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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

On this Valentine's Day, we would like to celebrate love ❤️…and remind everyone to stay vigilant and aware of #security risks in the era of online dating. Our animated series produced as part of #CyberSecMonth 2024 follows the adventures of security specialist Jake Doubt as he counters cyber threats at Guilder University and shows us how to protect ourselves and our organisations from #SocialEngineering techniques. In this episode, we follow the university's IT administrator, Dave Lonely, who after weeks of chatting via a dating app with someone he had never met, started noticing strange behaviour and suspicious interest in his work. Thankfully, Dave trusted his instincts, broke off contact, and reported it to the security team. Would you have reported the incident? Remember, if something feels too good to be true, it probably isn’t! Always take a moment to think critically: your brain is the first line of defence 🛡️ Be sure to also check out the video from our community expert, Jasmina Mešić (SI-CERT, Slovenian National Computer Emergency Response Team, Arnes), on how to recognise the signs of #RomanceScams and how we can defend ourselves from this form of #SocialEngineering. 🎥 Watch Jasmina's video on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/euVF-SHx Happy Valentine's Day! 💖

Why does the GÉANT Community Award 🏆 matter? For 13 years, the GÉANT Community Award has honoured those who go above and beyond to support and strengthen our community. Those whose contributions made a lasting and global impact on the role and value of #research and #education #networking. As Marina Adomeit (SUNET), the 2024 winner, shared upon receiving the award: "Enthusiasm, growth, challenge, fun, and friendship are what comes to mind when I think about working in the GÉANT community. It is an absolute honour to be part of this forward-looking family that aspires towards a bright and modern future for global Research and Education. I am beyond thankful for the mentorship, comradeship, and trust I received from my peers, and this award recognises that these are at the root of our community! The future of digital identity is happening now! It is exciting and full of amazing opportunities that we can shape and realise together to empower the new generations in academia.” How to submit your nomination ⤵ 📃 Read the eligibility criteria: https://lnkd.in/dWhbTDRv  ✒️ Fill out the online nomination form here: https://lnkd.in/djrbe4qk  🚨 Deadline: 21 February 2025 Nominate someone today and help us celebrate the champions of our community!

There's still time to apply for the GÉANT Emerging NREN Programme (ENP)! Curious to learn what the programme is all about? 👉 Hear from the past ENP participant, Katarina Simonović (Akademska mreza Srbije (Academic network of Serbia) AMRES), on her programme experience, and see how it can benefit you and your career. 🗓️ Apply by February 14, 2025 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eNK7q4U2 UbuntuNet Alliance WACREN RedCLARA - Cooperación Latino Americana de Redes Avanzadas Leïla Dekkar Luis Martin Flores #Research #Education #Networking

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