Service Providers (SPs) are members of the RENU Identity Federation that provide services to other federation members or allow access to resources.
Service Providers under RIF
RENU | Filesender
FileSender is a service that allows authorized users to store and send files to any Internet user who has access to e-mail and an appropriately configured web browser. It is primarily of interest to users who need to send files larger than those allowed by e-mail systems (typically limited to 10MB to 20MB depending on the e-mail system).
Type: Service Provider
Organization: RENU
Service: FileSender
RENU | eduroam
eduroam (education roaming) is an international roaming service for users in research institutions. It provides researchers, teachers, and students easy and secure network access when visiting an institution other than their own. Authentication of users is performed by their home institution, using the same credentials as when they access the network locally, while authorization to access the Internet and possibly other resources is handled by the visited institution. Users do not have to pay for using eduroam.
Type: Service Provider
Organization: RENU
Service: eduroam
RENU | Research4Life
eduVPN is a VPN service provided for the international research and education community. It aims to offer both secure access to campus networks as well as the ability to be safer when using the Internet when eduroam is not available and you are relying on insecure WiFi networks to connect.
Type: Service Provider
Organization: RENU
Service: eduVPN
RENU | eduVPN
eduVPN is a VPN service provided for the international research and education community. It aims to offer both secure access to campus networks as well as the ability to be safer when using the Internet when eduroam is not available and you are relying on insecure WiFi networks to connect.
Type: Service Provider
Organization: RENU
Service: eduVPN
RENU | ORCID
ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) provides researchers with a unique, persistent digital identifier that distinguishes them from other researchers. It enables researchers to connect their publications, datasets, affiliations, grants, and other research outputs to a single profile, improving visibility, discoverability, accurate attribution, and recognition of their work.
Type: Service Provider
Organization: RENU
Service: ORCID
RENU | BigBlueButton
BigBlueButton is an open-source virtual classroom and web conferencing platform designed specifically for online learning and collaboration. It provides video and audio conferencing, screen sharing, presentations, interactive whiteboards, breakout rooms, polls, and session recording, enabling institutions to deliver engaging virtual classes, webinars, meetings, and training sessions.
Type: Service Provider
Organization: RENU
Service: BigBlueButton
RENU | Virtual Labs
Virtual Labs provide remote access to computing environments and specialized software through the internet, enabling students, researchers, and educators to conduct practical exercises and experiments without requiring physical laboratory infrastructure. They support hands-on learning, remote access, resource sharing, scalability, and reduced infrastructure costs.
Type: Service Provider
Organization: RENU
Service: Virtual Labs
RENU | BlackLyf
BLACKLYF (BLACK) is a Ugandan consumer technology brand offering audio devices, wearables, and power accessories, including wireless earbuds, headphones, Bluetooth speakers, smartwatches, power banks, chargers, and cables. The brand focuses on combining affordability, durability, style, and accessible technology for the African market.
Type: Service Provider
Organization: RENU
Service: BlackLyf
RENU | Events Management Platform
The Events Management platform can be used for organizing conferences, workshops, meetings, and lectures. It supports the entire event lifecycle, including participant registration, abstract and paper submissions, programme scheduling, document sharing, and archiving of event materials, making it particularly useful for academic and research events.
Type: Service Provider
Organization: RENU
Service: Events Management
RENU | Drive
RENU Drive is a platform for secure file storage, synchronization, sharing, and collaboration. It enables users and institutions to access and share files across devices while maintaining control over their data, with features such as document collaboration, file versioning, calendars, contacts, and secure sharing.
Type: Service Provider
Organization: RENU
Service: Drive