GÉANT and EGI formalise collaboration
Cambridge, UK | 07 March 2013
Agreement signed by DANTE and EGI.eu will strengthen service offering to global research community.
DANTE, has signed an agreement with EGI.eu to formalise the long-term collaboration between the National Grid Initiatives of EGI and GÉANT, the high-speed research and education network it builds and operates on behalf of the National Research and Education Networks (NRENs).
The joint workplan defined in the Memorandum of Understanding focuses on the exchange of expertise between EGI.eu and DANTE. A key objective is the integration of EGI's network user support with GÉANT’s established troubleshooting procedures.
John Chevers, Chief Business Development Officer, DANTE says:
“High-speed networks and distributed computing are essential components in the advancement of modern science and innovation. By strengthening our partnership with EGI, we will provide a more cohesive partnership to better support the ever changing needs of scientists. Working together with the common aim of improving the research experience is central to our role in Europe’s e-Infrastructure. We look forward to building our relationship with EGI and the continued mutual support outlined in this Memorandum”
Sergio Andreozzi, Strategy & Policy manager at EGI.eu. adds:
"DANTE has the experience and the best processes to respond to research networking problems. By integrating our network support procedures with DANTE, we will provide a better service to the EGI user community."
Further info:
Tamsin Henderson/Paul Maurice
Tel: 01223 371 300
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