The Works of DANTE - Issue 1

A Global Perspective

Research is becoming an increasingly global activity. In recognition of this, the research networks which serve the research community are themselves developing stronger global links.

CANARIE, GÉANT2 and Internet2 are building on earlier collaboration to implement a strategic initiative on transatlantic cooperation within the framework of the GÉANT2 technical programme. Regular technical meetings provide the opportunity to discuss issues of common interest, helping us to build a more complete picture of the international context in which we all operate.

The last meeting was held in Cambridge in July, which served as a useful discussion forum for topics including:

• Lightpath research and development
• Joint performance monitoring of the GÉANT and Abilene networks
• Network security – current and future threats, monitoring and prevention
• Evolving Internet architecture – hybrid networks
• Mobility and roaming services.

The next meeting between Internet2, CANARIE, and representatives of GÉANT2 and DANTE will take place in Rome, in January 2005. Future issues of The Works of DANTE will track the development of the initiative.