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'''TERENA''' or '''The Trans The Trans-European Research and Education Networking Association''' is working for the betterment of education community through implementation of internet developments in the field. It provides the basic platform for researchers and networking professionals for communication and understanding of the upcoming technology.<ref>[http://www.terena.org/ TERENA]</ref>
'''TERENA''' or '''The Trans-European Research and Education Networking Association''' works on improving the education sector through implementation of Internet developments in the field. It provides the basic platform for researchers and networking professionals for communication and understanding of the upcoming technology.<ref>[http://www.terena.org/ TERENA]</ref>


The association has been around since 1986 and has special dedication towards the technologies including Internet research, Middle ware, Authentication and Authorisation, Grid Technology, IPv6, Infrastructure, Mobility, Monitoring, Optical Networking, Outreach, Security, Voice and video.<ref>[http://www.linkedin.com/company/terena LinkedIn]</ref> It arranges technology related conferences and competitions every year all around the world.<ref>[https://www.terena.org/events/past.php TERENA Events]</ref>
The association has been around since 1986, and has special dedication towards the technologies including Internet research, Middle ware, Authentication and Authorisation, Grid Technology, [[IPv6]], Infrastructure, Mobility, Monitoring, Optical Networking, Outreach, Security, Voice and Video.<ref>[http://www.linkedin.com/company/terena LinkedIn]</ref> It arranges technology related conferences and competitions every year all around the world.<ref>[https://www.terena.org/events/past.php TERENA Events]</ref>


TERENA publishes a number of reports, papers and compendiums regarding education, technology and economics. The complete list of publications can be seen [http://www.terena.org/publications/ here].
TERENA publishes a number of reports, papers and compendiums regarding education, technology and economics. The complete list of publications can be seen [http://www.terena.org/publications/ here].


==History==
==History==
On June 13, 1986 an organization was formed called RARE (Réseaux Associés pour la Recherche Européenne. It was then held responsible for the management of networking facilities in Europe. In 1992 RARE made an organization named Réseaux IP Européens - RIPE to maintain Internet Protocol and Data Networking. Later, RIPE got independent and became RIPE NCC. In 1994 European Academic and Research Network - EARN got merged into RARE. Since then RARE is called TERENA.<ref>[http://www.renata.edu.co/index.php/component/content/article/5-noticias/2304-terena-celebrates-25th-anniversary-with-a-view-to-the-future.html renata]</ref>
On June 13, 1986 an organization was formed called RARE (Réseaux Associés pour la Recherche Européenne). It was responsible for the management of networking facilities in Europe. In 1992, RARE made an organization named Réseaux IP Européens - [[RIPE]] to maintain Internet Protocol and Data Networking. Later, RIPE split, with the prior functions being overseen by [[RIPE NCC]]. In 1994, the European Academic and Research Network - EARN got merged with RARE. Since then, RARE has been called TERENA.<ref>[http://www.renata.edu.co/index.php/component/content/article/5-noticias/2304-terena-celebrates-25th-anniversary-with-a-view-to-the-future.html renata]</ref>


==Structure==
==Structure==
TERENA's structure consists of number of management bodies;
TERENA's structure consists of number of management bodies:<ref>[http://www.terena.org/about/organogram.html#ga TERENA Bodies]</ref>
* General Assembly - GA, having highest authority, maintains policies of TERENA.
* General Assembly - GA, holds highest authority, maintains TERENA policies.
* Executive Committee - TEC, for the management of the organisation.
* Executive Committee - TEC, management of the organisation.
* Technical committee - TTC, to supervise TERENA Technical Program.
* Technical committee - TTC, supervises TERENA Technical Program.
* Technical Advisory Council - TAC, for improvements in tasks performed.
* Technical Advisory Council - TAC, improves tasks performed.
* Secretariat, to carry out everyday activities.
* Secretariat- carries out everyday activities.
<ref>[http://www.terena.org/about/organogram.html#ga TERENA Bodies]</ref>


==Responsibilities==
==Responsibilities==
The organisation is responsible for four major tasks;
The organization is responsible for four major tasks:<ref>[http://www.terena.org/about/ About TERENA]</ref>
* Providing basic forum for promotion of internet developments in Europe.
* Providing a basic forum for the promotion of Internet developments in Europe;
* Conducting TERENA technical program for joint development of new networks and technologies.
* Conducting TERENA technical program for joint development of new networks and technologies;
* Organizing competitions, conferences and seminars.
* Organizing competitions, conferences and seminars;
* Representing members' interest in front of government and other funding organizations.
* Representing members' interest in front of government and other funding organizations
<ref>[http://www.terena.org/about/ About TERENA]</ref>


==Memberships==
==Memberships==
TERENA is related to [[ISOC]], [[Internet2]], the Coordinating Committee for Intercontinental Research Networking - [[CCIRN]], [[DANTE]], [[ENPG]], [[CEENet]] and [[EUNIS]].<ref>[http://www.terena.org/about/links.html TERENA Links]</ref>
TERENA is related to [[ISOC]], [[Internet2]], [[CCIRN]], [[DANTE]], [[ENPG]], [[CEENet]] and [[EUNIS]].<ref>[http://www.terena.org/about/links.html TERENA Links]</ref>


==External Links==
==External Links==

Revision as of 02:09, 12 November 2011

Type: Nonprofit
Industry: Higher Education
Founded: 1986
Headquarters: Singel 468 D

Amsterdam, 1017 AW

Country: Netherlands
Employees: 11-50
Email: secretariat[at]terena.org
Website: TERENA
LinkedIn: TERENA
Twitter: @TERENAcommunity
Key People
Karel Vietsch, Secretary General

Valentino Cavalli, Chief Technical Officer
Bert van Pinxteren, Chief Administrative Officer
John Dyer, Business and Technology Strategist
Marc van der Holst, Data Analyst

TERENA or The Trans-European Research and Education Networking Association works on improving the education sector through implementation of Internet developments in the field. It provides the basic platform for researchers and networking professionals for communication and understanding of the upcoming technology.[1]

The association has been around since 1986, and has special dedication towards the technologies including Internet research, Middle ware, Authentication and Authorisation, Grid Technology, IPv6, Infrastructure, Mobility, Monitoring, Optical Networking, Outreach, Security, Voice and Video.[2] It arranges technology related conferences and competitions every year all around the world.[3]

TERENA publishes a number of reports, papers and compendiums regarding education, technology and economics. The complete list of publications can be seen here.

History

On June 13, 1986 an organization was formed called RARE (Réseaux Associés pour la Recherche Européenne). It was responsible for the management of networking facilities in Europe. In 1992, RARE made an organization named Réseaux IP Européens - RIPE to maintain Internet Protocol and Data Networking. Later, RIPE split, with the prior functions being overseen by RIPE NCC. In 1994, the European Academic and Research Network - EARN got merged with RARE. Since then, RARE has been called TERENA.[4]

Structure

TERENA's structure consists of number of management bodies:[5]

  • General Assembly - GA, holds highest authority, maintains TERENA policies.
  • Executive Committee - TEC, management of the organisation.
  • Technical committee - TTC, supervises TERENA Technical Program.
  • Technical Advisory Council - TAC, improves tasks performed.
  • Secretariat- carries out everyday activities.

Responsibilities

The organization is responsible for four major tasks:[6]

  • Providing a basic forum for the promotion of Internet developments in Europe;
  • Conducting TERENA technical program for joint development of new networks and technologies;
  • Organizing competitions, conferences and seminars;
  • Representing members' interest in front of government and other funding organizations

Memberships

TERENA is related to ISOC, Internet2, CCIRN, DANTE, ENPG, CEENet and EUNIS.[7]

External Links

References

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