RNP

About

RNP (Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa) is Brazil’s national academic and research network, delivering secure, high‑capacity internet connectivity and related IT services to universities, research agencies, teaching hospitals, cultural institutions, and technology hubs. Serving over 4 million students, educators, and researchers, RNP operates a nationwide fiber‑optic backbone that links every Brazilian state and connects to international research networks across Latin America, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Managed as a social organization under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and supported by the ministries of Education, Communications, Culture, Health, and Defense, RNP’s core offerings include network operations, advanced information‑technology services, and support for education, research, and innovation projects. Its value proposition centers on reliable, high‑performance connectivity, collaborative infrastructure, and a pioneering approach that enables Brazil’s academic and scientific communities to advance knowledge and drive innovation.