10 Facts About Internet2

Internet2 is a not-for-profit United States computer networking consortium led by members from the research and education communities, industry, and government.

Internet2 operates the Internet2 Network, 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.

Internet2 community develops and deploys network technologies for the future of the Internet.

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

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Internet2 Project was originally established by 34 university researchers in 1996 under the auspices of EDUCOM, and was formally organized as the not-for-profit University Corporation for Advanced Internet Development in 1997.

Internet2 community, in partnership with Qwest, built the first Internet2 Network, called Abilene, in 1998 and was a prime investor in the National LambdaRail project.

In October, 2007, Internet2 officially retired Abilene and now refers to its new, higher capacity network as the Internet2 Network.

Internet2 provides the U S research and education community with a network that satisfies their bandwidth-intensive requirements.

Internet2 Driving Exemplary Applications award was first announced by Internet2 in 2006 as a way of recognizing those who create and use advanced network applications at their best.