The history of the WIDE project

40 years have passed since the founding of the WIDE Project. During this time, diverse organizations and researchers across academia, industry, and government have collaborated, yielding numerous significant achievements. The history of WIDE, which has played a key role in building and advancing the Internet, reflects the very evolution of the Internet itself.
Its domain of activity continues to expand today. In addition to expanding international research and education networks and initiating work in advanced fields such as space and quantum Internet, WIDE continues to fulfill its role in response to the times by proposing improvements in governance and ensuring reliability as digital infrastructure.