Morgan, HInarra, JBezerra, JLopez, LFChergarova, VCox III, DACAlvarez, GEHazin, APillay, KasandraMakan, Ajay KGreaves, DShariff, ASullivan, P2024-10-312024-10-312024http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13794Connecting South and North America with Africa via a South Atlantic high performance Research & Education Network (REN) has become a strategic priority. Africa offers unique biological, astronomical, environmental, geological, anthropological, and cultural resources, making it a valuable partner in global research and education. Enhanced technological and social connections between the United States, Brazil, and Africa are advancing research in multiple disciplines. The high-performance networking infrastructure of AmLight-ExP, in collaboration with the South African National Research and Education Network, provides unprecedented resources for open science research and education communities. This paper presents the architecture, capabilities, and impact of the AmLight-ExP network, highlighting its role in fostering international collaboration and addressing significant scientific challenges.FulltextenAMlightConference PresentationN/A