Across Europe over 50 million users at more than 10,000 organisations within the research and education sector are interconnected through the pan-European Research and Education (R&E) Network GÉANT . Linking National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) at speed up to 500Gbps GÉANT provides the environment for a truly global exchange of ideas and knowledge. Co-funded by the European Commission, GÉANT also reaches 65 countries beyond Europe, putting itself at the heart of the global research village.