JEDDAH, 3 February — MeduNet, a program of the Sultan ibn Abdul Aziz Al-Saud Foundation, is now connected to Internet2, a high-speed network of over 180 US universities and government research institutions designed to develop advanced Internet technology and applications for high-end academic experimenting and research. According to a press release, MeduNet is sponsored through its affiliation with George Mason University. Through this connection, MeduNet has access to advanced telemedicine and distance learning applications. Colleges and universities will use I2 to explore areas of instruction, research, and public service, such as learning ware (software designed for classroom and distance learning), digital libraries and virtual laboratories. Universities will be able to take advantage of higher bandwidth capabilities, multicasting and guaranteed delivery and performance of the system. Through I2, MeduNet will be able to enhance its services by employing many of I2’s most promising applications, including tele-immersion, distance learning, virtual laboratories and digital libraries coupled to sophisticated databases. For more information check Medunet website at www.medu.net.sa.
