Connection established with Internet2.   MOU Signed with Geant.      ANKABUT will cater for the regional research needs.    ANKABUT offers much improvements in how  we conduct research and engage in teaching and learning.    ANKABUT provides more collaboration.    ANKABUT enable sharing of resources.	Objectives of ANKABUT The range of activities facilitated by ANAKBUT will allow individuals and organizations to push back the traditional boundaries of teaching, learning and research methods. To provide for effective communication and collaboration between students, researchers and institutions. ANKABUT has a central role to play in the realization of this potential and the achievement of client and government objective. ANKABUT will help educational institutions to advance their IT infrastructure. ANKABUT will support changing client needs through delivery of existing and new value-added services to staff, students and researchers. ANKABUT will strengthen ties with the wider education sector while enhancing core services for the higher education sector. ANKABUT will secure on-going funding and resources to achieve network objectives. ANAKABUT will demonstrate good value for money.	GRID COMPUTING Global resources available to communities of researchers. Protocols, services, and applications that enable new forms of collaboration. VOICE OVER IP To promote the convergence of voice and data services. VOIP connectivity between ANKABUT members. VOIP connectivity with other Internet2 members. E-LEARNING Providing access to a range of multimedia resources such as graphics, sound, video, animation. Giving students control over when and where they study.