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📢 Save the date! 🇧🇪 🇳🇱 🇱🇺 We’re pleased to share that Belnet, together with SURF and Restena, will organize the third edition of the Benelux Security & Privacy Meeting for the Education & Research sector. 📍 Hosted this year by Maastricht University 🗓️ 28–29 September 🔐 Dedicated to security and privacy professionals in education and research 🎤 All sessions in English This event will bring together DPOs, CISOs, privacy officers, security experts, and other professionals from across the Benelux region to exchange knowledge, experiences, and best practices around cybersecurity, privacy, and digital trust in higher education and research. More information about the programme will be shared soon, and registrations will open in mid-June. ✨ Looking forward to inspiring discussions and valuable networking opportunities! #CyberSecurity #Privacy #Education #Research #DPO #CISO #Benelux #Security #DataProtection

✨ Great to see BNIX - Belgian National Internet eXchange, part of Belnet, represented at the #EUROIX44 Forum in Vienna! These gatherings are an important opportunity for Internet Exchange operators to exchange knowledge, align on technical developments, and discuss the evolving needs of a more resilient and interconnected internet ecosystem. All of it continuing to be key priorities for both Belnet and BNIX - Belgian National Internet eXchange. We look forward to continuing this collaboration within the Euro-IX (European Internet Exchange Association) community and strengthening the role of IXPs in supporting an open and reliable internet in the years ahead. 🎉

📢 Belnet Community Day 2026 is getting closer! We’re excited to bring together the Belnet community once again for a day of inspiration, knowledge sharing, and meaningful connections across research, education, federal, and public institutions in Belgium. And this year, the stage could be yours 😎 ⚡ We are officially inviting our community to submit proposals for our Lightning Talks! Do you have: • an innovative project to showcase? • a useful experience to share? • insights on digital transformation, cybersecurity, connectivity, AI, cloud, or innovation? • a challenge your organisation tackled with an interesting outcome? Then we’d love to hear from you! Whether you are a member of our community, a researcher, student, IT professional, or a Belnet staff member, this is your opportunity to take the stage, share your ideas, and inspire others across the network. ✨ 👉 Send us your proposal here: https://lnkd.in/ex-zFsKg, and stay tuned, more details about the programme and submissions will be announced very soon! #BelnetCommunityDay #Belnet #Research #Education #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Cybersecurity #Networking

☁️ De cloud was nog nooit zo dichtbij.   Met de uitbreiding van zijn Private Cloud Connect-aanbod biedt Belnet voortaan een directe METRO-verbinding naar Azure Belgium Central, de nieuwe cloudregio van Microsoft in België. ⚡ Fysieke nabijheid ⚡ Betere performantie ⚡ Meer redundantie   Ontdek in de video hieronder wat dit concreet voor u betekent 👇 #Cloud #Azure #Belnet #Tech #Innovatie #België" 

Cette semaine, nous nous sommes réunis chez Belnet après le travail pour un moment convivial mêlant départ, arrivée et célébration. 🎵 Le tout dans une ambiance musicale, grâce au talent de nos collègues, qui a rendu ce moment encore plus chaleureux. Un beau mélange d’émotions pour remercier une collègue, accueillir un nouveau membre dans l’équipe sécurité et célébrer un anniversaire professionnel au sein de l’équipe engineering. 🎉 ________________ Deze week kwamen we na het werk samen bij Belnet voor een gezellig moment met afscheid, verwelkoming en viering. 🎵 Dit alles in een muzikale sfeer, dankzij het talent van onze collega’s, wat het moment nog aangenamer maakte. Een mooie mix van momenten: het bedanken van een collega, het verwelkomen van een nieuwe versterking in het securityteam en het vieren van een werkjubileum binnen het engineeringteam. 🎉

🌥️ Workshop Cloud Excellence in Belgian Higher Education & Research Cloud adoption unlocks flexibility and innovation; but without strong governance, it can quickly lead to rising costs and operational complexity. For higher education and research institutions, success means making intentional decisions, ensuring accountability, and building sustainable cloud practices. 📍 Join us for an in-person event at the Microsoft offices in Zaventem, where leaders and practitioners from across Belgium’s academic and research landscape will explore how to build robust and responsible cloud management foundations for Microsoft Azure. 💡 Key topics include: - Cloud governance and financial management (FinOps) - Choosing the right architecture model: on-premises, hybrid, or cloud-first - Best practices for Azure procurement - Monitoring and deployment patterns that balance performance, cost, and scalability 🎤 Featuring insights from Belnet, Inetum, and Microsoft, participants will gain practical guidance on how to build sustainable cloud management practices in the academic sector. 🎁 Bonus: The first 10 registered institutions will receive a copy of Cloud FinOps: Collaborative, Real-Time Cloud Financial Management by J.R. Storment and Mike Fuller (O’Reilly). A must-attend event for cloud leaders and practitioners shaping the future of digital research and education infrastructure. #Cloud #Azure #FinOps #HigherEducation #Research #CloudGovernance #Belgium #MicrosoftAzure Register here: https://lnkd.in/eZFnaiTb

#EGI2026 is just around the corner! This is the place to be for engaging discussions on innovation and connecting with colleagues from across Europe in science and computing. 💻 We’re especially thrilled that this year’s edition will take place in the beautiful city of Ghent, one of Belgium’s most charming destinations. ✨ Our Belnet colleagues will also be there and are looking forward to meeting peers, exchanging ideas, and connecting with many of you. 🎯 The tickets are now available grab yours quickly and see you there on the 21th of September !  🔗 https://conference.egi.eu/

Onze collega Henri blikt in een blogartikel terug op het onderhoudswerk van onze backbones.   🦸♂️ Werk dat onze teams tot echte “helden achter de schermen” maakt, die in alle discretie ervoor zorgen dat elke wijziging aan ons netwerk zonder onderbreking of hinder voor onze gebruikers verloopt.   En dat vaak ’s nachts wanneer de meeste gebruikers slapen 😴 https://lnkd.in/evzcdSVM ______________ Notre collègue Henri est revenu, dans un article de blog, sur le travail de maintenance de nos backbones.   🦸 Un travail qui fait de nos équipes de véritables héros de l’ombre, œuvrant avec discrétion pour garantir que chaque évolution de notre réseau se déroule sans la moindre interruption de service ni le moindre désagrément pour nos membres.   Le tout, en grande partie, la nuit pendant que la majorité de nos utilisateurs dorment 😴 https://lnkd.in/eifHR3EH

BREAKING: The #EGI2026 Call for Contributions DEADLINE EXTENSION Take your opportunity to help build the programme in Ghent this September. EGI Foundation invite researchers, developers, and innovators from across Europe's research infrastructure community to submit their work. Our Belnet colleagues will be happy to meet you there! 🗓️ New Deadline: 20 April 2026 (23:59 CEST) Choose your format: Long talk (17' + 3' Q&A) Short talk (8' + 2' Q&A) Poster (A0 display + 1' presentation) Demonstration (max 30' + 1' pitch) 👉 Submit now: https://lnkd.in/dHpY9tm2 📌 Explore Call Topics on the Scientific Programme page.

📢 Do you have an idea, a project, or an experience to share? For the Belnet Community Day 2026, we are launching a call for Lightning Talks: short, impactful presentations (maximum 5 minutes) focused on one key idea. 🎯 All formats are welcome: ✔️ innovative concept ✔️project or use case ✔️quick demo ✔️experience feedback ✔️challenge or call for collaboration 📋 Topics can cover anything related to your collaboration with Belnet: connectivity, cloud, identity & federation, security, or projects made possible thanks to Belnet services. Want to learn more about the date, location, and how to apply? 🎥 Watch the video below to discover all the essential information and get started. Make your voice heard and inspire the community. 😎