPN and eduMEET. 👥 Are you attending? Come visit us at our booth and connect with our team! And don’t miss an insightful session from our GÉANT colleague Jeroen Wijenbergh on “ProxyGuard – WireGuard behind a reverse proxy.” Where to find us: 📍Booth: Building F, Level 2, Stand 6 Attend Jeroen's session: 📆 Sunday, 2 February ⏰ 9:50–10:10 CET 📌 Room: UA2.114 (Baudoux) See you in Brussels 🇧🇪! #OpenSource #FOSDEM

Happy International Data Protection Day 2025! 🎉 Today, we celebrate and raise awareness about the vital importance of privacy and data protection. With the rapid rise of AI, new questions arise also for the #research & #education sector: How can #universities embrace #AI-driven innovation while safeguarding privacy, data #security, and strategic autonomy? As part of #CyberSecMonth 2024, we spoke with Marlon Domingus, DPO and AI lead at Erasmus University Rotterdam, about how AI is reshaping data protection in the sector. ➡️ Swipe through highlights below to see his 3 key insights ➡️ For Marlon, the future of AI in higher education and research relies on universities leading by example, so embracing innovation while: ✅ Setting rigorous ethical standards ✅ Embedding #cybersecurity and #privacy by design into every AI deployment ✅ Fostering a culture of critical thinking around new technologies Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eCfs73zq

💡Thinking about using NetBox for network modelling and documenting? Then this newly released technical unit in our #NetworkAutomation #eAcademy is for you! This short course is a perfect introduction to NetBox, a broadly used tool for documenting network infrastructure, which has become very popular among #research and #education institutions. You'll learn about the tool's features and gain insights on using it for configuration management workflows. Whether you’re considering NetBox for your own documenting needs or looking to get familiar with it for an existing deployment, this course is a great place to start! 🎓 Trainer: Joseph Hill, University of Amsterdam, MNS Research Group 🛤️ Part of the "Production / Automated Configuration Management" track ⏳ Course duration: 25 minutes More information here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-E9n_vy #LearningAndDevelopment #Network

📣 GN5-2 - a new cycle of the #GÉANT Project has officially begun! Last week, work package leads, coordinators, the project management office, and other key contributors gathered in Amsterdam to kick off this exciting new phase. Together, they discussed priorities for the next 30 months. Key topics on the agenda included: 🔹 Enhancing connectivity infrastructure 🔹 The #OCRE2024 Framework 🔹 Supporting Open Science initiatives 🔹 Delivering innovative #Trust and #Identity services 🔹 #Security and #NetworkOperations 🔹 And many others topics With €80 million in funding, this latest cycle builds on the project's 25-year success story of connecting Europe’s researchers, academics and students with each other – and the world. ➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/dfB5yzUh

There's still time to apply for the #Trust and #Identity Incubator Mentorship programme (TIM)! Are you a student or a recent graduate interested in the field of trust and identity (T&I), and looking for opportunities to learn, grow and connect with experts in the field? Then apply today to secure your spot! 📌 What’s in it for you? ✔️ Build a project under the guidance of GÉANT T&I experts  ✔️ Get tailored advice from a local mentor ✔️ Receive presentation training ✔️ Make new connections and expand your network Learn more and apply before 24 January 👉 https://lnkd.in/eKsYRuWf