Company Research Report: SURF
Company Overview
Name
SURF
Mission of the Company
SURF's mission is to innovate ICT in education and research by providing the best possible digital services, collaborating on complex innovation challenges, and developing and sharing knowledge.
Foundation Details
- Founded by: [No information provided]
- Founded in: [No information provided]
Key People
- Key People: [No information provided]
Headquarters
- Location: The Netherlands
Number of Employees
Number of Employees: [No information provided]
Revenue
Revenue: [No information provided]
Notable Characteristics
SURF is known for being the ICT cooperative of Dutch education and research institutions. The organization is owned by its members, who collaborate to develop or procure ICT services, address complex innovation questions, and share knowledge.
Products
Offered Products
edu.nl
Description: Unique identifier service for education
Key Features:
- Centralized identity management for education
eduID
Description: Single digital identity for lifelong learning
Key Features:
- Supports easy and secure access to educational resources
SURF Research Access Management
Description: Tools for managing research access
Key Features:
- Facilitates secure access to research data
SURFconext
Description: Identity federation service
Key Features:
- Single Sign-On (SSO) for educational services
SURFsecureID
Description: Two-factor authentication
Key Features:
- Enhances security for access to services
eduVPN
Description: Secure VPN for education
Key Features:
- Enables secure internet access for students and staff
SURFcumulus
Description: Cloud service procurement
Key Features:
- Bundles various cloud services for educational institutions
Research Drive
Description: Storage solution for research data
Key Features:
- Secure and collaborative data storage
Snellius
Description: The national supercomputer
Key Features:
- High-performance computing for complex research tasks
NetherLight
Description: Optical network for advanced research
Key Features:
- High-speed connectivity for research data transfer
Publinova
Description: Platform for open-access research publications
Key Features:
- Supports the publishing and sharing of research outputs
Recent Developments
Recent Developments in the Company
- Partnership with Nomios: In August 2024, SURF entered into a collaboration with network supplier Nomios to enable a more flexible and innovative network. This partnership allows for the procurement of network equipment from various suppliers, enhancing network capabilities.
New Products Launched
- GPU Expansion of Snellius: On July 11, 2024, SURF announced an enhancement to the Snellius supercomputer, which now features increased GPU capacity. This expansion boosts the supercomputer's performance to facilitate faster data processing for Dutch researchers.
New Features Added to Existing Products
- Updates in Snellius: The GPU expansion of Snellius supercomputer represents a significant upgrade aimed at accelerating data processing capabilities.
New Partnerships
- Collaboration with Nomios: This new partnership aims to innovate and enhance network equipment and infrastructure, providing flexibility in procurement and operations.
Summary
SURF continues to play a pivotal role in enhancing ICT services and promoting innovation within Dutch educational and research institutions. Their recent developments with Nomios, coupled with the enhancements to the Snellius supercomputer, highlight their commitment to providing advanced technological solutions. Through services like eduID, SURFconext, and the expanded capabilities of Snellius, SURF supports secure and efficient access to educational resources and research data.