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HPIIS, the IRNC and the Future

HPIIS, the IRNC and the Future. Jim Williams Indiana University 7 July 2004 Cairns, AU – APAN meeting. HPIIS and the IRNC. The NSF funded High Performance International Internet Services (HPIIS) program is ending, likely within 6 months.

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HPIIS, the IRNC and the Future

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  1. HPIIS, the IRNC and the Future Jim Williams Indiana University 7 July 2004 Cairns, AU – APAN meeting

  2. HPIIS and the IRNC • The NSF funded High Performance International Internet Services (HPIIS) program is ending, likely within 6 months. • It will be replaced by the International Research Network Connections (IRNC) program. • Continuity of service within Asia will be maintained.

  3. The US process • IRNC proposals are evaluated by a panel of experts • Some proposals are “highly recommended” for funding • There may be some negotiation within the NSF and between the NSF and the “highly recommended” proposals. • Awards are announced. • Successful proposals must now procure circuits and termination equipment. • This is likely a 6 month process, at a minimum.

  4. So…where should we focus our efforts today?? • At least two areas will be of critical importance, regardless of the outcome of the IRNC solicitation: • Security • Measurement

  5. Security • High performance networks and computing resources make attractive targets. • University dorm rooms make attractive launching points (regardless of where an attack originates) • CCIRN should make a strong organizational statement about security and encourage a focus resources on Security WGs within constituent research networks

  6. Measurement • Significant work is currently being done to develop an Asian Observatory to extend the Abilene Observatory effort. • This work should be encouraged and supported.

  7. Questions?? • Jim Williams williams@indiana.edu

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