Words: Liana Jacinta Jaganathan, APAN General Manager and Shaan Sivagurunathan, Head of APAN Secretariat
The APAN Consortium, officially formed in June 1997 is aimed at advancing networking technologies and promoting high-performance broadband applications, fostering innovation and collaboration across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
A non-profit international alliance, APAN set out to create a human collaboration platform dedicated to the research and development of next-generation applications and services. At its core, APAN aims to provide an advanced environment tailored to the unique needs of the research and education community in the Asia-Pacific region. Beyond regional boundaries, APAN champions global collaboration, recognising the transformative power of shared knowledge and expertise.
As we reflect on APAN’s journey, it becomes evident that collaboration and innovation are fundamental to addressing the challenges facing NRENs and similar organizations. We encourage entities such as GÉANT and other NRENs to prioritise community engagement and capacity building within the research and education community. In striving to overcome the obstacles ahead, it is crucial to draw upon the lessons learned, emphasising the importance of collective effort and partnership. Together, let us collectively embrace the responsibility of shaping a more connected and collaborative future, one that empowers researchers, innovators, educators, students and industry to tackle the challenges of our time with determination and partnership.
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