Connect April 2010

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	Welcome from the Editor Welcome to the first issue of Connect, the newsletter from the GÉANT community. The aim of this newsletter is to provide a regular update on the project and its vital work in supporting European research, as well as giving an insight into the users who depend on the network, and the community that makes GÉANT what it is. (Read more)		In this Newsletter 40 Gbps successfully trialled on network Providing a true information superhighway Roaming access moves beyond Europe Science, technology and art union

	Observation of major supernova explosion GÉANT network enables astronomers at six telescopes to observe supernova Freeing epilepsy patients from seizure High-speed networks boost epilepsy treatment and reduce cost of treatment Science, technology and art union Seismic data used to predict volcanic eruption doubles as musical score for acclaimed dance		Taking a closer look at GÉANT's NREN Partners from A-Z. In this issue, ACOnet, BELNET and BREN NREN of Austria - ACOnet By Christine Dworak NREN of Belgium - BELNET By Elke Dierckens NREN of Bulgaria - BREN By Spass Kostov		50 years of computing in Latvia Computing Centre founded 50 years ago led to development of SigmaNet, Latvia's NREN CESNET provides HD broadcast Live surgery, broadcast in HD thanks to CESNET, watched by medical forum Funet gets faster and even more reliable Final upgrade phase by Finnish NREN means lightpaths over entire Funet network

	Forthcoming Events TNC 2010 31 May - 3 June 2010 ICT 2010 27-29 September 2010		Review of the GÉANT Launch Event Commemorating a third term of the successful GÉANT network and project, this prestigious event offered visitors the chance to hear from expert speakers, network with worldwide users, and watch user demonstrations (read more)

	Networking Latin America The ALICE2 project continues to thrive, with new countries and greater links to GÉANT TEIN3 expansion marks new milestone Region's first large-scale research and education network expands into Indian sub-continent EUMEDCONNECT2 builds on success New initiative will sustain world-class research between Europe and the Arab world		Providing a true information superhighway Researchers will never be satisfied with the restricted speeds and congestion found on the commercial Internet. GÉANT provides a solution. Roaming access moves beyond Europe eduroam® is spreading to ever more research and education centres around the world, bringing everyday benefits to end users		‘Green GÉANT’ today and in the future Workshop launches project initiative to identify and implement 'best green practices' 40 Gbps successfully trialled on network Tests ensure production capability and reinforce GÉANT's vital role in deploying advanced technology in European R&E community