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+'''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==
+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>
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+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 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>
+==Mission==
+The main objective of FCCN is "providing advanced communication mechanisms to the research and national teaching community, helping to boost internet technologies and services in Portugal".<ref>[https://www.dns.pt/documents/10156/5c077b26-ffce-43e9-b0a4-c384fbcf9d09 Mission]</ref>
+===Services===
+The organization provides the following services:<ref>[http://www.fccn.pt/en/services/connectivity-and-infrastructure/ services]</ref>
+* Connectivity and Infrastructure (RCTS IP, Advanced Communication Platform; RCTS Plus, Ethernet Virtual Private Networks and Mobility)
+* Online Communication and Collaboration- (RCTS’s private [[VoIP|Voice over Internet Protocol]] (VoIP) network, ARARA Instant Communication, HD Video Studio, COLIBRI Multimedia Collaborative Environment, Tejo and Douro HD rooms, Video Conference Network and Video on Demand).
+* Knowledge and Archive
+* Security
+* Internet Domains ending in .pt
+==FCCN and ICANN==
+FCCN is an active participant of [[ICANN]]'s activities and meetings. The organization has been a member of the [[ccNSO|Country Code Names Supporting Organization]] (ccNSO)<ref>[http://ccnso.icann.org/about/member-profiles/pt.htm ccnso.icann.org]</ref> and Latin American and Caribbean ccTLD Organization, [[LACTLD]], since 2009. FCCN is also a member of the [[CENTR|Council for European Top Level Domain Registries]] (CENTR).<ref>[https://www.centr.org/main/index.html www.centr.org]</ref>
+==References==
+{{reflist}}
+__NOTOC__
+[[Category:CcTLD Manager]]