TRECC is a unique collaboration among the government, academic, and business communities designed to perform and promote innovative technological research and to assist the adoption of that technology.

Since the beginning TRECC has focused on information technology research and development, mainly in the areas of collaborating, communicating and computing. We know that there are hundreds, perhaps thousands of companies and academic institutions performing research in these domains, and we are always looking for opportunities to collaborate and share the discoveries for the purpose of advancing the state of the technology development.

As we advance the research program from year to year we hold to the common thread that gives credibility to our research efforts. The thread that runs through all TRECC-supported research from year to year is composed of four strands:

1. The research is relevant to our clients' needs
2. The research is a UIUC strength
3. The research has a long-term focus
4. The research can be accomplished incrementally

To learn more about the research projects that we are undertaking, follow the links in the menu along the left side of this page.