Internet2 has entered into a partnership with Level 3 Communications, a leading national telecommunications carrier, to provide the U.S. research and education community with a dynamic, innovative and cost-effective hybrid optical and packet network. An extension of the Internet2 cutting-edge tradition, the new network is designed to provide next-generation production services as well as a platform for the development of new networking ideas and techniques.
Internet2 is committed to ensuring community involvement in the development, implementation, and operations of the new network.
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Internet2 Network Deployment
In partnership with Level3, Infinera and the Indiana University Global NOC, Internet2 has begun a very aggressive deployment and roll out of the new network, while concurrently developing a well-planned, gradual and smooth transition from the Abilene backbone.
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New Network Advisory Group
Formed at the CDW, the NAG was charged with outlining recommendations for a new
technical advisory structure to facilitate the design, deployment, and development of the new
Internet2 Network. It has released its Framework for a New Network Technical Advisory Committee.
Network Advisory Group Notes:
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