What is MYREN and its role in IIUM?

Q: What is MYREN?A: MYREN stands for Malaysian Research and Education Network. It is a high-speed, dedicated network developed to support the research and education sectors in Malaysia.

Q: Who manages MYREN?A: MYREN is managed by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) in collaboration with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).

Q: What is the purpose of MYREN in IIUM?A: MYREN provides high-speed internet connectivity to support research, teaching, learning, and collaboration within IIUM and with external institutions globally.

Q: What institutions are connected through MYREN?A: It connects all public and private universities, polytechnics, community colleges, research institutions, and teaching hospitals across Malaysia.

Q: How is MYREN connected internationally?A: MYREN is connected to other global research networks via TEIN4 (Trans-Eurasia Information Network), enabling international academic and research collaboration.

Q: What is MYREN-X?A: MYREN-X is an enhancement initiative under MYREN that aims to provide advanced research computing services and support the development of cyberinfrastructure in education and research.

Q: How is MYREN delivered across Malaysia?A: MYREN operates through 7 regional Points of Presence (PoPs) to ensure broad and reliable network coverage.