Internet2 and Middleware Updates
Topics • Internet2 • New network, new network needs for middleware • Budget, staffing, etc • Strategic Planning and Governance • Middleware Presenter’s Name
Internet2 New Network • Complete internally • High performance IP and dynamic circuits • DCN presence is to the campus/gigaPOP • Next step yet to be developed • May well be IP • Needs for authn/authz are evolving • Under-utilized and bringing in lower than “forecast” revenue Presenter’s Name
Internet2 Internals • Budget reductions • Future of certain WG uncertain, e.g. PIC, SIP.edu, HEPKI • Reorganization • Within services • Within R&D • Transparency Presenter’s Name
Strategic Planning and Governance • “returning Internet2 to its members” • Consists of a Strategic Planning Committee of Council chairs and Board Members, with Internet2 staff as support • Massive input and review process • Moving very fast, with in-person meetings every several weeks and report due by Member meeting • Weakness is very good, very committed, very over-committed participants Presenter’s Name
Middleware Update • Next camp: Bridging Security and IdM • Sold out fast – 152+ registered • Next Euro Camp? • Modest new version of eduPerson • WG proliferation and hibernation? • LIGO land Presenter’s Name
Middleware • Discussions just starting on wrapping up I2 Middleware • Reasons are positive • Natural stopping point up ahead, next set of middleware activities more enterprise than inter-realm, preserve the good regard • Might foster a stronger R&E middleware in the US by resulting in more “skin in the game” • Reasons are unfortunate • Internet2 no longer a good home for the work (resources, demands, transparency, etc.) • Changing situations of some key personnel • No decisions immediately; who decides is not clear Presenter’s Name
Consequences are significant • Finding proper situations for those activities that should continue on • Perhaps setting a framework for rethinking parts of US Higher Ed IT • Creating some gaps • A campus presence with federal agencies • A US presence internationally Presenter’s Name
Next Steps • Strategic planning + tactical planning • March-April strategic plan • Tactical advice • Wrap-up would be a somewhat lengthy process • Brokering the pieces will engage many folks and many organizations Presenter’s Name
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