1. New Generation Network GN2 Project Tomaž Kalin tomaz.kalin@dante.org.uk www.dante.net

2. GN2 Project Commission contribution 100 M Proposal submission 2 October 2003 Evaluation Negotiations November - December Start ~ September 2004 New GN2 network 1Q 2005

3. Objectives of the GN2 Network Provide IP connectivity for NRENs - yearly growth 2x to 3x Provide high bandwidth for special applications Provide services for Grids Establish customer empowered networks Responsive to the expectations of the community

4. New Paradigm GÉANT - emphasis on core network NREN connecting to PoPs Change in the basic approach End-to-End QoS Whole chain Responsibility of the whole community Close co-operation

5. Technology Investigation of Transmission Costs Skepticism re 40 Gbps OEO cross connects interesting All Optical some way off Emphasis on AAA and Control issues

6. Service Activities Procurement and Cost Sharing Network Operations and basic Services End to End Quality of Service Connectivity to other World Regions

7. Joint Research Activities Performance Measurement and Management Security New Service Development Test-Beds Ubiquity (Mobility) and Roaming Access to Services

8. Networking Activities Management Public relations Events and conferences RTD support NREN developments and support Foresight study (SERENATE 2)

9. Global Europe - new members (NRENs !!!) GTREN Latin America Asia South Africa EUMEDCONNECT SEREEN 2 or a more stable arrangement

10. Conclusion Exciting Technology path still not finalised Large performance increase Closer to the end user Joint exercise