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International Research Networking
CCIRN, Xi’An26 August 2007David West, DANTE
Regional Research Networking Projects - Update
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International Research Networking
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Connect. Communicate. Collaborate
North Africa and Middle East - EUMEDCONNECT
• 11 Mediterranean Countries connected since 2004, 7 wholly reliant
• serving 1.4M users in 400+ Institutions
• Major users includeEUMEDGRIDMedGeNet
• Closely connected to GEANT2
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Connect. Communicate. CollaborateThe Future
• EC contract extended to Dec 2007, EC funding running out now!
• EUMEDCONNECT2 planned• Further EC funding possible from Summer 2008• Short term funding gap still not fully solved• Longer term: second external funding source sought• Major stakeholder awareness raising event planned in
Brussels Oct 2007• Mediterranean NRENs in the process of forming
CAMREN association
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International Research Networking
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International Research Networking
•9 Asian countries and Australia connected since 2006
• Serving 30M users in 3,800 institutions
• Major uses include:
China/EU traffic
Tele-medecine
E-learning programmes
• Strong co-operation between partners
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International Research NetworkingThe Future
• TEIN2 recently extended from Dec 2007 to Sept 2008• TEIN2 partners wish to sustain the programme• EC approving further funding to 2011 for TEIN3• TEIN3 plans to
– Expand coverage to S Asia– Further stimulate applications deployment– Transfer project to Asian-lead organisation– Secure long term funding– Work co-operatively with other regional networks
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Connect. Communicate. CollaborateSub-Saharan Africa
• EU interest remains in supporting regional network for S and E Africa
• Early preparatory work already conducted with potential local partners
• Call for EU feasibility study in preparation• Also following W Africa developments• UbuntuNet interconnection with GEANT2 agreed,
UbuntuNet router being housed at GEANT2 London PoP