As part of a continuing effort to build strong relationships with the prime movers of the IT industry, officials from the Nigerian Research and Education Network (NgREN) met with representatives of Juniper Networks in mid-August.
A leading developer of educational Internet infrastructure in Africa, NgREN is at the forefront of a number of critical technology initiatives throughout the region. Juniper Networks is a major American manufacturer of networking equipment, including routers, Ethernet switches, and security products. The company's devices are already used to connect many of the world's top research institutions. With this solid background, Juniper is making an effort to grow its presence in the education sector globally.
Juniper met with NgREN to discuss phase II of the Africa Connect project, which will provide southern and eastern Africa with reliable, high-speed Internet capability to support the region's burgeoning research collaboration needs. Attendees also examined NgREN's role in peering with other research and education networks at the London Open Exchange. In addition, as a sign of its solidifying partnership with NgREN, Juniper pledged to provide further information regarding training in its proprietary operating system; academic use discounts; and access to support and products such as its Virtual Laboratory.
A leading developer of educational Internet infrastructure in Africa, NgREN is at the forefront of a number of critical technology initiatives throughout the region. Juniper Networks is a major American manufacturer of networking equipment, including routers, Ethernet switches, and security products. The company's devices are already used to connect many of the world's top research institutions. With this solid background, Juniper is making an effort to grow its presence in the education sector globally.
Juniper met with NgREN to discuss phase II of the Africa Connect project, which will provide southern and eastern Africa with reliable, high-speed Internet capability to support the region's burgeoning research collaboration needs. Attendees also examined NgREN's role in peering with other research and education networks at the London Open Exchange. In addition, as a sign of its solidifying partnership with NgREN, Juniper pledged to provide further information regarding training in its proprietary operating system; academic use discounts; and access to support and products such as its Virtual Laboratory.