Photo of the awards for "20 years of GARR"
Photos for "20 years of GARR"
GARR Conference 2010 photogallery
Scientific Research
Scientific Research
Advanced network services for international research collaborations
The research community is a fundamental pillar of GARR network, with its high bandwidth and network service requirements.
GARR offers cutting-edge network services to researchers, regardless of their geographical location or international collaborations.
GARR develops innovative solutions and experiments with emerging technologies to meet the evolving needs of Big Science and smaller research groups. These tailored solutions often represent experimental innovations not yet available on the market. An example? The spectrum sharing feature available throughout the Italian territory, and beyond…
Benefits for the community
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Ultra-fast connectivity
High-performance connections and advanced technology to handle large volumes of data -
Global connections
International links for an interdisciplinary and borderless community -
Reliability and widespread coverage
Reliable connections across the Italian national territory to ensure constant accessibility -
Dedicated services
Access to a wide range of resources to meet every need
Services
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Network services
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IP addresses & DNS
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Domain names
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Security
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eduroam
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Digital identity
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Digital certificates
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Applications
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Webconference
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Live streaming & video
Success stories
Voices of the community
Interested in connecting to GARR network? Contact us to find out more
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University
University
A widespread network and advanced services for research and education
Digital infrastructures are crucial to ensure future-oriented quality education and create new knowledge. GARR provides ultra-fast connections and services to all Italian universities, fostering multidisciplinary research and international collaboration through the European network GÉANT.
GARR also offers a wide range of services such as network monitoring, cybersecurity tools, domain web hosting, video conferencing, live streaming, and many more.
Some examples? The federated service IDEM for digital identity management and eduroam for seamless access to Wi-Fi networks in Italy, Europe, and many parts of the world.
Benefits for the community
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Speed and extensive coverage
High-performance connections distributed throughout the national territory for consistently available access -
Global connections
International links for an interdisciplinary community -
Collaboration
Cross-pollination of ideas and ongoing exchange of expertise for a shared growth -
Dedicated services
Access to a wide range of resources to meet every need
Services
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Network services
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IP addresses & DNS
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Domain names
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Security
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eduroam
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Digital identity
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Digital certificates
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Applications
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Webconference
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Live streaming & video
Success stories
Voices of the community
Interested in connecting to GARR network? Contact us to find out more
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Biomedical Research
Biomedical Research
Network and cutting-edge technologies for excellence in medicine
The biomedical community has specific needs ranging from ultra-fast connectivity to the ability to securely share high-resolution images, to access to diagnostic archives and collaborative environments.
GARR, with an agreement from the Ministry of Health, has been connecting all the Research Hospitals (IRCCS) and the Experimental Zooprophylactic Institutes (IZS) since 2005.
GARR network provides technologically advanced solutions, thus facilitating research and collaboration at both national and international levels.
Benefits for the community
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Ultra-fast connectivity
High-performance connections and advanced technology for an ever-evolving world
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Global connections
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Security and reliability
Highly innovative solutions to ensure secure access and transfer of data -
Dedicated services
Access to a wide range of resources to meet every need
Services
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Network services
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IP addresses & DNS
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Domain names
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Security
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eduroam
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Digital identity
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Digital certificates
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Applications
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Webconference
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Live streaming & video
Success stories
Voices of the community
Interested in connecting to GARR network? Contact us to find out more
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Cultural Heritage
Cultural Heritage
A super-fast connection for cultural heritage
The cultural heritage community connected to GARR includes libraries, state archives, museums, superintendencies, central institutes of the Italian Ministry of Culture, and international cultural institutes, with landmarks such as the Colosseum in Rome, the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, and the archaeological site of Pompeii.
GARR network and services are key tools for sharing large amounts of data, for collaborating with universities and research centres at national and global levels, and for promoting cultural heritage.
An example of the long-standing collaboration between GARR and the community? The National Library System (SBN), the network of Italian libraries that has existed since the 1990s.
Benefits for the community
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Ultra-fast connectivity
High-performance connections and advanced technology for digitizing and enhancing cultural heritage -
Global connections
International links for an interdisciplinary community -
Collaboration
Cross-pollination of ideas and ongoing exchange of expertise for a shared growth -
Dedicated services
Access to a wide range of resources to meet every need
Services
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Network services
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IP addresses & DNS
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Domain names
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Security
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eduroam
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Digital identity
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Digital certificates
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Applications
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Webconference
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Live streaming & video
Success stories
Voices of the community
Interested in connecting to GARR network? Contact us to find out more
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Already connected to GARR network? Get in touch to explore further connections or additional services
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School
Schools
Ultrafast broadband to foster innovation in schools
Schools are constantly evolving, embracing innovative teaching methods that harness the potential of technology, both inside and outside the classroom. In support of this transformation, GARR provides ultrafast broadband connections for schools, offering the same cutting-edge technologies dedicated to research and higher education.
By joining GARR, schools become part of an interdisciplinary community that promotes knowledge sharing and enriches the educational experience with events and training opportunities for all.
GARR also offers exclusive services such as network monitoring, cybersecurity tools, domain web hosting, video conferencing, and live streaming.
Benefits for the community
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Ultra-fast connectivity
High-performance connections and advanced technology for an ever-evolving world -
Digital skills
Training and technical updates opportunities with ICT experts -
Collaboration
Cross-pollination of ideas and ongoing exchange of expertise for a shared growth -
Dedicated services
Access to a wide range of resources to meet every need
Services
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Network services
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IP addresses & DNS
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Domain names
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Security
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eduroam
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Digital identity
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Digital certificates
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Applications
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Webconference
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Live streaming & video
Success stories
Voices of the community
Interested in connecting to GARR network? Contact us to find out more
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Already connected to GARR network? Get in touch to explore further connections or additional services
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Music & Art
Performing Arts
Music and art: optical fibre for limitless creativity
Technology and art blend and generate new languages, expressions, and ways of transferring knowledge.
GARR participates in this change, enabling artists to interact in real-time, even over long distances, with ultra-fast and reliable connections.
The community includes departments of art, music, and performing arts from Italian universities, art academies, and music conservatories.
Some examples of innovation? The LoLa system developed with the Conservatory of Trieste and now widespread worldwide, has revolutionised distance music education by allowing real-time live musical performances with artists located thousands of kilometers away.
Benefits for the community
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Ultra-fast connectivity
High-performance connections and advanced technology for real-time events, music and artistic performances -
Global connections
International connections and collaborations to expand the boundaries of artistic research -
Collaboration
Cross-pollination of ideas and ongoing exchange of expertise for a shared growth -
Dedicated services
Access to a wide range of resources to meet every need
Services
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Network services
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IP addresses & DNS
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Domain names
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Security
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eduroam
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Digital identity
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Digital certificates
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Applications
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Webconference
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Live streaming & video
Success stories
Voices of the community
Interested in connecting to GARR network? Contact us to find out more
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Already connected to GARR network? Get in touch to explore further connections or additional services
06 4962 2000
LoLa - Low latency AV streaming system
LoLa:
Playing Together at the Speed of Light
What is LoLa?
LoLa (Low Latency AV Streaming System) is an ultra-HD, low-latency audio/video system used worldwide for remote musical performances. This technology, developed by GARR and the Tartini Conservatory of Music in Trieste, enables real-time musical collaboration between performers located in two or more different places, connected via advanced networking services, such as national research networks, GÉANT, and other international backbones.
LoLa converts one or more audio-visual channels from analogue to digital without compromising quality and transmits them over fibre-optic networks at the speed of light in a symmetric fashion. Currently, the system supports performances between locations up to 3,000 km apart, while keeping latency below the humanly perceptible threshold of 30-35 milliseconds.
What is LoLa used for?
Overcoming distances
LoLa makes it possible to:
- Conduct remote masterclasses and music courses.
- Perform with artists and audiences distributed across different locations.
- Increase the number of rehearsals before an in-person concert.
With LoLa, the distance in live events is eliminated, broadening the concept of space and making real-time performing arts more sustainable in terms of both time and cost. Most importantly, it opens up new and unexplored opportunities for performances, introducing fresh challenges and possibilities. This is the realm of networked performing arts—the fusion of performing arts (such as dance, music, and theatre) with advanced networking technologies
The History of LoLa
Collaboration and cross-disciplinarity
The LoLa system is a project developed by the Giuseppe Tartini Conservatory of Music in Trieste in collaboration with GARR. The project originated in 2005, following the demonstration of the first intercontinental viola masterclass between Pisa, during the GARR conference, and the New World Symphony Academy in Miami (USA).
LoLa’s first public performance took place in 2010, featuring a four-hand piano recital between the Tartini Conservatory in Trieste and IRCAM in Paris. Today, the system is installed in numerous institutions worldwide, all connected to their respective national research and education networks.
The project’s research and development team includes:
- Massimo Parovel (Supervisor)
- Paolo Pachini (Coordinator)
- Stefano Bonetti (Current Designer and Lead Software Engineer since 2012)
- Carlo Drioli (Previous Designer and Software Engineer)
- Nicola Buso (Former Sound Engineer and Musical Consultant) from the Tartini Conservatory
- Claudio Allocchio (Network Engineer and Tester) from GARR
How to Request LoLa
LoLa for academia and education
LoLa is licensed software available free of charge for all academic and non-profit educational purposes. For other uses, it is distributed under a shareware licence, with contributions supporting the project. For licences and further information, contact us via email at
What do you need to use LoLa?
To use LoLa, you will need specific hardware, which the LoLa team can recommend, and a stable, high-performance network connection between sites, with a minimum bandwidth of 1 Gbps.
LOLA installations around the world
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Video Gallery
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SWING PROJECT - 47th AEC ANNUAL CONGRESS (2020)
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Il Conservatorio di Musica “Giuseppe Tartini” di Trieste ci parla del progetto SWING
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Connecting with culture - A musical bridge between Venice & Yerevan
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Collaboration Is an Art Form
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Network Performing Arts Production Workshop, dove arte e tecnologia si incontrano
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Al Santa Cecilia tradizione e innovazione si incontrano in rete
Case studies
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