How does eResearch SA fit in to the national picture?

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eResearch SA is a Member of the national Australian Research Collaboration Service (ARCS), along with related state-based organisations in the other capital cities. eResearch SA, its fellow MARCS, and ARCS, endeavour to provide Australian researchers with access to eResearch facilities and services that are necessary for the effective conduct of contemporary and future research.
eResearch SA, through its relationship with ARCS as well as other national eResearch bodies such as ANDS, acts as the South Australian focus for such activities. Thus, it aims primarily to assist local (i.e. South Australian) researchers, whilst taking part also in the devleopment and deployment of these activities on a national level. This leads to a consistency and robustness of service, since the same tools, techniques and methodologies are being applied locally and nationally.