ANF Update
Sanggyun Kim, Yongjin Park, ANF (Korea)
In this presentation, ANF will be introduced toward internet2 members, and showed environment in Korea. Regarding collaboration, we show 3 areas which work actively. Those are HEP(High Energy Physics), Medical, and Cultural Exchange with HD over IP. Moreover, ANF have
some challeges to global research & education network.
GEMNET Update
Hisao Uose, GEMNET/NTT (Japan)
APAN Update - Asia and Pacific Rim
Shigeki Goto, APAN (Asia/Pacific Rim) [presentation]
APAN has recently elected Prof. Shigeki Goto as the new chair of APAN. In his talk, he will introduce the new vice chairs as well as the new managing director of APAN. This presentation starts with the characteristics of Asia region which enhance the motivation of APAN activities.
Dr. Goto illustrates the current network topology of APAN and regional groups in APAN: North Asia, South East Asia, Oceania and South. He will explain two backbone networks in Japan and their multiple links between US and Japan. There is a good collaborations among multiple links.
In his talk, Prof Goto illustrates several applications of APAN links: e-VLBI, Data Reservoir and the deployment of Abilene Observatory in APAN. Prof. Goto also summarizes the current status of APAN members to respond to NSF IRNC solicitation. |
