The Works of DANTE - Issue 5

Welcome

Welcome to the Spring 2006 edition of The Works of DANTE. In this issue we have an update on the rollout of the GÉANT2 network. More than 40% of the connections have now been installed and are operational. Testing of the revolutionary point-to-point connections is also continuing.

The first GÉANT2 Technical Workshop was held in Cambridge in January. It brought together engineers from across Europe, and saw the unveiling of a new traffic provisioning system for multiple domains.

We also report on an extension to the ALICE and EUMEDCONNECT Projects, which will see project funding continue into 2007. This is a huge vote of confidence from the European Commission, and a just reward for the hard work of everyone involved. An interview with the ALICE project manager, Cathrin Stover, reveals what the funding extension will mean for research networking in Latin America.

December saw deployment of the TEIN2 network commence – a feat which was marked at a ceremony held in Japan at the 21st APAN meeting. Compelling demonstrations at the event highlighted the exciting potential of the network in the region.

The Partner Profile for this edition features Prof Jan Weglarz, Director of PSNC, Poland and there is community news from BELNET, UKERNA and SEEREN2, amongst others.

As always we hope you find this edition of the newsletter a useful source of information. We welcome your comments and feedback, and you can contact us at www.dante.net/feedback

The Works of DANTE editorial team