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NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory Installs LSST Camera on Telescope
March 12, 2025
The NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has reached a major milestone with the installation of the LSST Camera, the largest digital camera ever built, marking a crucial step toward capturing its First Look images. Funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy’s Office of Science, the observatory is now in its final testing phase before beginning the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST). The 3200-megapixel LSST Camera, weighing over 3000 kg, will enable Rubin to scan the southern night sky for a decade, creating an ultra-high-definition time-lapse of the Universe. This revolutionary project, decades in the making, will help discover asteroids, comets, supernovae, and other celestial phenomena, offering an unprecedented view of the cosmos … Read More
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AmLight introduced BERToD (Bit Error Rate Testing on Demand)
February 28, 2025
Jeronimo Bezerra presented BERToD, an automated packet loss detection framework designed to detect bit error rates as low as 1×10⁻¹² using per-packet network telemetry (INT), SDN, and specialized networking hardware. BERToD leverages AmLight’s advanced SDN infrastructure, including flexible forwarding rules, real-time link monitoring, and dynamic service instantiation via the Kytos-ng SDN Controller, which maps network topology and sets up testing paths. The framework incorporates BAPM (Behavior, Anomaly, and Performance Manager) to analyze network states, assessing bandwidth availability and buffer utilization over the last 30 seconds. A hardware-based packet generator follows pre-defined testing policies, including parameters like test duration, packet length, TCP/IP headers, number of packets, and bandwidth limits. With end-to-end specialized network equipment, BERToD delivers highly accurate, near-deterministic results, making it a powerful tool for precise network performance monitoring and anomaly detection … Presentation | Video Recording
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Experiments and Demonstrations Using World-scale Experimental Network with Ten International 100Gbps Paths at SC24
SC24: November 2024
At SC24 in Atlanta, Georgia, the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) showcased an 800 Gbps world-scale experimental network, connecting Tokyo and Atlanta through 10 x 100 Gbps routes. This testbed supported high-speed 1 Tbps data transfer experiments by the National Institute of Informatics (NII) and an anonymous communication experiment by Osaka University and Shimane University, which won the SCinet Spirit of Innovation Award. Other highlights included Kyushu Institute of Technology’s Floating Cyber-Physical System (F-CPS) for secure local data management and Osaka University & NEC’s RED-ONION project for optimizing long-haul disk-to-disk data transfers. The event demonstrated the potential of global collaboration in advancing high-speed networking, cybersecurity, and data transfer technologies, with contributions from leading research institutions and industry partners worldwide … Read More
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Empowering Africa’s Future: Building Resilient Networks through Sustainable Open Infrastructure
Upcoming
WACREN has officially opened registration for its 10th Annual Conference, set to take place at Université Amadou Mahtar Mbow (UAM) in Dakar, Senegal, a renowned hub for academic excellence and digital transformation. Themed “Empowering Africa’s Future: Building Resilient Networks through Sustainable Open Infrastructure,” the conference will focus on strategies for developing secure, collaborative, and sustainable digital frameworks that support innovation, open science, and regional and international partnerships. Through interactive workshops, keynotes, and presentations, participants will explore practical solutions for advancing open, interoperable systems tailored to Africa’s unique challenges. This year’s event holds special significance as it honors the late Dr. Boubakar Barry, WACREN’s pioneering CEO, and coincides with the launch of a major network backbone hub in Dakar, reinforcing the city’s growing prominence in regional research and education connectivity. Attendees are encouraged to register early by January 31, 2025, to take advantage of early bird discounts. More details and registration are available at wacren2025.wacren.net … Read More
March 1, 2025 The AfricaConnect project, launched in 2011 and co-funded by the European Commission, has significantly transformed research and education networking (REN) across Africa. Initially focused on providing high-speed connectivity between African National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) and Europe via GÉANT, the initiative has evolved into a pan-African effort supporting digital infrastructure, ICT services, and education. Over three phases—AfricaConnect (2011-2014), AfricaConnect2 (2015-2021), and AfricaConnect3 (2019-2025)—the project has expanded to 35 countries and addressed challenges such as high connectivity costs, market monopolies, and limited digital services. A key milestone was the African Union’s 2022 Digital Education Strategy, recognizing NRENs as crucial for Africa’s digital future. As AfricaConnect3 nears completion, efforts are underway for AfricaConnect4, aiming to further enhance digital inclusion, expand ICT services, and drive economic development across the continent … Read More
Upcoming The UbuntuNet-Connect 2025 conference, themed “Resilient and Sustainable Research & Education Networks for the Future,” will take place on October 30–31, 2025, in Harare, Zimbabwe, hosted by the Zimbabwe Research and Education Network (ZIMREN). Bringing together 200+ experts, the event will explore strategies to strengthen research and education networks (RENs) through cybersecurity, advanced connectivity, high-performance computing, open science, and sustainable digital practices. Key discussions will cover network resilience, cloud infrastructure, policy frameworks, green computing, and disaster recovery, aiming to ensure RENs remain robust and financially sustainable. The Call for Presentation Proposals is open from March 17 to June 30, 2025, inviting researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to contribute insights … Read More
Upcoming The 26th RNP Workshop (WRNP), one of Brazil’s leading events on technology and innovation for education and research, will take place on May 19–20, 2025, in Natal (RN). Organized by the National Education and Research Network (RNP), the event will feature discussions on AI, Open RAN, open networks, and open science, with both in-person and online participation available. A key highlight is the e-Science Network, designed to enhance high-speed data transmission for research institutions, with plans to connect 16 institutions by 2026. WRNP 2025 will also celebrate 20 years of perfSONAR, a global network performance monitoring tool, and host the Startups Arena, fostering collaboration between entrepreneurs and researchers. The event aims to bridge academia and the tech sector, showcasing cutting-edge innovations and fostering new partnerships … Read More
February 4, 2025 Peru’s Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) and RedCLARA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 4 to enhance the digital ecosystem and promote innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean through the development of telecommunications and ICT. A key focus of the agreement is the BELLA II project, which aims to expand digital infrastructure and strengthen connectivity between the region and Europe. The signing, attended by representatives from the European Union, highlights a commitment to advancing science, education, and innovation through improved digital access. The MoU establishes a framework for long-term collaboration, with an initial two-year duration and automatic renewal to sustain progress in ICT development … Read More
January 21, 2025 Recent discoveries of giant radio galaxies (GRGs) have surged due to advanced telescopes like South Africa’s MeerKAT, significantly expanding our understanding of these massive cosmic structures. Researchers from the University of Cape Town have identified a rare GRG named Inkathazo, featuring plasma jets stretching 3.3 million light-years, with unusual characteristics challenging conventional models. The study, published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, highlights the role of MeerKAT in revolutionizing GRG research, with experts like Kathleen Charlton and Dr. Jacinta Delhaize emphasizing its potential in uncovering a hidden trove of such galaxies. As a precursor to the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), MeerKAT’s unprecedented sensitivity is pushing the boundaries of radio astronomy, paving the way for future discoveries … Read More
Upcoming We are pleased to announce the 2025 SA3CC meeting, scheduled for May 6-7, followed by the Vera Rubin Network Engineering Team (NET) meeting on May 8-9, 2025. Both meetings are planned as in-person events with options for remote participation and will be hosted by REUNA and NOIRLab at the NOIRLab La Serena Base Facility in La Serena, Chile. Additionally, we are exploring the possibility of organizing a visit to the Vera Rubin Observatory on May 5th … Read More
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