Information and communications

National research cyberinfrastructure to be implemented The South African National Research Network (SANReN), a major research infrastructure initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), is commencing with its national implementation phase after detailed planning and subsequent proof of concept phases.

Accolades for Meraka Institute researchers Recent media reports have confirmed recognition by roleplayers in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector for contributions by the Meraka Institute's Dr Ntsika Msimang and Nhlanhla Mabaso.

Computer Olympiad finalists get a taste of high performance computing The Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC) in Cape Town hosted a visit recently by the finalists of the Computer Olympiad competition.