FCCN, established in 1986, provides digital services and infrastructure for Portugal's academic and research communities. The organization operates the RCTS (Rede Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade), the national research and education network connecting universities, research institutions, and schools across the country. FCCN serves more than 600,000 students, researchers, and academics.
The organization's services span six technological pillars: connectivity, computing, collaboration, knowledge, security, and innovation. This encompasses high-speed internet connectivity, advanced computing resources, collaboration platforms, online learning systems (NAU), video publishing (Educast), secure file transfer (Filesender), and the B-ON online knowledge library. FCCN also operates PIX, Portugal's internet exchange point established in 1995, and hosts the eduroam roaming service for researchers and students.
FCCN contributes actively to international research networking through partnerships with GÉANT and other National Research and Education Networks worldwide. The organization is known for its commitment to open source software development and maintains a track record as a pioneer in national internet infrastructure initiatives.
