The Works of DANTE - Issue 6

GÉANT2 in the News

This edition of The Works of DANTE features several stories which were distributed to the press, and which resulted in widespread coverage for GÉANT2 and the applications highlighted.

The “Singing Volcanoes” release was picked up BBC Online, The Discovery Channel and the New Scientist, and included interviews with project participants Prof Roberto Barbera and Dr Domenico Vicinanza.

The announcement of the new connection to India received coverage in a number of national Indian publications, including the Times of India Education Supplement.

Recent press articles on GÉANT2 can be found in the Media Centre at www.geant2.net/media

Multimedia products available to order

Two new multimedia products can now be ordered from the GÉANT2 website.

The GÉANT2 DVD provides a comprehensive overview of the project, and talks to network users, partners and the people behind the project. Watch the introductory video and order your copy at www.geant2.net/dvd

The GÉANT2 interactive guide to research networking provides an introduction to GÉANT2 and the technologies behind it. Its step-by-step learning approach makes understanding the internet easy. Users navigate their way through the demonstration at their own pace allowing them to fully grasp the concepts on display. Acting as a guide to GÉANT2’s network services it arms you with all the knowledge you need to understand the opportunities GÉANT2 offers European research. Go here for more information.