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The UK ’ s research sector sits at the fore of the world ’ s cutting edge and high impact research programmes . At the recent UKSPA Nottingham conference [ See pp12-13 ], we were granted insights into an eclectic mix of ground breaking , scientific initiatives from satellite research to sintering and smart textile structures – all as a result of research co-funded by the government , charities and the private sector . Year on year R & D spending as a percentage of GDP and GERD predictions for 2017 / 18 consistently place the UK in the top ten countries of the world , and the lab is where it all happens . However , in these times of social , economic and political change , labs are compelled more than ever to embark on a digital transformation that can :
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Fred Walker Vice President , Sales and Business Development , jiscom
Fred is an expert in Digital Network Operations and Development for Jisc Commercial ( Jiscom )
• Maximise throughput
• Reduce waste / save energy
• Shorten time to market
• Deliver analytical results at speed
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• Efficiently allocate laboratory staff and resources
• Adhere to quality standards Jisc , Jisc Commercial and JaNET
Jisc is the UK higher education , further education and skills sectors ’ not-forprofit organisation for digital services and solutions . Jisc Commercial provides access to the JaNET network , cloud and collaboration services ; a highspeed network for the UK research and education community . JaNET serves over 18 million users . It is a highly reliable and secure , worldclass network , enabling national and international communication and collaboration . JaNET boasts 5,000km of optical fibre across the UK – a backbone that runs at 100Gbit and can support digitally flexible lab operations .
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