A new unified branding and a new CEO make for exciting times for the GÉANT community

In this issue, GÉANT introduces its new CEO, Steve Cotter ans show how 80 million researchers, academics and students across Europe and China are set to benefit from a new 10Gbps research and education internet link, providing long-term direct and super-fast connectivity between the two regions. There are also 'opinion pieces' with two kicking off this new initiative: Mark Johnston discusses the challenges of keeping the network cost-effective and leading edge; and Michael Enrico gives his thoughts on software-defined networking.

CONNECT is available to view booklet style or you can download the PDF here. Printed copies are also available from marcomms@geant.org

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