Verein zur Förderung eines Deutschen Forschungsnetzes e. V.

The DFN-Verein, founded in 1984, is a central player in the German science network. Its main task is to operate and further develop the communication infrastructure for science. With a comprehensive network of 10,250 kilometers of fiber optic, the DFN-Verein connects universities, non-university research institutions, and research-related businesses at around 850 locations across Germany[3].

• DFN-Internet: Provides comprehensive internet access for scientific institutions.
• DFN-Conf: A service for video, audio, and web conferences, specifically tailored to the needs of research and teaching[2].
• DFN-Scheduler: A tool for coordinating appointments and creating booking lists[4].
• DFN-CERT: Offers consulting and services for internet security[5].

The DFN-Verein is a non-profit organization committed to promoting research and education through efficient communication infrastructure. It brings together the expertise and experiences of its members to make them available[1].

The DFN-Verein places great importance on the continuous improvement of its services and infrastructures. Currently, it is working on enhancing the performance of the DFN-Internet service to meet the growing demands of science[3]. Additionally, the association emphasizes the importance of data protection and data minimization in its services[4].

The DFN-Verein is an important partner for the scientific community in Germany and significantly contributes to the promotion of research and innovation.

• 1 - https://www.dfn.de/en/dfn-verein/
• 2 - https://www.conf.dfn.de
• 3 - https://www.dfn.de
• 4 - https://terminplaner6.dfn.de/de/termino-faq
• 5 - https://www.dfn-cert.de