Objective
The project aims to increase the applicability and accessibility of computer networks by enabling the evolution of international networks in response to technological developments and advances in user requirements. In support of these aims, the project will ensure that the necessary managerial environment exists for all aspects (policy, financing, co-ordination of activities, users' representation, management and operation) based on existing European structures where appropriate.
An additional aim is that broader user communities than that of researchers (e.g. national administrations, healthcare, education) will be able to benefit from the achievements of the project
The project will exploit the ongoing and future results from E.U. and national research programmes that are themselves targeted at the technological improvement of pan-European computer networking infrastructure, by undertaking R & D activities to integrate these results and deploy them in pilot developments on a pan-European scale.
The enabling technologies which will be integrated are expected to include high speed data communications, the communication of binary large objects and the utilisation of advanced knowledge appliances. These technologies will be exploited in multimedia applications such ass electronic libraries and publishing, cooperative group working, remote visualisation, distance learning, tele-working and video-conferencing.
The project will require close collaboration between the research communities and the various industry sectors (public network operators, providers of services, vendors, etc.).
Technical Objectives:
The project will create evolutionary improvements to the existing pan-European computer networking infrastructure by upgrading the capacity to 34 Mbit/s and beyond (155 Mbit/s or 622 Mbit/s), and by ensuring that the geographical coverage enables all European academic and industrial researchers to take advantage of the upgraded infrastructure. Currently, Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) is a key technology for the immediate future and is intended to be the basis for the project.
The deployment of advanced applications will be piloted within target user communities to evaluate their appropriateness and useability.
In addition, key service elements, such as network management and security, will be developed within the pan-European environment.
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