​Abu-Ghazaleh: New upgrade of ASREN link to GÉANT

Amman, September 2018

HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman of the Arab States Research and Education Network (ASREN) and Mr. Erik Huizer, CEO of GÉANT Association have signed an interconnection agreement to upgrade the existing link of ASREN to the GÉANT network at a capacity of 10 Gbps through the London Open Exchange. This upgrade will allow more capacity to access resources and facilities and is expected to enhance research collaborations among scientists in Europe, northern Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean.