HEAnet

HEAnet is Ireland's National Education and Research Network that delivers cutting-edge Internet, ICT, and e-Infrastructure services to educational and research organizations across Ireland. Established in 1983 by the Irish Universities with the support of the Higher Education Authority, HEAnet plays a crucial role in providing essential e-Infrastructure services across all levels of the Irish education system. With a focus on Education, Information Technology, and the Internet, the company's slogan underscores its commitment to delivering common, repeatable, and shareable solutions. HEAnet's e-Infrastructure services are instrumental in supporting academic research and educational activities in Ireland, with approximately 210,000 students/staff at third-level and around 800,000 students/staff at first and second-level relying on the HEAnet network daily for their learning and research needs. The company's high-quality resilient bandwidth network connects all Irish Universities, Institutes of Technology, higher education institutions, research organizations, primary and post-primary schools across Ireland, ensuring seamless access to the Internet, online educational resources, and fellow national educational and research networks in Europe, the USA, and the rest of the world from Ireland. While HEAnet has not disclosed its last investment or investors, the company's pivotal role in enabling connectivity and access for learners and researchers in Ireland positions it as a key player in the country's education and research landscape.