Turkish Academic Network and Information Center
The 'Turkish Academic Network and Information Center, shortly ULAKBIM, was founded as a research and development facility institute of Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey in Bilkent, Çankaya of Ankara, Turkey in 1996.
ULAKBIM's main objectives have been set as operating a high speed computer network enabling interaction within the institutional elements of the national innovation system, and providing information technology support and information services to help scientific production. ULAKBIM aims at providing technological facilities such as computer networks, information technology support, and information and document delivery services, to meet the information requirements of universities and research institutions, and to increase the efficiency and productivity of their end users.
Since February 1998, ULAKBIM consists of National Academic Network Unit, which undertakes the task of formation and operation of research and education network infrastructure in Turkey, and Cahit Arf Information Center, which provides information and document supply services nationwide.
