The Works of DANTE - Issue 5

E-Concertation collaboration continues

 Representatives of various FP6-funded research infrastructure, grid and broadband technologies projects gathered on 14th December 2005 for the 2nd Concertation workshop on eInfrastructure. Held in Bordeaux, France, the meeting discussed topics of common interest and explored synergies in tackling them.

Organised by DANTE on behalf of the GÉANT2 project, the event furthered the European Commission's eInfrastructure Concertation initiative, which is aimed at stimulating cooperation and knowledge exchange between members of FP6-funded projects. Attendees included representatives from projects including GÉANT2, EGEE, SEEGRID, DILIGENT, and EXPReS.

To read a full report on the Bordeaux meeting, go to http://www.geant2.net/server/show/ConWebDoc.1631

Interoute announced as a supplier for GÉANT2

• 4,000 km fibre routes contracted with telecom supplier

 DANTE has selected Interoute to supply dark fibre and managed wavelength services on part of the GÉANT2 network. Interoute will provide 25% of the 12,000 fibre route kilometres contracted by the project. They will supply dark fibre in Austria, France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland, as well as wavelength services linking Austria and Germany.

 "We are proud to be working with DANTE on the next generation global network" says Jim Kinsella, CEO of Interoute.  "Networking excellence is at the core of our business so we can ensure that the network speed and reliability is always at an optimal level."