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AARNet research community

How AARNet is helping to advance research and innovation

The unique research infrastructure that AARNet provides interconnects researchers, data-intensive resources such as telescopes, data storage and computational facilities, as well as the global research community. Helping researchers make the most of our powerful network and services to achieve their project goals is at the heart of what we do.

Our solutions helping Australian researchers make an impact

Globus

A Globus data management service subscription through AARNet provides a robust and security-conscious solution for transferring large-scale research data between instruments, labs, storage and computing facilities.

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FileSender

FileSender can be used to send files of any size, quickly and securely. The sender has full control over who receives and can access the files and for which period of time.

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Private circuits and gateways

Fast, reliable and scalable connectivity solutions for interconnecting your campuses, facilities and data centres. We offer cost-effective dark fibre, wavelength and ethernet solutions across metropolitan, regional and interstate distances.

National and international collaborations

We are strongly focused on collaborating with academia, technologists and our research network partners worldwide to develop infrastructure services that meet the specialised needs of researchers.

Education and Training

Quickly get up and running with our tools and learn how to integrate them into your research workflows. Our trainers also offer webinars and train-the-trainer online workshops.

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The AARNet network enabling research and discovery

National network

Our national network spans the continent and covers all capital cities. The reach of our network extends to rural, regional and remote locations to help empower all Australian researchers.

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International network

Our international network provides links to the research and education communities in Europe, North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Middle East, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific.

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Empowering researchers with secure, connected collaboration

AARNet Internet

Dedicated optical fibre directly to your institution or organisation. Fast, reliable and scalable internet access to support all your research, education and business-critical applications. AARNet internet connections are typically 1, 10 or 100Gbps.

Cloud Connect

Fast, reliable and secure direct private networks connect your organisation or institution to public cloud providers, including AWS, Azure and Google Cloud.

eduroam

eduroam is a secure global roaming wireless network service for the research and education sector. eduroam hotspots are available at thousands of locations across Australia and worldwide.

Zoom Meetings, Rooms, Phone, and Events

The easy, reliable virtual classroom and meeting solution. Zoom provides seamless, high-definition video and web meetings for up to 300 participants to join, share and record content across all devices.

Security Operations Centre (SOC)

Get the help you need without having to hire in-house specialists. The AARNet Security Operations Centre (SOC) provides Australian universities with all the capabilities they need to detect and manage cyber security incidents.

CrowdStrike Falcon Complete

For research institutions seeking a fully managed MDR solution, CrowdStrike Falcon Complete, delivered by AARNet, combines advanced antivirus, EDR, and 24/7 expert monitoring to rapidly detect and respond to threats.

DDoS Protection

AARNet’s DDoS Protection solution helps organisations manage DDoS attacks and the risk of disruption at critical times, such as during exams and NAPLAN testing.

Early Warning System

Opt in to have a handful of your key online services such as websites and learning management systems monitored 24/7 by AARNet for issues affecting performance so that you can respond quickly. This service is free of charge.