Established in 1989, Australia's Academic and Research Network (AARNet) stands as the pioneer of the Internet in the country, earning widespread recognition as the architect, builder, and operator of a world-class network infrastructure dedicated to research and education. Serving as Australia's National Research and Education Network (NREN), AARNet establishes connections for over one million users, including researchers, faculty, staff, and students across various institutions in the country.
AARNet plays a pivotal role in supporting education and research spanning a diverse array of disciplines, such as high energy physics, climate science, genomics, radio astronomy, and the arts. Nationally, the network interconnects Australian universities, the CSIRO, and other organizations aligned with a research and education mission. This extends beyond traditional academia to include hospitals, vocational training providers, schools, and museums. Internationally, AARNet acts as a vital link, connecting the Australian Research and Education (R&E) community to the global stage while consistently developing new capabilities and partnerships to facilitate seamless data access and transfer.
In addition to its core networking functions, AARNet provides a suite of supporting applications to its customers, including network and collaboration services such as CloudStor and Zoom, which contribute to innovation in the delivery of research and education.
AARNet prides itself on being an organization of innovators, doers, and courageous thinkers. Unconstrained by traditional products and solutions, the team at AARNet constantly strives to build solutions that anticipate the future needs of their customers. The organization invites individuals with imagination, foresight, and drive to join their team and actively contribute to shaping the future of research and education.