{"id":5659,"date":"2023-10-19T17:23:17","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T21:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/?p=5659"},"modified":"2023-10-19T17:41:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T21:41:01","slug":"newsletter-july-september-2017-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-4-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/?p=5659","title":{"rendered":"AmLight ExP Newsletter July-September 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><table id=\"templateContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table id=\"templateHeader\" border=\"0\" width=\"600\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"headerContainer\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"mcnImageBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnImageBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnImageBlockInner\" valign=\"top\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4899\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AmLightExP_newletter_banner-300x50.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AmLightExP_newletter_banner-200x33.png 200w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AmLightExP_newletter_banner-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AmLightExP_newletter_banner-400x67.png 400w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AmLightExP_newletter_banner-600x100.png 600w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AmLightExP_newletter_banner-768x128.png 768w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AmLightExP_newletter_banner-800x133.png 800w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AmLightExP_newletter_banner-1024x171.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AmLightExP_newletter_banner.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"mcnTextBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>AmLight ExP Newsletter July-September 2023<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/?p=5628\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Scalable Solution to Detect Microbursts and DDoS Detection \/ Mitigation @ AmLight<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/?p=5635\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kytos-ng at AmLight: the new generation of SDN orchestrator<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/?p=5649\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supercomputing fever! SC23<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsst.org\/news\/digest\/26sept2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Rubin Auxiliary Telescope (AuxTel)\u00a0recently outfitted with several new hardware components<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/redreuna\/docs\/red_en_accion_50?fr=sNDAzMzYyNzY1MDg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">REUNA installs the highest node in the world, at more than 5,000 meters altitude<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/access-ci.org\/a-memorable-summer-for-step-interns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Memorable Summer for ACCESS Step Interns<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tical2023.redclara.net\/index.php\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Save the date! TICAL Conference is coming to Panama in November<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-overflow:visible;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><table class=\"mcnDividerBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnDividerBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnDividerBlockInner\">\n<table class=\"mcnDividerContent\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg\" alt=\"AmLight\" width=\"600\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder.jpg 431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"mcnTextBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnTextBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnTextBlockInner\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/?p=5628\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5663\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/I2_TechEx23.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/I2_TechEx23-200x89.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/I2_TechEx23-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/I2_TechEx23-400x177.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/I2_TechEx23-600x266.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/I2_TechEx23-768x341.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/I2_TechEx23-800x355.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/I2_TechEx23-1024x454.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/I2_TechEx23-1200x532.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/I2_TechEx23-1536x681.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/I2_TechEx23.jpg 2043w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><strong>A Scalable Solution to Detect Microbursts and DDoS Detection \/ Mitigation @ AmLight<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><em>September 18-22, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The 2023 Internet2 Technology Exchange witnessed global leaders shaping the future of the R&amp;E community, with TechEX23 featuring expert-led sessions covering Advanced networking, Cloud technology, Federated trust, identity, and access management, Information security, and Research engagement and innovation. Jeronimo Bezerra and Renata Frez shared updates on AmLight infrastructure. Discover the scalable solution revolutionizing microburst detection using Intel Tofino ASIC and P4, and explore AmLight&#8217;s Multi-Tier DDoS Detection\/Mitigation Model, safeguarding connectivity against cyber threats &#8230;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/?p=5628\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"mcnDividerBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnDividerBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnDividerBlockInner\">\n<table class=\"mcnDividerContent\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg\" alt=\"AmLight\" width=\"600\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder.jpg 431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/?p=5635\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WRT.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WRT-200x102.png 200w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WRT-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WRT-400x203.png 400w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WRT-540x272.png 540w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WRT-600x305.png 600w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WRT-768x391.png 768w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WRT-800x407.png 800w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WRT.png 936w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a>Kytos-ng at AmLight: the new generation of SDN orchestrator<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><em>September 18-19, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n<p>During September 18th and 19th, 2023, the XIV PoP-BA Network Technologies Workshop warmly welcomed attendees for an engaging in-person meeting. This exclusive event was thoughtfully curated for ICT area managers and technical teams, hailing from key educational and research institutions in Bahia, both public and private. This included PoP-BA clients, RNP system subscribers in Bahia, and members of the Remessa network. It offered an exceptional occasion to enrich knowledge and foster valuable connections within the vibrant ICT community. Italo Valcy da Silva Brito presented the latest updates on the Kytos-ng release &#8220;Kytos-ng at AmLight: the new generation of SDN orchestrator&#8221; &#8230;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/?p=5635\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<table class=\"mcnDividerBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnDividerBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnDividerBlockInner\">\n<table class=\"mcnDividerContent\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg\" alt=\"AmLight\" width=\"600\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder.jpg 431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"mcnTextContentContainer\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/?p=5649\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/SC23.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"89\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/SC23-200x71.png 200w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/SC23-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/SC23-400x143.png 400w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/SC23-600x214.png 600w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/SC23-768x274.png 768w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/SC23-800x286.png 800w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/SC23.png 804w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a>Supercomputing fever! SC23<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Upcoming<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Network Research Exhibition (NRE) at SC serves as a platform for showcasing the latest innovations in networking, computing, storage, and analysis. AmLight plays a pivotal role in hosting Network Research Exhibitions, contributing to high-performance showcases for Research and Educational Networks (RENs). Two featured demonstrations include AmLight 2.0: Flexible control, deep visibility, and programmability @ Tbps! and Turbocharging 100G Link: A High-Speed Data Filling Demo from South Africa to Denver! These demonstrations highlight AmLight&#8217;s hybrid network approach, utilizing optical spectrum and leased capacity to establish a reliable infrastructure. The showcase also introduces AmLight&#8217;s custom Software-Defined Networking (SDN) fabric, enabling experimentation with P4 and flexible forwarding pipelines. Additional NREs are supported over the AmLight infrastructure\u00a0 &#8230;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/?p=5649\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"mcnDividerBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnDividerBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnDividerBlockInner\">\n<table class=\"mcnDividerContent\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg\" alt=\"AmLight\" width=\"600\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder.jpg 431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div id=\"attachment_5667\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsst.org\/news\/digest\/26sept2023\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5667\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/VeraRubinObservatory.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/VeraRubinObservatory-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/VeraRubinObservatory-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/VeraRubinObservatory-400x224.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/VeraRubinObservatory.jpg 536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5667\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rubin Observatory Logo<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><strong>The Rubin Auxiliary Telescope (AuxTel)\u00a0recently outfitted with several new hardware components<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><em>September 26, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Rubin Auxiliary Telescope (AuxTel) was recently outfitted with several new hardware components, which the AuxTel team has been testing in observing runs. One component is a mask for spectroscopy, which helps limit sky background and the impact of field stars in the spectrum, making analysis easier and more precise. Another addition is a specific device for flat-fielding for spectroscopy, and a third is a new hologram which is almost identical to the one currently in use &#8211; after being tested on sky, this hologram will be kept on the summit as a spare &#8230;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsst.org\/news\/digest\/26sept2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<table class=\"mcnDividerBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnDividerBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnDividerBlockInner\">\n<table class=\"mcnDividerContent\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg\" alt=\"AmLight\" width=\"600\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder.jpg 431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/redreuna\/docs\/red_en_accion_50?fr=sNDAzMzYyNzY1MDg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/REUNA.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/REUNA-200x260.png 200w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/REUNA-231x300.png 231w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/REUNA-400x519.png 400w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/REUNA-600x779.png 600w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/REUNA-768x997.png 768w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/REUNA-789x1024.png 789w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/REUNA-800x1039.png 800w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/REUNA.png 902w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>REUNA installs the highest node in the world, at more than 5,000 meters altitude<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><em>July 2023<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The establishment of this Point of Presence (PoP) signifies a significant milestone, marking the first instance where a node within a National Research and Education Network is operational at an altitude surpassing 5,000 meters above sea level. Its primary objective is to interconnect approximately twelve astronomical projects, strategically located near ALMA. These projects represent the scientific interests of countries spanning Asia, Europe, North and South America. The PoP will integrate seamlessly with the REUNA high-speed network, enabling the near real-time transmission of generated data to any part of the world as needed. Moreover, the robust and low-latency connectivity provided by this PoP will empower these research centers to operate their instruments remotely, optimizing resource utilization and ensuring uninterrupted functionality, even in the face of extreme geographical and environmental conditions &#8230;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/redreuna\/docs\/red_en_accion_50?fr=sNDAzMzYyNzY1MDg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More on Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n<table class=\"mcnDividerBlock\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnDividerBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnDividerBlockInner\">\n<table class=\"mcnDividerContent\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg\" alt=\"AmLight\" width=\"600\" height=\"24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder-300x12.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dvder.jpg 431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/access-ci.org\/a-memorable-summer-for-step-interns\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5661 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ACCESS.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"72\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ACCESS-200x58.png 200w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ACCESS-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ACCESS-400x116.png 400w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ACCESS-600x174.png 600w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ACCESS-768x223.png 768w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ACCESS-800x232.png 800w, https:\/\/www.amlight.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ACCESS.png 904w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a>A Memorable Summer for ACCESS Step Interns<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mc-toc-title\"><em>August 2023<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Florida International University (FIU) hosted a two-week Advanced Cyberinfrastructure Coordination Ecosystem: Services &amp; Support (ACCESS) STEP-1 workshop for students from various universities during May 2023. This summer, ACCESS spent time with some of these students during their STEP-2 paid internship and accompanied them on the tour of NCSA\u2019s National Petascale Computing Facility to learn more about the field of high-performance computing. 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