We are all part of this milestone, which is why we would like to thank you for the support and trust you have given during the planning and execution of this international project, which began in 2016 as a utopia and is now a reality
On June 15, 2022, the Ecuador Section of the Bella project – Land Phase was inaugurated in the city of Quito. The event was attended by the European Union Commissioner, Jutta Urpilainen, the Minister of Telecommunications and Information Society, Eng. Vianna Maino, the Secretary of Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr. Alejandro Ribadeneira, delegates from the European Union, European ambassadors in Ecuador, and delegates from CEDIA.
The project had a total budget of €40 million, of which €25 million was funded by the European Union and €15 million by the National Research and Education Networks of Latin America. CEDIA , through its members, managed a total of €4.6 million as a contribution to the BELLA project.
CEDIA through the BELLA-T project, is the only national provider of a global Academic Network that allows its members to benefit at no additional cost from:
• CEDIA 's connection capacity to the European Advanced Network (GÉANT). CEDIA
's connection capacity to the North American Advanced Network (INTERNET2). CEDIA
's connection capacity to Latin American Advanced Networks connected via RED CLARA.
• 30-fold increase in connection capacity to the Global Advanced Network in Ecuador from the city of Manta.
• Access to Ecuador's most powerful academic supercomputer.
• Access to Artificial Intelligence platforms.
The BELLA project is an example of teamwork and the creation of cooperation projects that promote scientific and technological innovation in developing countries, boost trade, expand the digital ecosystem and transform teaching and learning.
We believe in Cedia, we believe in Ecuador.
More information about the BELLA project below
• English version
• Spanish version
