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AmLight Putting AI to Work in Network Operations

Upcoming: October 16, 2026

Join the CI Lunch and Learn Community on October 16 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET for our next CI Engineering Lunch & Learn as we explore OpsSteward.ai, an AI-powered assistant in development for AmLight. Discover how combining network topology, graph databases, operational history, and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) provides AI with the context needed to help network engineers correlate events, validate changes, analyze service dependencies, and draft maintenance procedures—all while keeping human expertise firmly in control of decisions. No prior AI or machine learning experience is required, and the session is free to attend with no registration needed. Learn more and join the session via the ESnet CI Engineering Lunch & Learn Series

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SC26 Network Research Exhibition to Showcase Next-Gen High-Speed Networking Innovations

Upcoming

The Network Research Exhibition (NRE) at SC26 in Chicago will showcase cutting-edge demonstrations in advanced networking, emerging hardware, and high-throughput protocols powered by SCinet. Bringing together researchers, computer scientists, and network engineers from around the globe, NRE serves as a live testbed to validate data-intensive scientific applications and display breakthrough technologies that push the boundaries of high-performance international networking. Highlighting this global reach, AmLight Next Frontier is ready to support NRE demonstrations with robust, high-speed network connectivity linking SC26 directly to Latin America and Africa … Read More

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ESnet Releases TerraNova Open-Source Network Mapping Tool

July, 2026

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) has released TerraNova, an open-source mapping and visualization suite designed to automate accurate, real-time network diagrams. Available on GitHub, TerraNova enables network engineers to generate auto-refreshing maps in various formats from a single data source, making complex infrastructure easily understandable for operational planning, customer portals, and stakeholder communications … Read More

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REUNA presents the key milestones of 2025

July 20, 2026

Chile’s National Research and Education Network (REUNA) has published its 2025 Corporate Report, showcasing major advancements in digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and academic collaboration. Highlights include strategic milestones such as the Patagonia Project, participation in SCAI-Lab, and the expansion of CSIRT.REUNA to support universities, research centers, and astronomical observatories. Read the full report to see how REUNA continues to strengthen the region’s connected scientific and educational ecosystem … Read More

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RedCLARA 2025 Annual Report: A year in which cooperation built the future

August 3, 2026

RedCLARA has published its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a landmark year of digital transformation, infrastructure expansion, and regional cooperation across Latin America and the Caribbean. Key milestones include progress on the BELLA II connectivity initiative, launching advanced testbeds in HPC and AI, bolstering cybersecurity capabilities, and securing strategic open science agreements with partners like OpenAIRE and LA Referencia. Read the full report to see how RedCLARA is driving digital cooperation into its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan … Read More

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RNP brings science, digital education, and strategic debates to SBPC 2026

August 3, 2026

Brazil’s National Education and Research Network (RNP) participated in the 78th Brazilian Society for the Advancement of Science (SBPC) Annual Meeting in Niterói, bringing interactive digital education and strategic discussions to the national event. Highlights included hands-on unplugged computing workshops for students and teachers in partnership with the Brazilian Computer Society, alongside expert panel sessions addressing data centers, cybersecurity, open science, digital sovereignty, and promoting female participation in technology … Read More

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South Africa Boosts SKA Funding Following Breakthrough Cosmic Discovery

July 4, 2026

South Africa has unlocked 3 billion rand over three years to expand its Square Kilometre Array (SKA) infrastructure following a record-breaking cosmic detection by the MeerKAT array. The massive funding boost will support scaling MeerKAT into the 197-dish SKA-Mid telescope, constructing specialized data processing centers, and deploying a high-speed dark fiber link to Cape Town to handle massive astronomical datasets … Read More

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Helsinki Declaration: a growing global alliance to support Earth Observation

June 10, 2026

Senior representatives from six global Regional Research and Education Networks signed the landmark Helsinki Declaration at TNC26 on June 10, 2026. With Asia-Pacific’s TEIN*CC joining existing partners ASREN, GÉANT, RedCLARA, UbuntuNet Alliance, and WACREN, the expanded global coalition aims to advance Earth Observation data exchange, improve high-speed research infrastructure, and expand open-access collaboration to tackle climate change and support the UN Sustainable Development Goals … Read More

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Celebrating 30 Years: The CENIC 2024–2026 Community Report is Here!

September 28, 2026

Commemorating its 30th anniversary year, the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) has published its 2024–2026 Community Report. Featuring an opening message from President & CEO Louis Fox, the report reflects on recent community milestones, including CalREN infrastructure upgrades, member accomplishments, governance and financial summaries, and highlights from the CENIC Biennial Conference 2026, while outlining strategic directions for the research and education network’s future. Alongside the report, CENIC has also premiered the first installments of its 30@30 Video Series, a collection celebrating three decades of community-driven innovation and network advancement. The full report and anniversary video series are now available online via CENIC’s digital publication channels … Read More | 30@30 video series

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UbuntuNet-Connect 2026 “Shaping Digital Horizons”

Upcoming

The UbuntuNet Alliance and the Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN) have officially opened the Call for Abstracts for UbuntuNet-Connect 2026, which will be held in Lilongwe, Malawi. Under the theme “Shaping Digital Horizons,” this premier annual conference invites researchers, engineers, and policymakers to submit original work and case studies across vital sub-themes including Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Open Science, and Digital Infrastructure. Submissions are open from March 23 to June 29, 2026, with a special emphasis this year on amplifying new voices by prioritizing first-time presenters. This flagship event remains a critical platform for advancing the future of research and education networks (RENs) throughout Eastern and Southern Africa  … Read More

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AmLight Next Frontier is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) award OAC #2537489, #1451018 and #2029283. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in AmLight ExP materials are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.