About us

Ecuadorian Corporation for the Development of Research and the Academy. CEDIA is the Ecuadorian National Research and Education Network – RNIE (NREN for its acronym in English). CEDIA , the Ecuadorian Corporation for the Development of Research and Academia, promotes the exploration and results of innovative projects that link Ecuadorian institutions. To do this, we connect researchers, teachers and students through projects, contests and scientific development initiatives. In this way, a circle of constant growth is generated between academic institutions.

ABOUT US

Connecting ideas, transforming societies

Mission

We promote innovation and sustainable development through collaboration and support for the construction of an inclusive and accessible research ecosystem, we unite talents and resources to address the challenges of our society with creative and effective solutions.

Vision

Weaving a network of innovative collaboration to turn global challenges into sustainable and transformative opportunities.

Values

Transparency

Our management is verifiable and available for review, we respond to the trust placed.

Efficiency

Every resource is our priority. We handle all of them optimally and responsibly.

Human talent

It is our most precious resource. We have a highly qualified and creative human team that we care for and train continuously.

Collaborative work

We firmly believe in networking, which we apply with our collaborators and member institutions. Mutual support allows us to achieve our goals.

Innovation

We create the future by pushing the limits of who we are and what we do, through cutting-edge infrastructure and deep knowledge.

Service

We focus our management on meeting the various requirements of our members, providing efficient solutions to their needs.

HISTORY

our creation

The work meeting for the creation of a National Consortium for Advanced Internet Development ( CEDIA ) was held.

March 25, 2002

Officialization of our creation

In the presence of the Vice President of the Republic of Ecuador and the National Secretary of Science and Technology, CEDIA was officially created.

September 17, 2002

We are part of Red Clara

Ecuador, through CEDIA , was part of the Latin American Cooperation of Advanced Networks (CLARA Network).

June 9, 2003

Advanced Network Connection

It is possible to connect CEDIA , by means of a submarine cable, to the Santiago de Chile node of Red CLARA, through a 10 Mbps connection

January 17, 2006

Connection optimization

The consortium has 155 Mbps in the Advanced Network for connection with the CLARA Network and 22 stm-1 of Commercial Internet capacity.

January 17, 2006

CEDIA grows

CEDIA reinforces its message and mission by transforming its graphic image into RED CEDIA , the National Research and Education Network of Ecuador.

June 7, 2015

Implementation of our network

CEDIA implements its own IP/MPLS network, which is connected to the US and through which it carries the Advanced Network and Commercial Internet traffic.

July 31, 2017

Now we are a corporation

CEDIA is constituted as the Ecuadorian Corporation for the Development of Research and the Academy.

July 31, 2017

Now we are a corporation

2017

CEDIA is constituted as the Ecuadorian Corporation for the Development of Research and the Academy.

Implementation of our network

2017

CEDIA implements its own IP/MPLS network, which is connected to the US and through which it carries the Advanced Network and Commercial Internet traffic.

The migration to this new network constitutes a challenge and at the same time a milestone to be met by each one of our members. This project marks the beginning of new capabilities to improve our connectivity services. Through this implementation we are part of Bella-T; which complements RedCLARA's terrestrial infrastructure with the capacity of multiple channels that guarantee comprehensive capillarity for the use of the research and education communities in Latin America.

CEDIA grows

2015

CEDIA reinforces its message and mission by transforming its graphic image into RED CEDIA , the National Research and Education Network of Ecuador.

Generating not only new services for its more than 35 members, but also standing out internationally with recognition for its innovation and inclusion processes after joining the network of public and private institutions, such as: universities, polytechnic schools, research institutes, technological institutes and colleges.

Connection optimization

2006

The consortium has 155 Mbps in the Advanced Network for connection with the CLARA Network and 22 stm-1 of Commercial Internet capacity.

Advanced Network Connection

2006

It was possible to connect CEDIA , by means of a submarine cable, to the Santiago de Chile node of Red CLARA, through a 10 Mbps connection.

We are part of Red Clara

2003

Ecuador, through CEDIA , was part of the Latin American Cooperation of Advanced Networks (CLARA Network).

Creation officialization

2002

In the presence of the Vice President of the Republic of Ecuador and the National Secretary of Science and Technology, CEDIA was officially created.

For proof of the formation, at that time, consortium, signed the representatives of: Higher Polytechnic School of Chimborazo, National Polytechnic School, Higher Polytechnic School of the Litoral, University of the Armed Forces, Santiago de Guayaquil Catholic University, National University of Loja, Private Technical University of Loja, Public Institute for Aquaculture and Fisheries Research, Oceanographic and Antarctic Institute of the Navy, plus the signatures of the legal representatives of SENACYT, CONATEL and the Constitutional Vice Presidency of the Republic of Ecuador. CEDIA 's statute was approved by the Undersecretary of Education of Ecuador and officially registered on January 6, 2003.

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our creation

2002

The work meeting for the creation of a National Consortium for the Development of Advanced Internet ( CEDIA ) was held.

Delegates from eight national higher education institutions were present at this session, as well as representatives of advanced networks from Mexico (CUDI), Brazil (RNP) and the United States (Internet2). At this meeting a letter was signed explaining the intention to create the Consortium.

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