The Lithuanian research and education network LITNET connect research, study and education institutions, provides state-of-the-art data communication and other innovative e-services to support international and inter-institutional collaboration for Lithuanian R&E community.
LITNET has been providing the most innovative and advanced digital data transmission services to the Lithuanian R&E community since 1991. LITNET is part of the global GÉANT infrastructure of research and study networks and provides its users with international connections to other countries’ academic networks, R&D&I infrastructures and other information resources, as well as to the global internet. This enables academia to quickly access global resources and information for their daily activities.
LITNET services reach more than 1000 institutions. Together with research and education institutions LITNET servicesare provided to secondary, primary schools and pre-schools, vocational training centres, non-formal education institutions, libraries, museums, and other public institutions.
The Lithuanian research and education network LITNET is a 5-year programme funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of Lithuania and implemented under joint venture agreement between five major universities, referred to as LITNET technical centres. Each technical centre is responsible for operation and development of the LITNET network nodes, also joint provision and development of e-services aimed to best serve requirements and needs of R&E institutions in Lithuania.
- Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania (“On the LITNET computer network of Lithuanian research and study institutions” Order No.V-436 of 16 March 2011)
- Description of LITNET structure and management procedure https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/TAIS.395349
- LITNET Council’s work regulations https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/TAIS.395349