Common NREN Information Model 2013
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Updated: 26 June 2013 at 09:34

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F1. Full name of the organisation (in English)
Foundation for National Scientific Computing
F2. Full name of the organisation in the national language(s)
Fundação para a Computação Científica Nacional
F3. Abbreviation in English (if applicable)
FCCN
F4. Abbreviation in the national language(s)
FCCN
F5. Visiting address
Avenida do Brasil, 101 Street

1700-066 LISBOA City/postal code
F6. Postal address (if different from above)
FCCN, Apartado 50435 Street

1708-001 Lisboa City/postal code
F7. Country
Portugal
F8. Fax
+351 21 847 21 67
F9. Phone
+351 21 844 01 00
F10. General e-mail address
secretaria@fccn.pt
F11. Website
http://www.fccn.pt
F12. Year the first research network operations started
1990
F13. Year in which research networking was started as a dedicated organisational unit
1990
F14. Year in which the NREN was founded in its current form
1987
F15. URL to a short description of the history of the organisation
http://www.fccn.pt
F16. Form of organisation
(x)Separate legal entity of its own
( )Not a legal entity of its own, but part of a larger organisation
( )Not a separate legal entity and also not part of a larger organisation
F17. Name of the parent organisation (in English):
FCT - Foundation for Science and Technology
F18. What is the formal relationship between the NREN and the government?
( )We are a government agency or part of a ministry
( )The Government appoints at least half of the members of our Governing body
(x)There is an indirect relationship (for example if at least half the members of your Governing body are appointed by research and education institutions that in itself are (largely) government-funded)
( )No formal relationship
( )Other, please explain below
F19. Brief description of the governing structure of the NREN
(in terms of members, governing body, decision making process, etc.)
The activity plan and budget for each year is prepared by the Executive Board and approved by a General Board.
The daily operation is managed by the Executive Board.
F20. URL to a description of the governing structure
http://www.fccn.pt/en/fccn/what-is-fccn/corporate-bodies/
F21. Does the NREN have a Connection Policy on its website?
(x)Yes ( )No
F22. URL
http://www.fccn.pt/en/academic-network/the-science-technology-and-society-network/terms-of-use/
F23. Does the NREN have an Acceptable Use Policy?
(x)Yes ( )No
F24. URL to the AUP:
http://www.fccn.pt/en/academic-network/the-science-technology-and-society-network/aup/
F25. Has the AUP been changed in the last year?
( )Yes (x)No
F26. Brief summary of how it has changed
F27. Does the NREN request its connected sites to sign Terms and Conditions in addition to the CP and AUP?
(x)Yes ( )No
F28. Does the NREN have an environmental policy for efficient use of power, recycling etc.?
(x)Yes ( )No
F29. URL
The general ideas of the security policy has been approved by the Board of Directors , however, still awaits for a detailed approval
F30. Has the NREN carried out a greenhouse gas audit, or does it plan to do so?
( )Yes (x)No ( )Planned
F31. Period covered by the audit
F32. Total amount of greenhouse gas emissions in tons of CO2 equivalent
F33. Short description of major changes that occurred in the organisation and/or services during the past year or that are foreseen for the coming year (structural changes, changes in the NREN mandate or remit, major technology upgrades, changes in the user base, etc.)
By the end of 2012 the government decided to integrate FCCN in another larger institution, named FCT - Foundation for Science and Technology. This integration will happen during 2013.
F34. Feedback, both regarding the Compendium 2012 and this questionnaire.
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Common NREN Information Model 2013 Basic Information

Common NREN Information Model 2013
Basic Information