Internet2

Not to be confused with Web 2.0.

Internet2
Formation1997 (as University Corporation for Advanced Internet Development)
PurposeResearch and testing network
HeadquartersAnn Arbor, Michigan, US[1]
Websiteinternet2.edu
ASNs

Internet2 is a not-for-profit United States computer networking consortium led by members from the research and education communities, industry, and government.[2] The Internet2 consortium administrative headquarters are located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with offices in Washington, D.C., and Emeryville, California.[1]

As of November 2013, Internet2 has over 500 members including 251 institutions of higher education,[3] 9 partners and 76 members from industry,[4] over 100 research and education networks or connector organizations,[5][6] and 67 affiliate members.[7]

Internet2 operates the Internet2 Network,[8] an Internet Protocol network using optical fiber that delivers network services for research and education, and provides a secure network testing and research environment. In late 2007, Internet2 began operating its newest dynamic circuit network, the Internet2 DCN, an advanced technology that allows user-based allocation of data circuits over the fiber-optic network.

The Internet2 Network, through its regional network and connector members, connects over 60,000 U.S. educational, research, government and "community anchor" institutions, from primary and secondary schools to community colleges and universities, public libraries and museums to health care organizations.[9]

The Internet2 community develops and deploys network technologies for the future of the Internet. These technologies include large-scale network performance measurement and management tools,[10] secure identity and access management tools[11] and capabilities such as scheduling high-bandwidth, high-performance circuits.[12]

Internet2 members serve on several advisory councils,[13] collaborate in a variety of working groups and special interest groups,[14] gather at spring and fall member meetings,[15] and are encouraged to participate in the strategic planning process.[16]

  1. ^ a b "Contact Us - Internet2". Internet2. Retrieved 2013-11-14.
  2. ^ "About Internet2", Retrieved on 2009-06-26
  3. ^ "Internet2 University Members List" Archived 2009-01-29 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved on 2013-11-14
  4. ^ "Internet2 Corporate Members"[permanent dead link‍], Retrieved on 2013-11-14
  5. ^ "Internet2 members: Research & Education Networks" Archived 2013-11-03 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved on 2013-11-14
  6. ^ "Internet2 members: Communities & Groups", Retrieved on 2013-11-14
  7. ^ "Internet2 Affiliate Members List"[permanent dead link‍], Retrieved on 2013-11-14
  8. ^ "Internet2 Network", Retrieved on 2009-06-26
  9. ^ "Internet2 K20 Connectivity Data", Retrieved on 2009-06-26
  10. ^ "Internet2 Performance Initiative", Retrieved on 2009-06-26
  11. ^ "Internet2 Security Directory and Related Links", Retrieved on 2009-06-26
  12. ^ "Internet2 Dynamic Circuit Network" Archived 2010-02-24 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved on 2009-06-26
  13. ^ "Internet2 Advisory Councils" Archived 2009-03-12 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved on 2009-06-26
  14. ^ "Internet2 Working Groups, SIGs, and Advisory Groups" Archived 2010-02-06 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved on 2009-06-26
  15. ^ "Internet2 Member Meetings" Archived 2009-08-13 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved on 2009-06-26
  16. ^ "Internet2 Strategic Planning" Archived 2009-03-12 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved on 2009-06-26