Latin America

Universities played an important role in recovery efforts, with the support of the Brazilian National Education and Research Network (RNP).

The Brazilian Biodiversity Information System has lifted the nation’s monitoring of fauna and flora to a new level.

The Alma Observatory and REUNA have joined forces to establish a network node on the Chajnantor Plain, in the north of Chile, to improve connectivity for the telescopes located there.

This initiative will enable more intensive and widespread use of the European earth observation program's data.

This initiative aims to transform the Southern Macrozone region of Chile into a hub for global development and research.

With the goal of recruiting at least 30,000 students, the program “Hackers do Bem” – Hackers of good or, if you will, white hat hackers – addresses a significant deficit of professionals in cybersecurity.

An innovative approach to improving the service experience for users of mobile data chips provided by the Internet Brasil program

After heavy rain caused internet outages in Petrópolis, the national research and education network of Brazil, RNP, managed to reestablish normal operation within a week.

ICT shortened the distance across the Atlantic Ocean between Rio de Janeiro and London, allowing the exchange of information and surgery rehearsals in real time in a virtual environment.

An initiative called RENaaS– Education and Research Network as a Service – offers all the functionalities of a virtual network as a service, and helps developing countries implement or even expand their academic networks at low cost.

Researchers can look forward to improved connectivity at a popular gateways to the Antarctic continent. 

Students of socioeconomic vulnerability in Brazil will be provided internet access, while many other students will have their existing connections upgraded.