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Developed by Internet2 in partnership with New York University, Duke University, the University of Chicago and Florida International University, the new facility promises advanced network and computing services, as well as applications, for research and education. It also adds to the regional network hub serving Asia-Pacific locations operated by Internet2 partner SingAREN, and serves as a connection point for Internet2’s advanced video services.

Expanding the research and education sector’s highly advanced networking capabilities to include cost-sharing of space and equipment hosting facilities offers participating campuses numerous benefits, including a regionalized global data center, local support and monitoring, enhanced and shared network infrastructure, high-definition video conferencing and NET+ applications offered globally by Internet2.

The Internet2-operated facility is located at the Tata Communications Exchange in Singapore, near the crossroads of many of the world’s trans-global fiber-optic connections.  Through interconnections with leading partners like SingAREN, Transpac, Gloriad, TIEN3, CSTnet and CERNET, Internet2 members will enjoy a secure common facility that is deeply woven in to the fabric of global R&E collaborators. The facility is also available for expansion to support additional Internet2 member institutions.

“Leading universities have expanded globally to fulfill their academic and research missions,” said Rob Vietzke, Internet2 vice president, Network Services. “Through collaborations like our Singapore facility, Internet2 is enabling its members by developing and operating advanced global facilities and connections that support their missions. 

“Through this series of partnerships, students and faculty gain efficient access to the best infrastructure, services and security in a collaborative environment that encourages breakthrough research and education,” said Vietzke.