Internet2 in a Nutshell

Note this is a DBP

I just read an article [link TBA] that really caught my interest about Internet2. I have heard about this organization from a buddy of mine 8 years ago and never really gave it any thought. But now I am all ears so in a nutshell here is what I learned about, today [11-25-08]:

• University Corporation for Advanced Internet Development* [Link TBA]
• IPv6
• Digital Libraries
• Virtual Laboratories
• Health Applications
• Dynamic Circuit Network (DCN)
• Streaming HD video
• University of California, Santa Cruz
• University of Connecticut
• Mystic Aquarium
• Apple
• Microsoft
  
• iTunes U Service
• iPod/iPhone
• InCommon
• Scott Blackwell (Program Manager)
  
• Microsoft DreamSpark
• Scalability
• Muse
• Remote Instrumentation
• Telemedicine
• Real-Time
• Distance-independent Instruction
  
• A&M University
• NG911 (Next Generation emergency 911)
• SMS
• Video Integration
• Teletry data delivery
• Automatic crash notification devices
• Instant accurate crash location (expedite medical response and clear disabled vehicles to improve traffic congestion)
• High speed Emergency Service IP Network
• 100-Gbps
• Level 3 Communications
• Gary Bachula (Internet2's VP)
• Bandwidth on Demand
• Cloud Computing
• Open Source Software
• Virtual Networks
•  Grid Computing
  
• Grid Forum/The Open Grid Forum
• University of Delaware
• Martin Swany (Computer Scientist & Internet2 faculty member)
• Network Neutrality
• Tiered-Internet
• premium pipes
• DVD-quality videoconferencing
• Clinical network apps
• Economic growth
  

If any of these topics interest you I suggest you read this article: Internet2: Full Speed Ahead by Roger Smith, InformationWeek

* = 11-25-08 After 11:00AM