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'''FCCN''' ('''Foundation for National Scientific Computing''') is Portuguese non-profit and public benefit organization dedicated to developing the national Internet. It is responsible for the design and management of [[RCTS]], a high performance network for institutions with larger communication requirements and a platform for advance communication applications and services development and experimentation. FCCN also serves as the registry operator of the [[.pt]] [[ccTLD]].<ref>[http://www.fccn.pt/en/fccn/what-is-fccn/ www.fccn.pt]</ref> [[Pedro Veiga]] is the Chairman of the company, which is based in Lisbon, Portugal.

'''FCCN''' ('''Foundation for National Scientific Computing''') is a Portuguese non-profit and public benefit organization dedicated to developing the national Internet. It is responsible for the design and management of [[RCTS]], a high performance network for institutions with larger communication requirements and a platform for advance communication applications and services development and experimentation. FCCN also serves as the registry operator of the [[.pt]] [[ccTLD]].<ref>[http://www.fccn.pt/en/fccn/what-is-fccn/ www.fccn.pt]</ref> [[Pedro Veiga]] is the Chairman of the company, which is based in Lisbon, Portugal.

==Background==

==Background==

FCCN was established in Portugal in 1987 with the goal of strengthening scientific and technological development in Portugal. Since its establishment, FCCN has been involved with Universities and different R&D institutions and contributed to the growth on the Internet in the country.

FCCN was established in Portugal in 1987 with the goal of strengthening scientific and technological development in the country. Since its establishment, FCCN has been involved with Universities and different R&D institutions and contributed to the growth on the Internet in Portugal.

In 1991, the organization began to manage the operation of the [[.pt]] [[ccTLD]], offering domain names for free. However in 1996, the organization started to charge for domain name registrations at a minimal cost to cover its operational expenses. In 2001, FCCN improved its regulations managing the .pt ccTLD and created the .com.pt [[SLD|second level domain]] and offered it for free. In addition, the organization also started its domain name dispute resolution policy.<ref>[http://www.umic.pt/images/stories/noticias/Speech%20of%20the%20President%20of%20FCCN.pdf www.umic.pt]</ref>

In 1991, the organization began to manage the operation of the [[.pt]] [[ccTLD]], offering domain names for free. However, in 1996, the organization started to charge for domain name registrations at a minimal cost to cover its operational expenses. In 2001, FCCN improved its regulations managing the .pt ccTLD and created the .com.pt [[SLD|second level domain]] and offered it for free. In addition, the organization also started its domain name dispute resolution policy.<ref>[http://www.umic.pt/images/stories/noticias/Speech%20of%20the%20President%20of%20FCCN.pdf www.umic.pt]</ref>

FCCC has had a [[Dual Stack Network|dual stack network]] since 2002, and it is [[IPv4]] and [[IPv6]] capable. Its network is completely ready for the implementation of IPv6. In 2005, the organization started to implement the [[IDN|Internationalized Domain Name]] (IDN) for Internet users who wish to use the Portuguese language to register their domain names. In 2008, the organization introduced a new initiative, the  Portuguese Web Archive, to increase the use of Portuguese language on the Internet.<ref>[http://sobre.arquivo.pt/sobre-o-arquivo/introducing-the-portuguese-web-archive-initiative Portuguese Web Archive]</ref>

FCCN has had a [[Dual Stack Network|dual stack network]] since 2002, and it is [[IPv4]] and [[IPv6]] capable. Its network is completely ready for the implementation of IPv6. In 2005, the organization started to implement the [[IDN|Internationalized Domain Name]] (IDN) for Internet users who wish to use the Portuguese language to register their domain names. In 2008, the organization introduced a new initiative, the  Portuguese Web Archive, to increase the use of Portuguese language on the Internet.<ref>[http://sobre.arquivo.pt/sobre-o-arquivo/introducing-the-portuguese-web-archive-initiative Portuguese Web Archive]</ref>

In 2009, FCCN formalized its relationship with [[ICANN]] as the manager for the .pt CCTLD through an exchange letter between its chairman Pedro Viega with Dr. [[Paul Twomey]], then president of the Internet governing body.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/cctlds/pt/pt-icann-letters-25jun09-en.pdf ICANN Formalizes Relationship with ccTLD Manager for Portugal (.PT)]</ref>

In 2009, FCCN formalized its relationship with [[ICANN]] as the manager for the .pt ccTLD through an exchange letter between its chairman Pedro Viega with Dr. [[Paul Twomey]], then president of the Internet governing body.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/cctlds/pt/pt-icann-letters-25jun09-en.pdf ICANN Formalizes Relationship with ccTLD Manager for Portugal (.PT)]</ref>

In 2010, FCCN launched its new registry website, the DNS.pt to provide a quality service to the Portuguese internet community. <ref>[https://www.dns.pt/about www.dns.pt]</ref> Furthermore, in July 2010,  FCCN signed the .pt root zone signed with [[DNSSEC]] to make it more secure.<ref>[https://www.centr.org/main/news/5449-CTR.html FCCN signed with DNSSEC]</ref>

In 2010, FCCN launched its new registry website, the DNS.pt to provide a quality service to the Portuguese internet community. <ref>[https://www.dns.pt/about www.dns.pt]</ref> Furthermore, in July 2010,  FCCN signed the .pt root zone signed with [[DNSSEC]] to make it more secure.<ref>[https://www.centr.org/main/news/5449-CTR.html FCCN signed with DNSSEC]</ref>