TENET (network)
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The Tertiary Education and Research Network (TENET) is a wide area network
connecting various educational and research institutes in South Africa
.
In South Africa the network connect to the South African National Research Network (SANReN)
, Telkom and Neotel
networks.
For international access the network provides a 10 Gbps link to Europe over the SEACOM cable.
TENET was connected to GÉANT
in October 2004.
Wide area network
A wide area network is a telecommunication network that covers a broad area . Business and government entities utilize WANs to relay data among employees, clients, buyers, and suppliers from various geographical locations...
connecting various educational and research institutes in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
.
In South Africa the network connect to the South African National Research Network (SANReN)
SANReN
SANReN is a project to create a new National Research and Education Network in South Africa. However, unlike most other NRENs, SANReN will provide its clients with both connectivity to the world's research networks as well as commodity Internet access.In 2005, the South African Department of...
, Telkom and Neotel
Neotel
Neotel Ltd., previously SNO Telecommunications, is the second national operator for fixed line telecommunication services in South Africa. It was unveiled on August 31, 2006 in Kyalami in northern Johannesburg...
networks.
For international access the network provides a 10 Gbps link to Europe over the SEACOM cable.
TENET was connected to GÉANT
GEANT
GÉANT is the main European multi-gigabit computer network for research and education purposes...
in October 2004.