SDP: Session Description Protocol - Are we in business?
Hand in hand with SIP, the Session Description Protocol (SDP), is a key protocol for VoIP and the RCTS VoIP network. This article explores the importance of SDP and how it is used to negotiate voice session characteristics. read more
The importance of Distance Learning in the future of organizations
Maria José Sousa, pro-rector for the Development of Distance Learning at ISCTE-IUL, is yet another author invited by FCCN for the theme featured this month on the Blog FCCN. In her article, she highlights the potential of Distance Learning (DL) as a driver of skills development for the digital transformation of organizations. read more
Technology in the Future of Education
Vitor Manteigas, assistant professor at the Lisbon School of Health Technology (ESTeSL-IPL) and member of the Working Group for Distance Learning of the Polytechnic of Lisbon (EaD@IPL), is our guest author to help us reflect on the importance of technology in education and current pedagogical models. read more
RTP: The protocol that guarantees your voice in VoIP calls
Responsible for transmitting audio and video data in real time, RTP, or Real-time Transport Protocol, is a protocol used in voice over IP (VoIP) communications. read more
"Research answers a lot of questions and can have very positive impacts on society."
Carina Soares-Cunha, researcher and neuroscientist at the Life Sciences and Health Research Institute, University of Minho, awarded with the L'Oréal Medal of Honor for Women in Science, is another guest of the Women in STEM Campaign. read more
"Society has to create an environment where the decision to be a scientist is natural."
Sandra Tavares, researcher in cancer biology at I3S, tells us how she discovered that cancer biology was the area where she wanted to develop her research work. read more