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eduroam companion App for iPhone and iPad

eduroam companion App for iPhone and iPad

eduroam users can now more easily locate eduroam-enabled sites thanks to a new app for the iPhone and iPad. The app ‘eduroam companion’ helps users to locate their nearest eduroam point by visualising the central database of eduroam-enabled facilities on a map and provides information that the user will need in order to connect to [...]

JANET(UK) recognised for Training Excellence

JANET(UK) recognised for Training Excellence

JANET(UK) has been awarded Learning and Development Provider Accreditation by the prestigious IITT for its range of training courses. Described as ‘entirely worthy’ of the accreditation by the IITT, the award demonstrates JANET(UK)’s commitment to maintain the highest of industry training standards and continually develop courses to meet customer needs. The IITT is the leading [...]

JANET 3G data service goes live!

JANET 3G data service goes live!

Following a successful launch in April this year, JANET 3G has now gone live! From 22nd July eduroam enabled education and research organisations can access this new high capacity data service from a dedicated on-line portal.

Network access on the move with new JANET 3G data service

Network access on the move with new JANET 3G data service

Learning and research on the move has just become much easier as JANET(UK) is pleased to announce the launch of its new high capacity data service for education institutions and research organisations, JANET 3G.

Factor 5 “See over the horizon”

Factor 5 “See over the horizon”

Of course, if this could be done 100% accurately then most of us would now be occupied with our favourite pastime 365 days a year! Just because this is challenging, however, it is no excuse for not trying.

Market investigation for Janet6 begins

Market investigation for Janet6 begins

03 November 2011

The first phase of research for the next generation of the Janet backbone is now underway.  A preliminary market investigation has begun to explore how suppliers respond to the requirements for the new Janet backbone network – the project to do this is called Janet6.

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New Director joins the Janet Board

02 November 2011

Janet is delighted to announce the appointment of Brent Dempster to the Janet Board of Management as a non-executive Director.

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JANET(UK) recognised for Training Excellence

JANET(UK) recognised for Training Excellence

16 September 2011

JANET(UK) has been awarded Learning and Development Provider Accreditation by the prestigious IITT for its range of training courses. Described as ‘entirely worthy’ of the accreditation by the IITT, the award demonstrates JANET(UK)’s commitment to maintain the highest of industry training standards and continually develop courses to meet customer needs. The IITT is the leading [...]

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Super-hi vision showcased for 2012 Games

Super-hi vision showcased for 2012 Games

14 September 2011

Pioneering technology which delivers pictures 16 times sharper than standard High Definition (HD), powered by JANET and international advanced research networks, has been demonstrated this month at the IBC broadcast show in Amsterdam. The Super Hi-Vision (SHV) project, originally developed by NHK in Japan, showed pictures transmitted from the BBC in London across JANET, GÉANT [...]

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JANET Certificate Service extends benefits to Schools

JANET Certificate Service extends benefits to Schools

14 September 2011

Schools are now able to enjoy cost savings and enhanced online security as the benefits of JANET Certificate Service are extended to local and unitary authorities. SSL certificates for schools, which normally cost £90 or more, are currently available FREE to the JANET community, with local authorities and RBCs now able to make certificate requests [...]

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JANET(UK) welcomes review

JANET(UK) welcomes review

27 July 2011

Following HEFCE’s review of JISC, carried out by Sir Alan Wilson in February this year, JANET(UK) welcomes the recommendation to review JISC’s portfolio of services.

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JANET 3G data service goes live!

JANET 3G data service goes live!

27 July 2011

Following a successful launch in April this year, JANET 3G has now gone live! From 22nd July eduroam enabled education and research organisations can access this new high capacity data service from a dedicated on-line portal.

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JANET txt now available through Microsoft Outlook

JANET txt now available through Microsoft Outlook

26 July 2011

PageOne Communications, who manage the JANET txt service, today announced the launch of its new SMS service for Microsoft Outlook, available to JANET txt customers. PageOne’s Outlook SMS service provides a seamless method of sending and receiving SMS messages directly from Microsoft Outlook email software. Developed specifically for the education community, JANET txt is a low [...]

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Cost savings and online security for Local Authorities

Cost savings and online security for Local Authorities

14 July 2011

Local or Unitary Authorities can now benefit from a range of server certificates, issued by one of the world’s largest certification authorities: Comodo CA, through JANET Certificate Service,

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Marshall’s 5 Factors

Marshall’s 5 Factors

08 July 2011

At the UCISA Conference in March, JANET(UK) CEO Tim Marshall, gave a speech on the 5 key factors that he considers important in facing up to the challenges that lie ahead. 

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