Here you can submit your proposal for a topic to be discussed with the NREN and educational community to address these questions:
- Why it is important for you?
- Why is it relevant for your NREN?
- Why should we discuss / collaborate about it internationally?
| Title / Topic | Pitch (150 words) | Name of submitter | Email of submitter |
|---|---|---|---|
| (example) | This issue is relevant for teachers, students, university deans and CIOs as well as the national NRENs. It is a future activity that will gain more importance in the future....e.t.c. | gyongyi.horvath@geant.org | |
| Stimulating the adoption of open standards | In higher education, ICT is used more and more for collaboration and communication purposes. But not every institution uses the same software. Interoperability allows for improved compatibility between different systems, and makes it easier to share data. Using standards enables data to be exchanged simply, securely and reliably, which benefits the quality of the exchange. It is also more economical and efficient to create and maintain a single interface and to avoid supplier dependence. Reaping the full benefits of standards requires a widespread adoption; applications can only be interfaced simply if as many parties as possible commit to the standards. As NRENs we can play an important role in stimulating the application of standards at suppliers, who work cross border. We can also play a joint role in promoting standards at institutions by promoting standards that are important for organizing future-proof education. | Jasmijn Wijn (SURFnet) & Wietze de Vries (SUNET) | |
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