In order to realize its goals, MARNet, at the time of its foundation has been included in the most important networks in Europe, EARN (1994), TERENA (Trans-European Research and Education Network Association, and it is also one of the founders of CEENet (Central and East European Academic REsearch Networks). Although there is a gigabit link to all campuses of the University Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje, there are still a few institutions (faculties and institutes) which cannot feel the benefits from the gigabit network due to the incomplete network equipment in the institutions themselves. Operation of the network is mainly financed by the Government of the Republic of Macedonia, although significant improvements and modernisation were being conducted in the past several years as a result of the participation of Macedonian experts from UKIM in international projects. Namely, a gigabit optic network has been constructed in Skopje, which connects the five main campuses of the University, financed by funds donated by the Austrian Government, while the active network equipment, as well as radio back-up system was financed by the NATO Program for Science and Peace. International connection in academic networks of South-East Europe and GEANT has been realized through the projects SEEREN (South East European Research and Educational Network) and SEEREN 2, financed by Sixth Framework Programme of the European Union. With the full implementation of the Law on Electronic Communications, an opportunity is being opened for reducing the prices of communications services by the entrance of new competitors which will offer broadband services necessary for the functioning of NREN links. Until now no competitor who will offer broadband communications has emerged and due to this reason it can be stated that the greatest improvement made so far is the construction of own communication infrastructure. II.10.3. Measures Measure 2.10.a Universities, MARNet, National Council for Information Society and the competent state institutions should make an analysis and propose a model accompanied by a legal solution regarding the institutional transformation of the national academic and research network, which will serve as grounds for overcoming the current financial and infrastructural problems. II.11. Information Security Page 31 of 40