On 24 September, Belnet identified a security and privacy incident resulting from a zero-day vulnerability in technology provided by an external supplier. The vulnerability has since been fixed. Belnet is continuing to investigate the incident in collaboration with the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium. (CCB).

The National Research & Education Network (NREN)

As National Research & Education Network (NREN), Belnet helps Belgian knowledge institutions and governments to maximise the opportunities of the digital acceleration. With the highest-performance internet connection in the country and associated services, we are an engine for scientific and societal progress.

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Research & Education

Federal & public services

Focus

9 Jul. 2026

PXL University of Applied Sciences and Arts develops privacy-first AI tool to streamline survey completion

Completing the same information over and over again in questionnaires and project applications is a familiar frustration across education and research institutions. With EXPATS (Explainable Autofill for Trustworthy Surveys), PXL University of Applied Sciences and Arts has developed an AI-powered tool that significantly simplifies this process. Thanks to funding from the GÉANT Innovation Programme, the project has evolved from an idea into a fully functional prototype.

Testimonial

Community

Security

Innovation

15 Jun. 2026

Belnet and Restena to bring the TNC conference to Belgium in 2027

TNC, GÉANT’s annual flagship conference, will take place in Liège in 2027. Belnet and its Luxembourg counterpart, Restena, are honoured to co-host this prestigious event for the European research and education community in Belgium.

Corporate

Event

Announcement

25 Sep. 2026

Security and privacy incident affecting Belnet’s IT infrastructure

On 24 September, Belnet identified a security and privacy incident within its IT infrastructure. The incident was caused by a zero-day vulnerability affecting technology provided by an external supplier.

Corporate

Announcement

students working on laptop, desktop in library

16 Jun. 2026

Campus Solutions: simplifying procurement and strengthening network services at the University of Mons

Testimonial

Network

12 Jun. 2026

AI Factory Antenna connects Belgian organisations to European AI infrastructure

Innovation

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