The Science Information Network (SINET) is a Japanese academic backbone network for more than 800 universities and research institutions.
It connects many research facilities in such fields as seismology, space science, high-energy physics, nuclear fusion, computing science, and so on. It is now being used by over 2 million users and supports international research collaboration through international lines.
SINET5 began operations in April 2016, and it replaces the previous SINET4.
5 concepts of SINET5
- advanced infrastructure
- ultra high speed
- high reliability/robustness
- internationality
- multifunction/flexibility
