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HPIIS, the IRNC and the Future

Jim Williams

Indiana University

7 July 2004

Cairns, AU – APAN meeting

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HPIIS and the IRNC

• The NSF funded High Performance International Internet Services (HPIIS) program is ending, likely within 6 months.

• It will be replaced by the International Research Network Connections (IRNC) program.

• Continuity of service within Asia will be maintained.

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The US process

• IRNC proposals are evaluated by a panel of experts

• Some proposals are “highly recommended” for funding

• There may be some negotiation within the NSF and between the NSF and the “highly recommended” proposals.

• Awards are announced.• Successful proposals must now procure circuits

and termination equipment.• This is likely a 6 month process, at a minimum.

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So…where should we focus our efforts today??

• At least two areas will be of critical importance, regardless of the outcome of the IRNC solicitation:– Security– Measurement

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Security

• High performance networks and computing resources make attractive targets.

• University dorm rooms make attractive launching points (regardless of where an attack originates)

• CCIRN should make a strong organizational statement about security and encourage a focus resources on Security WGs within constituent research networks

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Measurement

• Significant work is currently being done to develop an Asian Observatory to extend the Abilene Observatory effort.

• This work should be encouraged and supported.

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Questions??

• Jim Williams williams@indiana.edu