Trans-European Research and Education Networking Association
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| 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
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| Key People | |
| Karel Vietsch, Secretary General Valentino Cavalli, Chief Technical Officer | |
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.[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]
Responsibilities
The organisation is responsible for four major tasks;
- Providing basic forum for 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.
Publications
TERENA publishes a number of reports, papers and compendiums regarding education, technology and economics. The complete list of publications can be seen here.
External Links
- TERENA News Section.
- Activities.
- Upcoming Events.